Trainings in this category are accepted by The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families for the 10 hours not approved by the department which is documented through the certificate that you receive at the end of the course.

According to Rule 214-RICR-40-00-01:
F. Professional Development
1. All Program Leadership and classroom staff, are required to complete 20 hours of training annually aligned with the Workforce Knowledge and Competencies relevant to their role.
2. As part of the required 20 hours, 10 of these hours must be approved through a process as determined by the Department.
3. Approved hours are documented through a transcript or completion certificate and an approval code.
4. Hours that are not approved are documented through a completion certificate and self-alignment form.