In this course, we will examine the Standards Aligned System (SAS), a comprehensive approach designed to support student achievement across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We will explore how SAS aligns six elements of student success to ensure that students master the knowledge, understanding, and skills that they need to become academically successful. We will also investigate using SAS as a basis for developing instruction that encourages students to use the critical thinking skills they will need to become lifelong learners who are successful in a global, knowledge-based economy.

Alignment: This course aligns to all 6 elements of the Standards Aligned System.

Credit: This course provides ten (10) Act 48 hours.

Duration: 90 days

Note: If you currently are not a full-time teacher or you have an educational role that supports students outside of the classroom, SASPD courses 1-8 contain alternate job-embedded activities that allow you to fulfill all course requirements to obtain Act 48 credit. 

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The Act 48 courses in the SAS PD Center are free of charge. Students will receive Act 48 credit upon successful course completion. To view all offered courses and to register, please see the complete list of course descriptions in the SAS PD Center. For additional information about the SAS PD Center and Act 48 courses, click here.

PD course, online, professional development, Act 48, alternate