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Clarion University Act 48 Guidelines

In January 2001, Clarion University of Pennsylvania was approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as an Act 48 provider for both collegiate and continuing education credits. The Center for Teaching Excellence is responsible for submitting all Clarion University Act 48 data to the PDE Record Management System.

Approval Process

Credit Courses:

All Clarion University undergraduate and graduate credits are eligible for Act 48 credit. Credits submitted for Act 48 must be reviewed by the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services and/or the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence to verify that the credits adhere to the guidelines for an individual’s certification area(s). Guidelines can be found at www.pde.state.pa.us.

Non-Credit Workshops/Conferences:

Only Clarion University sponsored non-credit workshops/conferences are eligible for submission for Act 48 through the University. (Credits and/or hours awarded through another provider must be processed with PDE through that provider.)

Non-credit Act 48 activities must be approved by the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services and/or the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence prior to the start date of the workshop/conference. Departments must submit an Act 48 approval form to the Center for Teaching Excellence at least 30 days prior to date of the workshop/conference.

Departments will be notified five to seven business days after submission whether or not their workshop/conference was approved for Act 48 credit. Departments should not advertise workshops/conferences for Act 48 credit before receiving approval. The Center for Teaching Excellence will post all Act 48 activities on its website, as well as include in its print materials when appropriate. 

Clarion University faculty and staff are eligible to present at workshops/conferences. Non-CU faculty and staff members wishing to present at CU sponsored Act 48 activities must be recommended by a CU faculty or staff member. Additionally, non-CU faculty and staff members wishing to present at CU sponsored Act 48 activities must submit their credentials for review to and approval by the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services and/or the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence.

Faculty Guidelines for Receiving Act 48 Credit:

Faculty members holding a Pennsylvania certification(s) may take Clarion University courses or participate in CU workshops/conferences and receive Act 48 credit. Faculty members may not receive Act 48 credit for teaching courses or presenting at Clarion University sponsored workshops/conferences.

Faculty may wish to place their PA certification(s) in voluntary inactive status. A certified educator may apply for inactive status any time during their five-year period by submitting the PDE-338R form from the PDE homepage at www.pde.state.pa.us or contacting the Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation at (717) 787-3356.

The Center also serves as the central clearinghouse for all ACT 48 activities that are associated with the University. All requests for Act 48 approvals must be presented to the Center.

ACT 48 Approval Form