PA Act 48 • Cultivating Cultural Responsiveness and Effective Sheltered Instruction [45 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 that will be submitted to PA's Act 48 office.
Course Description:
Create a culturally responsive classroom environment where every student feels valued and supported. This self-paced, quiz-based online PD course equips PK-12 educators with practical, ready-to-use tools for fostering inclusivity, managing differentiated learning, and implementing effective sheltered instruction for ELLs.
What You’ll Learn:
- Cultural Responsiveness in Action: Discover how to honor and leverage the diverse backgrounds of your students as powerful learning assets.
- Sheltered Instruction Strategies: Gain practical, adaptable techniques to effectively support English language learners and help them thrive.
- Inclusive Teaching Practices: Refine your approach to ensure all learners feel seen, heard, and valued in your classroom.
Why Educators Love This Course:
- Actionable Strategies: Walk away with a blueprint for culturally responsive teaching and ready-to-use techniques that make a real difference for your students.
- Support for English Language Learners: Learn proven methods to foster engagement and academic success for ELLs.
- Self-Paced Flexibility: Learn at your own pace with a stress-free course designed to fit your schedule.
Empower Every Learner:
This course bridges the gap between cultural responsiveness and effective instruction, helping you create an environment where all students can succeed. By embracing diversity and implementing research-backed strategies, you’ll transform your teaching and inspire your students to reach their full potential.
Enroll Today!
Take the next step in your professional journey and make inclusivity the cornerstone of your classroom.
Self-Paced, Quiz-Based, and Completely Online:
Forget portfolios 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 is 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.
3 Graduate-Level PD Credits for DOE Educators across the U.S.!
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive 3 graduate-level PD credits from the University of Massachusetts Global, which can be used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and licensing requirements.
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 EDDU 9712 ("Cultivating Cultural Responsiveness and Sheltered Instruction"). 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
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]