The Most Trusted and Teacher-Friendly Way
to Complete Act 48 and Advance Your Salary
Trusted by Thousands of Pennsylvania Educators Across All Grade Levels
- ✅ Earn 45 Act 48 Hours per course — or upgrade to 90 Hours + 3 Graduate Credits
- ✅ We Upload Your Hours to PERMS Instantly
- ✅ University Transcripts — Provided by UMass Global (letter grades)
- ✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced — No Start Dates, No Deadlines
- ✅ Quiz-Based Format — No Lengthy Writing Assignments
- ✅ PreK–12 Relevant — Across All Content Areas and Roles
- ✅ PDE Approved Provider — Click here to verify in PDE PERMS (select “View Approved Providers” and enter For Teachers By Teachers in the Provider Name box)
Welcome, PDE Teachers! If you're looking for the most trusted and teacher-friendly way to meet Act 48 requirements, renew your certificate, and earn university credits towards salary advancement — you're in the right place.
Course Benefits
- ✔️ 45 Act 48 Hours per course: We upload your hours to PERMS upon completion.
- ✔️ Optional upgrade: 90 Act 48 Hours + 3 Graduate Credits (per course) — Start anytime — pay the optional 3-credit university transcript fee ($190) anytime, even after you finish the course. Credits appear on a letter-graded university transcript.
- ✔️ 100% Online & Self-Paced: Start anytime, finish in under a week, or work at your own pace.
- ✔️ Quiz-Based, No Busywork: Retake quizzes as needed — no lengthy essays or meetings.
- ✔️ PreK–12 Relevant: Applies to all grades, subjects, and roles.
- ✔️ Tax-Exempt & Purchase Orders Accepted: Click here for PO Instructions or email us at info@forteachersbyteachers.org.
Why Teachers Choose FTBT Courses
Real feedback from educators nationwide:
"Without exaggeration, your courses are the most enjoyable of all, and I’ve taken a lot of PD courses! What distinguishes your courses from other courses isn't only the format, but the life enriching content that makes us grow as human beings, as well as educators. I can apply what I learn in your classes in my personal life too, outside of school." — I.F., Middle School Teacher
"I LOVED this course and cannot thank you enough for continuing to make professional development that is do-able, worthwhile, and affordable for teachers." — K.H., Elementary Teacher
"This has been one of the most enjoyable professional development sessions I have taken in a long time." — B.C., High School Teacher
"I really sincerely think your classes have enriched my life beyond words could express. Thank you for making me better!" — T.B., Elementary Teacher
"My passion for being an educator has been refreshed!" — C.S., Student Services Coordinator
“This was an amazing ride – I enjoyed every lesson, every video, and every assignment!” — L.S., Grades 3–5 Teacher
“Enrolling in this course was one of the best things that I’ve done to help me succeed in my profession.” — K.L., High School Teacher
“This course was a goldmine! It has been the most organized and well-planned PD that I’ve ever participated in. I plan on taking every class that For Teachers By Teachers has to offer.” — A.B., Middle School Teacher
“This was my first online professional development course. I found it to be organized, well presented, interesting and most importantly inspiring! The effort, skill, and dedication to helping teachers and students succeed is evident and so appreciated.” — M.B., Kindergarten Teacher
Confirm For Teachers By Teachers in the official PDE PERMS system.
Provider Name: For Teachers By Teachers
- Choose “View Approved Providers.”
- Type For Teachers By Teachers in Provider Name.
- Press “Search” to see our active listing.
Questions? We're here to help: info@forteachersbyteachers.org