Pennsylvania Act 48 Hours

Earn ACT 48 continuing education hours toward your Pennsylvania professional development requirements with our online arts integration and STEAM courses.

Pick any approved training below.

The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM (AUN number 300003513) is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to meet Act 48 professional development requirements. Pennsylvania teachers may use these self-paced online courses for their Act 48 hours.

Arts Integration Focus

The Creative Mindset

Designed for classroom and arts teachers in grades K-12. Learn the foundations of Arts Integration. Course #IAS001.

STEAM Focus

Designed to STEAM

Designed for classroom and arts teachers in grades K-12. Learn how to teach with STEAM. Course #IAS002.

Assessment Focus

Checking for Understanding

Designed for classroom and arts teachers in grades K-12. Build a toolkit of authentic assessment strategies. Course #IAS003.

Arts Strategy Focus

Effective Instructional Strategies

Designed for classroom teachers in grades K-12. Learn strategies and techniques in each arts area: visual art, music, dance, and theatre. Course #IAS004.

SEL Focus

Social Emotional Learning and the Arts

Designed for classroom and arts teachers in grades K-12. Learn how to support SEL through arts experiences. Course #IAS005.

Culture Focus

Cultural Responsiveness and the Arts

Designed for classroom and arts teachers in grades K-12. Learn how to use all of the arts to build cultural responsiveness. Course #IAS006.

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Micro Credentials in Student Engagement and Assessment.

Micro Credentials offer a hands-on, action-research project to explore in your own classroom. Once completed, you’ll receive a micro credential badge and certificate, along with 50 PD hours and 5 CEUS for each project you complete. These are included for Accelerator members, and also available for individual purchase.

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Access all courses, conferences, curriculum, and professional resource library for $375/year.

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“These are some of the best courses I have taken anywhere – online or in-person. I feel like I am ready to start integrating the arts in a meaningful way. Each course is clear, and the included materials are helpful. Thank you!”

DENISE MARROW

7TH GRADE TEACHER

IAS is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU. View our certificate of accreditation here.

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