"Educators have five years from the effective date of issuance of initial Instructional I certification to complete professional development requirements. Educators are expected to complete additional professional development every five years thereafter. Act 13 of 2020 gives educators another year to complete those requirements. The actual deadline will depend upon when the educator was certified and if the educator received any other extensions during that time". 

Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) answers many of the questions educators have regarding Act 48 requirements.

Instructional Staff can find their Professional Personnel Identification number, look up current course offerings and view PDE approved providers.

Professional development courses eligible for Act 48 credit.