PDE Approved, 30 Hour, Act 45 Course

According to the work of Rob Mancabelli co-author of Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education. Learning networks are one of the richest ways for students to collaborate online, whether it is with a student in their classroom or a teacher halfway around the world.

This course will provide educational leaders with the tools needed to connect, collaborate, and create a personal learning network to increase student achievement with instant professional development resources at their fingertips.

Course Dates: March 1, 2022 - April 15, 2022 (online, asynchronous course)

Cost: $195.00 (includes required course text)

PDE Approved Act 45 Course, 30 Hours

The shift to an education system based on student mastery will require collaboration and support from a broad array of stakeholders. The key here is to focus on identifying student competencies that must be mastered to earn credit and provide professional development for educators. According to the National Governor’s Association’s, State Strategies for Awarding Credit to Support Student Learning, by shifting the education system from focusing on inputs such as mastery of academic skills and knowledge, we could realize gains in student achievement.

This course will provide educational leaders with resources to enact systematic change to build flexibility to allow students to earn credits based on demonstrating mastery in the classroom and expanded learning opportunities.   

Course Dates:  April 1, 2022 - May 13, 2022 (online, asynchronous course)

Cost: $195.00 (includes copy of course text)

All PA Inspired Leadership courses aligned with NISL standards for Principal Induction are offered by PDE Regional Coordinators in collaboration with intermediate units. 

For more information about upcoming sessions or program offerings as well as other PDE sponsored PIL courses, please visit the PDE PA Inspired Leadership webpage.