Professional Development Opportunities
A list of professional development opportunities provided by the Penn State College of Education.
Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers and Educators*
Penn State offers many opportunities for professional development including certificates and degrees, Saturday seminars, online seminars or courses, on-campus summer and evening courses, and Web sites. Many of these courses are approved for Act 48 credit.
Courses for Educators by Location
The following links lead to the continuing education web sites for the various Penn State locations across the state. Read about Act 48 credit at Penn State.
Penn State University Park (serves State College, Lewistown, and Williamsport)
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus
Penn State Great Valley (Southeastern PA)
Penn State, The Lancaster Center
Penn State Northern Tier Center
Penn State Worthington Scranton
Continuing Ed and Outreach Offerings:
The Keystone Tutor Credential Program
Spark a child's motivation to achieve more. Register by October 6 for the first course in The Keystone Tutor Credential Program. As a trained qualified tutor, you can make a positive difference in a child's ability to perform better at school.
EPIC (Evidence-Based Practices for Inclusive Classrooms and Differentiating Instruction)
Meet special education needs in your classroom. This series will show you how, through DVD courses that you can complete at home or at school, now with a non-credit option.
Other Continuing and Professional Education Programs for Educators
Review a complete list of programs offered through Penn State Outreach.
Search the Registrar's Web Site for Courses
To see a full list of for-credit courses offered at any Penn State locations, please search the registrar's Schedule of Courses.
Professional Development Opportunities through the Pennsylvania School Study Council
The Pennsylvania School Study Council (PSSC) is a partnership between Penn State and member school districts, intermediate units, and area vocational-technical schools. Review Professional Development Opportunities at PSSC.
Certificate Program Offered through Penn State Continuing Education
Technology Integration Certificate for K–12 Educators of Tomorrow (TICKET)
(Resident Instruction Required - See Site for Campus Availability)
Online Degree and Certificate Programs through the World Campus
The Penn State World Campus offers a number of online post-baccalauareate degrees and certificates. Review all online programs.
Graduate Degrees offered through Resident Instruction at Penn State University Park
Return to State College to get your graduate degree. Learn about all the opportunities available through the Penn State College of Education.
Other local Penn State campuses may offer resident instruction leading to graduate degrees or certificates. Please contact your local Penn State campus or continuing education office for more information.
*The information included in this list is intended to be a service to alumni of the Penn State College of Education and other interested individuals. The courses, seminars and other opportunities listed here are subject to change. Please contact the campus or unit offering the course for the most up-to-date information about course, degree, and certificate program availability.