Professional Growth
Summer Session Enrollment and Course Catalog Available Now
Our Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program offers great value for PA educators!
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit offers a wide variety of graduate-level credit courses to educators during three academic terms each year: fall, spring, and summer.
Overview:
- Each CPE course counts as 90 Act 48 hours and as 3 credits towards Level II Certification.
- Educators can apply up to 18 CPE credits towards a Master's equivalency.
- CPE courses (with the exception of ESL courses) are offered in an asynchronous format through Canvas, our learning management system.
*Our CPE Course Catalog & Registration is now hosted on Genius. Returning Customers: Please create a new Genius account using the same email you used in Frontline to register for CPE courses.
*ESL Courses are still hosted on Frontline.
Highlights
- Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Facilitated by qualified instructors
- Offered online in an asynchronous format through our Canvas learning management system
Areas of Focus
- Classroom Management
- Education Technology
- ESL Specialist Certification
- General Education
- Reading/Writing
- Special Education
- STEM/STEAM
- Student Behavior
- Wellness
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the CPE courses approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education?
A: Our CPE courses are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Q. I don't live in Allegheny County. Am I allowed to enroll in AIU CPE courses?
A. Yes, educators across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are welcome to enroll in AIU CPE courses for the same cost as those who live in Allegheny County.
Q. What is the cost?
A. Most 3-credit CPE courses are $399. See the course catalog for more information.
Q. Do all of the courses run?
A. We need a minimum of three people registered to run the course. If the course has less than that amount registered by the registration deadline, the CPE Coordinator will reach out to you about next steps.
Q. How many graduate credits will I earn per CPE course?
A. Each AIU CPE course simultaneously counts as:
- 3 credits toward the 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)-approved credits required to be earned within the first six years of teaching as part of the Level II Certification process
- 90 Act 48 hours toward the 180 hours required to be earned every five years
- Additionally, up to 18 AIU CPE credits (six three-credit courses) can be applied toward a Master's Equivalency Certification
Q. How do I submit my credits to PDE?
A. If you have successfully completed CPE courses and are ready to submit those credits to PDE for a Level II application, you may order a transcript from us. We will send that transcript directly to PDE and email you a copy, but you must complete a transcript request form and submit payment to initiate the process. Important Note: You must start an application in TIMS for the credits to be processed by PDE. Also, if you have completed CPE courses outside of the AIU, you must request a transcript from that respective IU.
Q. How can I check the status of my Act 48 hours and CPE credits?
A. Feel free to visit PDE’s Professional Education Record Management System (PERMS) to check the status of your personal records. You will need your PPID handy to access the information.
Learn more about PDE credits and requirements by visiting the following PDE information pages:
For further questions, contact us:
Dejana Raggi, CPE Coordinator
dejana.raggi@aiu3.net
412-394-4935
Need Transcripts?
Official transcripts contain a complete record of all CPE courses completed through Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Official e-transcripts can be electronically submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education upon request and payment of a $10 processing and handling fee. Click here to learn more about requesting transcripts.