Effective July 1, 2000, all Pennsylvania educators holding Pennsylvania public school certification are required to participate in ongoing professional education activities in order to maintain their certification.

HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College is an approved provider of both credit and non-credit community education courses for Act 48 certification. ACT 48 credits are awarded for completion of any coursework that is related to the educator's discipline and can enhance teaching in the classroom. Previously earned undergraduate credits should not be repeated.

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