About the Program
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To answer a growing demand for trained, qualified tutors in elementary and secondary schools, Penn State's College of Education has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to offer the Keystone Tutor Credential Program. Designed for current and potential after-school and in-school tutors, this program is offered through Penn State Continuing and Professional Education. The program is also open to, and will be of benefit to, practicing classroom teachers. Opportunities for Act 48 and/or graduate credit are available, and graduate courses may apply toward a master's program. You can take the courses from the comfort of your home or office, using DVD and self-paced training manuals. You will take tests and receive support materials online and through e-mail. The courses feature Penn State's expert faculty in lessons designed to help tutors develop quality standards of practice that will advance student achievement. For students who wish to earn college credit, a credit option is available.
Program Format
This credential program includes three courses. Two courses are offered via DVD and involve Internet work. The third course is being revised now and will be available at a later date. IMPORTANT: You must complete all three courses to earn the Keystone Tutor Credential. However, students can start this program with any course. Courses are not prerequisite with each other.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for current Pennsylvania tutors and teachers, new teachers, and those who wish to become tutors. To enroll in this program, you must have a bachelor's degree.
Those who enroll in the program must have:
- completed a bachelor's-level degree program
- access to the Internet
- a working e-mail account (since e-mail is the primary means of communication used throughout the courses
Noncredit Option
If you do not wish to earn graduate credit, a noncredit option is available at a reduced fee. All class sessions are the same; noncredit course assignments will not be graded. A noncredit course cannot be converted to credit once the course has begun. Noncredit courses can be used to fulfill Act 48 requirements. Please note you will earn fewer Act 48 hours as a noncredit student.
Pennsylvania Act 48
Penn State is an Act 48–approved provider. Professional educators are encouraged to confirm that this course fits their respective school district's professional development plan for Act 48. By completing the entire course you can earn contact hours toward fulfilling Act 48 requirements.Credit students will earn 90 hours toward fulfilling Act 48 requirements for each 3-credit course completed. Noncredit students will earn 30 Act 48 hours for each course completed. Students are responsible to report Act 48 credit and noncredit hours to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by visiting the following Web site: www.outreach.psu.edu/info/act48 upon completion of their course.
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