PA Act 48 • Brain-Based Strategies for Supercharging Student Engagement [45 Hours + 3 Credits]
Registration Fee ($165) + UMass Global Fee ($210) = Total Fee ($375)
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:
Ready to transform your teaching and energize your classroom? This fascinating self-paced, quiz-based online course dives deep into educational neuroscience to improve your craft and lower your stress. Designed to equip PK-12 educators with game-changing strategies to boost student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes, it offers an enlightened new approach to teaching that gets results.
What You’ll Learn:
- Brain-Based Strategies in Action: Explore the latest neuroscience research on education, and discover how to harness it for sparking curiosity and motivation in every type of learner.
- Practical Tools for Immediate Use: Gain practical hands-on techniques to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes right away.
- Dynamic and Inclusive Teaching: Learn how to create a classroom environment where all students feel motivated, supported, and ready to succeed.
Why Educators Love This Course:
- Interactive and Engaging Content: Enjoy a perfect blend of easy-to-follow readings, multimedia resources, and lively group discussions — no lengthy written assignments, no stress!
- Flexible Learning: Complete the course at your own pace, on your own schedule.
- Research-Backed Insights: Feel confident knowing that every actionable strategy or technique you encounter is rooted in cutting-edge educational neuroscience and psychology.
Transform Your Classroom Today:
This course is designed to inspire and empower educators like you to create a classroom where every student thrives. Whether you’re looking to refresh your take on teaching — or take it to the next level — these brain-based strategies will make a lasting impact on your students and your career.
Enroll Now:
Don’t miss this opportunity to supercharge your teaching and make learning unforgettable. Join us today and experience your best professional development yet!
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.
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 9881 ("Brain-Based Strategies for Supercharging Student Engagement"). 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]