CPE Courses

Continuing Professional Education

  • Continuing professional education (CPE) is important in Pennsylvania.

    Act 48 of 1999 requires all Pennsylvania educators holding Pennsylvania public school certification including Instructional I and II, Educational Specialist I and II, Administrative, Supervisory, Letters of Eligibility and all vocational certificates to participate in ongoing professional education.

    The Chester County Intermediate Unit is proud to be a PDE-approved provider of Act 48 and continuing professional education programs (CPE). 

Contact Us:

  • Dave Humes, CAPS Coordinator
  • 484-237-5017

Earn CPE

  • Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

    Advance your career with our premier graduate-level courses for CPE credit. Accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, these courses help you meet Act 48 requirements and achieve Instructional II certification. Enroll now to elevate your professional journey! Please use the link below to see current CPE courses.

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Track My PDE Progress

  • Act 48 of 1999 requires all Pennsylvania educators holding Pennsylvania public school certification including Instructional I and II, Educational Specialist I and II, Administrative, Supervisory, Letters of Eligibility and all vocational certificates to participate in ongoing professional education. To ensure all requirements are being met, it is important to remain up-to-date in the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Record Management System.

    View your progress by logging in to PDE's Professional Education Record Management System (PERMS)

    To access your progress, you will need to supply your Professional Personal ID (PPID) number.

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