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//** ACT NOW – The ACT 48 Online Academy **// //**Professional Development when you want, where you want, what you need**//

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 is pleased to announce the launch of //**ACT NOW**// the //**online ACT 48 Academy offering professional development for educators**//.

A professional development program providing a variety of online courses targeting best instructional practice, researched-based strategies and techniques and technology tools to enhance the learning process. Courses offered through the //**ACT NOW**// program include job-embedded activities designed to impact classroom instruction.
 * What is //ACT NOW//?**

Any individual holding a teaching certificate is eligible to participate in //**ACT NOW**// courses. //**Pennsylvania educators receive thirty (30) ACT 48 hours upon the successful completion of each ACT NOW class.**//
 * Who is eligible to participate?**

Courses are seven (7) weeks in length, including a one-week orientation period. The //**ACT NOW**// courses are delivered entirely online through the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit’s Moodle application and are facilitator led. Participants may expect to spend 5 – 8 hours of work on each class per week. Although the classes are online and participants may work on the class requirements at their convenience participants are expected to fulfill weekly obligations for the course including discussion board postings and job-related activities. In addition there is a culminating activity or project required for each course.
 * What is entailed in an //ACT NOW// course?**

Participants in the //**ACT NOW**// online program are expected to have basic computer skills, ability to use a computer mouse as well as basic word processing and email skills. Participants will also need to have an internet connection and email account.
 * Are there prerequisites for participating?**

The cost for each class is $225.00. For that fee participants receive thirty (30) ACT 48 hours of professional development as well as access to the online course materials for up to one year.
 * What is the cost of an //ACT NOW// course?**

There are two courses offered for the Spring 2011 Session of //**ACT NOW**//:
 * What courses are currently offered?**

1) **Finding the Best Educational Resources on the Web – Feb. 23 – April 13** 2) **Designing a Virtual Field Trip – March 16 – May 4**

To register for an //**ACT NOW**// online course access the CPETracker website at: [|www.cpetracker.org]
 * How do I get started?**

Login to CPETracker, register for the course and forward your payment as indicated. If you do not have a CPETracker account please [|click here] to access the Non-member registration form.

//**For more information regarding ACT NOW, or for questions please contact:**// //**Beth Breiner at: breinerb@cliu.org**//