PA Act 48 • Creating Resilient Classrooms

Pennsylvania PDE [45 PD Hours + 3 Credits] Registration Fee = $175

Welcome, PDE educators!

We know you need to earn 180 PD hours to fulfill the Act 48 requirement for your teaching license renewal (and at least 16 graduate credits to move up on the salary schedule). We want to make that process as easy for you as possible.

That's why this course is pre-approved by Penn DOE for ✶ 45 Clock Hours ✶ towards your Act 48 credits. Once you complete the online class, we’ll immediately enter your 45 hours into PERMS for you. Your Act 48 credits will be processed and appear in your Penn DOE account within 5-7 days.

✶ 3 Credits: If you're interested in earning graduate-level credits for salary reclassification, you can simultaneously register for this course with our accredited university partner, UMass Global, for $210 (or, $70/credit). When you finished the course, we'll additionally submit your grade to UMass — which will post your 3 credits to an official transcript and submit it to PA's Act 48 office.

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 textbooks or lengthy written assignments — this is stress-free PD designed with YOU in mind. With no start dates and no due dates, you can begin and finish the course whenever it's convenient. 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:

Simply pay the $175 registration fee by using the banner link at the top of this page [or click here], which will also prompt you to create a For Teachers By Teachers (FTBT) account. You'll then gain instant access to your new online classroom, and can start whenever you like.

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If you'd like 3 credits in addition to 45 Clock Hours: Complete the $210 graduate credit fee at UMass Global's online portal by clicking here and purchasing course EDCU 9150 ("Creating Resilient Classrooms"). After you add the course to your cart, click "Checkout" and "Proceed to Confirmation" — you'll then be prompted to "Create an Account" with UMass Global.

NOTE: You are welcome to wait until you've finished the course to complete this payment.

Your Course Instructor


For Teachers By Teachers
For Teachers By Teachers

We are a highly dedicated team of educators with professional licenses covering grades PK–12 in diverse areas, including Special Education, Childhood Education, Art Education, and Reading Specialist certifications. Our course authors and instructors collectively bring over two decades of experience in the education field, actively contributing to the growth and development of school communities in Hawai‘i, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Ohio. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any inquiries—we’re here to assist you!

If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at [email protected]