Is the PIL program the only way that school and system leaders can receive Act 48 credit?
Individuals employed as a school or systems leaders will be required to complete their Act 48 continuing professional education requirements in no less than the same proportion as the proportion of the compliance period during which the individual was employed as a school or system leader (see also questions 12 and 13 below). PIL approved courses, as indicated by PERMS Subject Areas “PA Inspired Leadership (PIL)” and “PA Inspired Leadership (PIL) Induction” are the only Act 48 programs that will count towards completion of PIL requirements. “School Administrative (Non-PIL)” courses and/or activities will not count towards the completion of PIL requirements, but will count toward the total Act 48 continuing professional requirements and will satisfy the proportion of the compliance period in which the individual was not serving as a school or system leader. PIL approved courses will consist of: a. Leadership courses or programs offered by the Department that address one or more of the P
