Act 48 • Creating Resilient Classrooms

45 Act 48 Hours + 3 Credits — or — Fast Track with 90 Act 48 Hours! Online & Self-Paced

PA PDE Approval

Welcome, PDE Educators!

Earning your Act 48 Hours can be simple, flexible, and stress-free. Pennsylvania teachers need 180 Act 48 Hours for license renewal — and in many districts, a lane jump begins at 15–18 graduate-level credits. We’re here to make that process as easy and teacher-friendly as possible.

You have three flexible options to earn your Act 48 Hours and/or graduate-level semester credits:

  1. Receive 45 Act 48 Hours — $175 per course
    This is our standard option. Once you complete the course, we report your hours directly to PERMS for you — no extra steps.
  2. (Optional Fast-Track) Earn 90 Act 48 Hours — Add $210 (paid to UMass Global) for 3 graduate-level semester credits from our university partner
    Choose this to replace your 45 Hours with 90 total Act 48 Hours — perfect for fast-tracking Act 48 requirements. Your 3 graduate credits are reported directly to PDE as 90 Hours.
  3. Earn 45 Act 48 Hours and 3 Graduate-Level Semester Credits — Add $210 (paid to UMass Global)
    Ideal if you want 45 Hours reported to PERMS and 3 graduate-level credits to bank toward salary advancement with your district or PDE. Your official UMass Global transcript is provided.

Course Description:

Ready to transform classroom challenges into opportunities for growth? This groundbreaking self-paced, quiz-based course equips P-12 educators with cutting-edge strategies to tackle tough behavioral issues — all while fostering a calm, connected classroom culture where every student thrives.

What You’ll Discover:

  • Proactive Solutions for Behavior Management: Learn to anticipate and prevent oppositional behaviors before they escalate.
  • Strategies That Work for Every Student: Master inclusive techniques tailored to students with disabilities.
  • Cultural and Emotional Connection: Integrate conscious discipline, cultural responsiveness, and social-emotional learning to create meaningful connections.
  • Control Without Conflict: Gain tools to maintain authority while building trust and respect.

Why This Course is Different:

This isn’t your typical PD. Designed for today’s educators, this quiz-based course combines:

  • The latest insights from behavioral and education psychology.
  • Immersive lessons, engaging articles, multimedia resources, and real-world examples.
  • Hands-on teaching and behavioral tools you can apply right away.
  • A supportive community for collaboration and reflection.

Your Impact Starts Now:
Step into a classroom where conflicts are rare, respect is mutual, and growth is constant. With strategies you’ll use from day one, you’ll not only address behavioral challenges but also nurture resilient, empowered students ready to excel.

Enroll Today!
Don’t wait — take the first step toward transforming your classroom into a place of resilience, positivity, and success.


Self-paced, Quiz-based, and Completely Online:

Forget portfolios or long written assignments — this is stress-free PD made with YOU in mind. With no start dates and no due dates, you can begin and finish the course whenever it's convenient for you. Plus, you do not need to be working with students to complete it. Entirely self-paced and self-guided, there are no scheduled check-ins, so you are free to work on the content whenever and wherever you want.

To Enroll in This Course:

Start by completing the $175 registration using the enrollment link at the top of this page. This creates your For Teachers By Teachers (FTBT) account and gives you immediate access to your online classroom.

You can begin anytime, work at your own pace, and complete the course on your schedule.

Your $175 fee includes:

  • ✔️ Full access to all course materials
  • ✔️ 45 Act 48 Hours reported to PERMS upon completion

✶ Want to Earn 3 Graduate-Level Semester Credits from UMass Global?

After enrolling, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for UMass Global’s optional $210 graduate credit registration inside your online classroom. Choose your preferred path:

  • ✔️ 90 Act 48 Hours — Replace your 45 Hours with 90 total Hours, reported to PDE
  • ✔️ 45 Act 48 Hours + 3 Graduate-Level Credits — Earn your 45 Hours and 3 credits toward salary advancement

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Graduate-level semester credit issued by UMass Global — a regionally accredited university partner.
* Each graduate credit equals 30 Act 48 Hours.

Your Course Instructor


For Teachers By Teachers
For Teachers By Teachers

For Teachers By Teachers is a highly dedicated team of licensed educators with professional certifications across grades PK–12. Our areas of expertise include Special Education, Childhood Education, Art Education, and Reading Specialist certifications.

Collectively, our course authors and instructors bring more than 20 years of experience in the field of education. We are passionate about empowering teachers and have contributed meaningfully to school communities in Hawai‘i, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Ohio.

Our mission is to support your professional growth with flexible, high-quality online courses designed by teachers—for teachers. If you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to help!