Act 48 Reviews
Fayette County Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Act 48 Class 1
December 30, 2020
"As an educator in PA, I will avoid any situations that may be translated by others as being "questionable". I also am more aware of and will be more determined to not let any mistreatment of students occur in my building/district.
The sources of state codes and mandatory reporting procedures are of greatest importance to me.
I learned to look at teacher's interaction with students as a risky situation. Now my meetings with students will always be an open door, well lit, distantly spaced interaction."
Laura DelVecchio, Administrative Director,
Beaver County Career & Technology Center,
Class 3, Educator Induction (Professional Ethics)
January 14, 2024
"I believe the live discussions allowed the staff to have a better understanding of the subject matter and to have the ability to ask questions of the instructors, which in this case, you and Paul. The clarification piece is key to ensure that the staff is understanding what is being taught.
Also, in education, there are various types of learning, many of the staff I work with are visual and auditory learners and hearing what was shared and seeing the material on the slides also allow for a better learning experience and a better understanding.
Educators, at least in my CTC, like to work in teams and having the break out sessions provide instructors an opportunity to share information and ask questions of one another is a safe space."
Attendee at Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Professional Development Seminar
January 12, 2021
We don't get this material in college!
Westmoreland County Foreign Language Teacher Grades 9-12
Act 48 Class 1
December 30, 2020
"This training directly relates to my profession as it is ensuring that teachers are informed of their code of conduct. It has caused me to reconsider actions that occur in and outside of the workplace and how they impact the school and community in which I work.
It also better informed me of the process that occurs after a complaint is filed, which is helpful to know in case I would find myself in that situation in the future.
This new information was very valuable. I enjoyed the open discussion with other educators and appreciate their perspectives on different scenarios as it shed new light on the situation and provided a new point of view to consider.
Assistant Administrator
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
Class 3, Educator Induction (Professional Ethics)
December 19, 2023
"Ethical practice is essential to my role in the school so it was helpful to learn about the Code of Conduct & law as it applies to educators.
It was helpful to see the lesson ideas and I think having an Ethics PLC would be a good idea.
I thought the resources shared were very useful (websites, pamphlet, etc.) The course could involve more case study & discussion...."
Westmoreland County High School
Social Studies Teacher
Act 48 Class 2: Sessions 1,2 & 3
April 20, 2021
"As a secondary teacher, I found the workshop particularly relevant to my daily duties. The material was not a re-examination of previous trainings. I found it particularly useful.
Responsibilities to report any suspicious behavior by my coworkers in good faith, and related strategies, were covered well.
The case studies were particularly useful as well as the directions to review state websites and standards."
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
Instructor
Class 3, Educator Induction (Professional Ethics)
January 14, 2024
This course "is so important for new teachers to understand."
"Valuable info to review-Mandatory info for new teachers."
Session 4 was filled with more discussion and dialog. I enjoyed it more because of this. Real case was introduced."
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
Instructor
Class 3, Educator Induction (Professional Ethics)
January 14, 2024
"This course makes me more aware my actions and my speech that may be innocent in my opinion but offensive to others, i.e. co-workers, students, visitors, etc."
"No matter what topic or task that is covered in this course, ethics may be a part of the lesson."
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
Instructor
Class 3, Educator Induction (Professional Ethics)
January 14, 2024
"It will help our staff & faculty on correct & ethical ways to communicate with students."
"It will make me more aware on my interaction with students. How to say things, or know where to guide them if they have issues."
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
Instructor
Class 3, Educator Induction (Professional Ethics)
January 14, 2024
"The topic affects us daily as professionals that work with children.
The way the profession is handled was rather eye opening.
Looking at the concept was beneficial. The instructors examples that they saw were far more valuable than the opinions of the students."