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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 04-1461c

[34 Pa.B. 4217]

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III.  DECISIONS:

IV.  INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

   Center for Business Financing

      Grants:
         Child Care Challenge Grant Program
         Critical Job Training Grant Program
         Customized Job Training
         Guaranteed Free Training Program (WEDnet)
         Industrial Sites Reuse Program
         Infrastructure Development Program
         Local Economic Development Assistance Program
         Opportunity Grant Program
         Workforce Leadership Grants
            Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)

      Loans:
         Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
         Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
            Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)

      Small Business Financing:
         Community and Economic Development Loan Program
         Export Financing Program
         Pollution Prevention Assistance Account
         Small Business First
         Underground Storage Tank Loan Program
            Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)

      Tax Credits and Incentives:
         Educational Improvements Tax Credits
         Job Creation Tax Credit Fund
            Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)
         Keystone Opportunity Zone
            Thomas Usiadek (717-720-7344)
         Pre-Kindergarten Tax Credit Business Guidelines
            Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)

   Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
      Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority
         Jeffrey Baltimore (717-720-7420)

   Center for Private Financing
      Pennsylvania Capital Access Program
         Accreditation Standards
         Capacity Building Grants
         Pennsylvania Community Development Bank Business Plan
         State Accreditation Guidelines and Application
         Underwriting
            Carlton Ketchen (717-783-1109)

      Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority
         Conventional Bond Financing Taxable
         Exempt Facility & Small Issue Bonds
         Industrial Development Fund Financing
            Revenue Bond & Mortgage Program
               Gail Wagner (717-783-1109)

         Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
            Craig Petrasic (717-783-1109)

   Community Affairs and Development
      Appalachian Regional Commission
         Neil Fowler (717-214-5395)

   Local Government Services Center
      Floodplain Management
         Kerry Wilson (1-888-223-6837)
      Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program
         John Mizerak (1-888-223-6837)
      Local Government Capital Project Loan Program
         Sharon Grau (1-888-223-6837)
      Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Program
         Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
      Regional Police Assistance Program
         Dale Frye (1-888-223-6837)
      Shared Municipal Services Program
         Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
      Shared Municipal Services Code Enforcement Program
         Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
      Tax Collector Training, Examination, Qualification and Continuing Education Program
         Sharon Grau (1-888-223-6837)

   Office of Community Development
      Community Development Block Grant
      Community of Opportunities
      Elm Street Program
      Emergency Shelter Grant Program
      HOME Investment Partnerships Program
      New Communities Program
      PA Community Development Bank Grant Program
      Pennsylvania Access Grant Program
      Section 108 (of the Housing & Community Dev. Act) Loan Guarantee Program
         Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)

   Office of Community Services
      Community Services Block Grant Directives
      Community Services Block Grant Program
      Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Grants
      Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
         Jamie Reed (717-787-1984)
      Family Savings Account
      Neighborhood Assistance Comprehensive Service Program
      Neighborhood Assistance Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
      Neighborhood Assistance Program
         Dennis Darling (717-787-1984)
      Weatherization Program
         Tony Kimmel (717-720-7439)

   Office of International Business Development
      Export 2000 Block Grant
      Governor's Export Excellence Award
      Market Access Grant
         Lois Batcheler (717-787-7190)

Office of Policy and Technology
      Ben Franklin Technology Partners
         Bill Cook (717-787-4147)
      Cyberstart
         Sue Klosinski (717-705-6755)
      Keystone Innovation Zones Program
         Tom Palisin (717-787-4147)
      Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance, PITA
         Bill Cook (717-787-4147)
      Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Program
         Tom Palisin (717-787-4147)
      Technology Company Investment
      Technology Development Grant
         Jeanine Marttila (717-787-4147)
      University Research Grant
         Kelly Wylam (717-214-5330)

Strategic Planning and Operations Office
      Community Conservation and Employment Program
      Emergency Responders Program
      Local Municipal Resources & Development Program
      Urban Development Program
         Richard Guinan (717-787-7402)

IV.  OTHER

   Office of Community Development
      Consolidated Plan
         Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)


CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Bureau of Forestry
State Forest Natural Areas
Contact: Dan Devlin (717-787-2105)

Transfer or Exchange of State Forest Land
Contact: Dan Devlin (717-787-2105)

Bureau of State Parks
State Park User Fees
Contact: John K. Wiediger (717-783-3303)

Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land
Contact: Ed Deaton (717-787-6674)

State Park Natural Areas
Contact: James Barr (717-787-6674)

Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Land Acquisition Grants
Contact: Mike Schneider (717-772-3742)

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Bureau of Forestry
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--County/
   Municipal Cooperator
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--Other Agency
   Cooperator
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--Forest
   Stewardship Cooperator
Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Operating Procedure and Deadlines Manual
Contact: Donald Eggen (717-948-3941)

Forest Fire Warden Manual
Contact: Paul Sebasovich (717-783-7953)

Wildland/Urbanface Guidance Document
Contact: Paul Sebasovich (717-783-7953)

Forest Camp Lease Manual
Right-of-Way Manual
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-2014)

Snowmobile Instructor's Manual
Contact: W. Paul Szabara (717-783-7941)

Forest Products Permit
Contact: Mark Deibler (717-787-4009)

Camping Permit
Contact: James Foose (717-783-7941)

District Forester Permit
Contact: Mark Deibler (717-787-4009)

Road Use Agreement
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-2014)

Special Activities Agreement
Contact: James Foose (717-783-7941)

License for Right of Way
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-2014)

Prospecting Permit
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)

Seismic Survey Agreement
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)

Oil and Gas Leases
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)

Surface Use Agreements
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)

Gas Storage Leases
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)

Agreements of Consent to Assignments
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)

Coal Agreements
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)

Hard Mineral Agreement
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)

Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Guidelines
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Management Guidelines
Contact: Marian Hrubovcak (717-787-2316)

Community Conservation Partnership Grants Manual and Forms
Contact: Greg Gove (717-783-2662)

Swimming Pool Management Manual
Contact: Greg Gove (717-783-2662)

Heritage Parks Program Manual and Forms
Contact: Tim Keptner (717-772-3839)

County Greenways and Open Space Network Guidelines
Contact: Diane Kripas (717-772-1282)

Bureau of State Parks
Boat Docks
Rights-of-Way and Antenna Sites
Marina Manuals
Contact: John K. Wiediger (717-783-3303)


EDUCATION

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Bureau of Community and Student Services
*  Secretary of Education's Plan to Require and Assist Each School District to Establish and Maintain a Program of Appropriate Counseling and Support Services to Students Experiencing Problems Related to the Use of Drugs, Alcohol and Dangerous Controlled Substances
*  BEC Drug and Alcohol Education, Counseling, and Support Services; 24 P. S. § 15-1547
Contact: Kim Swarner (717-783-6777)
*  BEC Education for Homeless Youth; 42 U.S.C.§ 11431 et.seq.
Contact: Sheldon Winnick (717-772-2066)
*  BEC Pregnant & Parenting Teen; 24 P. S. § 13-1327
Contact: Dorothy Hershey (717-783-7089)

Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
*  Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards, Policies and Procedures for State Approval of Certification Programs and for the Certification of Professional Educators for the Public Schools of Pennsylvania
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
*  Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines Regarding Education Certification and Staffing Requirements for Public Schools
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
*  Policy on Evaluation Procedure for Certificate of Preliminary Education Evaluation of Credentials
*  Commonly Asked Questions on Act 48
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Computer Education Guideline
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permits
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Updates and Revised 338E Form
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Electronic Processing for Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of English as a Second Language: General Policies and Competencies
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Education Resolutions for No Child Left Behind Legislation
*  Memorandum to inform colleges/universities of Test Rules for 2002-2003
*  Notice to inform Out-of-State Certificate Candidates of Chapter 354 Regulations Regarding GPA and Math/English Requirements
*  Notice to Inform State Board Resolutions for Interstate Agreement and Replacement of PLT
Contact: Kevin Corcoran (717-787-3356)
*  Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges and universities announcing six new Praxis series assessments for beginning teachers effective November 1, 1997 and the qualifying scores for these assessments.
*  Memorandum to teacher preparing colleges and universities providing instruction and policies for the use of new application forms for professional educator certification.
*  Memorandum to provide for new processing procedures for Emergency Certificates.
*  Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparation institutions announcing changes to the Pennsylvania Certification Testing program effective September 1, 2001.
*  Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing institutions announcing changes to major reviews and changes to the Pennsylvania Teacher Testing Program for the 1998-99 program year.
*  Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (March 2000)
*  Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (March 2001)
*  Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (April 2001)
*  Guidelines for Reporting Pennsylvania Institutions of Higher Education Responses to Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1998 & General Standards for the Institutional Preparation of Professional Educators-Chapter 354
*  Memorandum: Important Notice Regarding Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1998.
*  Professional Educator Memorandum-01 (February 2001) Guide to Interpreting Chapter 354
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--02 (July 27, 2001)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--03 (September 18, 2001)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--04 (December 7, 2001)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--05 (February 20, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--06 (November 12, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--07 (May 19, 2003)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--01 (January 22, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--02 (April 29, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--03 (May 30, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--04 (January 10, 2003)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--05 (August 25, 2003)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--06 (November 21, 2003)
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
*  Specific Program Guidelines for State Approval of Professional Educators (January 2001)
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)

Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
*  Application Procedures and Program Guidelines--Program Year 2004-05--Pennsylvania Act 143 of 1986, The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Title II (Adult Education and Family Literacy Act), Federal Even Start Family Literacy Program (Title I, Part B of Improving Americas Schools Act)
*  Policy Guidance A.100, Definition of Bureau of ABLE Policy
*  Policy Guidance A.110, Bureau Policy, Indicators of Program Quality and Program Evaluation
*  Policy Guidance B.100, Adult Education (Including PA Literacy Corps), Family Literacy and State Leadership (PY 2004-05)
*  Policy Guidance B.110, Workforce Development Services (PA WIN) (PYs 2001-04)
*  Policy Guidance C.100, Adult Education Performance Standards
*  Policy Guidance C.110, Family Literacy Performance Standards
*  Policy Guidance C.120, Data Quality Standards
*  Policy Guidance C.130, Verification and Reporting of Data
*  Policy Guidance C.135, Core Outcomes Methodology
*  Policy Guidance C.140, Instruction Manual for eData System
*  Policy Guidance C.141, Glossary for eData System
*  Policy Guidance C.200, Residency Requirements for Issuance of the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma through GED Testing
*  Policy Guidance C.300, Family Literacy Summer Reading Programs
*  Policy Guidance C.310, Even Start Independent Local Evaluations
*  Policy Guidance C.320, Workplace Education Reporting
*  Policy Guidance C.330, Early Childhood Assessment
*  Policy Guidance C.900, Safety and Security
*  Policy Guidance D.100, Adult Learner Assessment
*  Policy Guidance D.110, Individual Learning Plans
*  Policy Guidance D.120, Special Populations Agency Accountability Plans
*  Policy Guidance E.100, Program Improvement Teams
*  Policy Guidance E.110, Q-Stamp Certification
*  Policy Guidance E.120, Reserved
*  Policy Guidance E.130, Adult Education On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
*  Policy Guidance E.140, Family Literacy On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
*  Policy Guidance F.100, Reserved
*  Policy Guidance F.110, Reserved
*  Policy Guidance F.120, Fees for Professional Development Activities and non-Bureau-Funded Agencies
*  Policy Guidance F.130, Reserved
*  Policy Guidance G.100, Adult Education and Workforce Investment Boards
Contact: Donald Paquette (717-787-6344)

Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
*  Policies, Regulations and Guidelines for Pennsylvania Community Colleges
*  Tuition Compliance Calculation at Community Colleges
Contact: Sandra Edmunds (717-772-3623)
*  Education for Corporations Interested in Receiving Authority to Offer Academic Programs in Pennsylvania Leading to Collegiate Level Degrees
Contact: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)

Bureau of Postsecondary Services
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Student Complaint Questionnaire
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Final Rulemaking--Chapter 73 Regulations
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Scholarships
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Revised Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Revised Scholarships Policy
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Certificates of Preliminary Education and Correspondence High School Programs
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Return of Title IV Funds--Definition of Withdrawal Date
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Board; Calendar; Act 174; Procedures
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Bonds, Statement of Reasonable Service and Business Ethics, Multi--branch Training Schools
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Applications for Approval of New Programs
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Review Form for New Program
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Student Information Publications
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--License and User Fees
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Clock Hour/Lesson/Semester Credit/Quarter Credit
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Statement Concerning Transfer of Credit Hours
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Act 174 of 1986 and Chapter 73 Regulations
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Tuition Change Report--Description and Instructions
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Contract Bond Form
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Board--Approved Private Surety Fund
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Termination; Leave of Absence
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Financial Reporting--Annual Reporting Rescinded; Biennial Reporting Reinstated
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Revised Qualification Form for Instructional Staff
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Allowable Administrative Fee and Refunds of $25.00 or Less
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Fees
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Non-Resident Program Application
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Program Applications
*  School License Application Guidelines
*  New Program Application Guidelines
*  Private Licensed School Memoranda--Leave of Absence
*  Private Licensed Schools Memoranda--Enrollment in Single Courses
*  Private Licensed Schools Memoranda--Non-Resident Program Application
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-783-8228)

Scranton State School for the Deaf
*  Various internal and external policy statements relating to the operation of Scranton State School for the Deaf, such as: Student Immunization, Child Abuse, AIDS, Human Growth and Development, Admission Policy, the Recognition of Scranton State School for the Deaf as a Magnet School and Student Drug and Alcohol Policy, etc.
Contact: William O'Neill (570-963-4420)

Bureau of Career and Technical Education
*  Pennsylvania State Plan for the Administration of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998
Contact: John Foster (717-787-5530)

Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support Services
*  Pennsylvania State Board of Education AIDS Policy--Admissions/Readmissions of Students or Staff Persons with AIDS, March 1987
Contact: Shirley A. Black (717-772-0067)
*  Enhanced Driver Education Program Guide
*  Procedures for Establishing a Private Driver Training School
Contact: Harry Sherman (717-783-4382)

Bureau of Special Education
*  State Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act--Part B
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Periodic Reporting Requirements of IDEA '97
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Linking IEP Goals and Objectives/Benchmarks to the General Education Curriculum
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: The General Education Curriculum and IDEA '97
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Transition to School Age from Early Intervention--Questions & Answers (February 12, 1997)
*  Clarification of Policy on Transfer of Records from MAWAs to School Districts (July 3, 2002)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Revised Special Education Forms and Formats (May 3, 2000)
Contact: Dr. Richard Price (717-783-6879)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Institutionalized Children's Programs/Program Approval Change, Joint Memo from the Bureau of Special Education and the Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management (April 4, 1997)
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717-783-6876)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Transition Individualized Education Program (IEP) Format
Contact: Ellen Romett (800-446-5607)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Reporting of Scores of Students With Disabilities on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Alternate Assessment (October 21, 1999)
Contact: Barbara Thrush (717-783-6881)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): IDEA Regulations Section 300.142(e)(f)(g)(h)(i) Relating to Methods of Ensuring Service (February 24, 2000)
Contact: Michael Carricato (717-783-6137)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Reporting Students Assigned to Instruction in the Home and Homebound Instruction (April 3, 2000)
Contact: Donna Bricker (717-772-2645)

Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
*  School Construction Policies and Procedures (This booklet describes how reimbursement is calculated along with examples and formulas.)
Contact: Carle Dixon (717-787-5480)
*  Community Colleges Reimbursement for Equivalent Full-Time Students Enrolled in Stipend Programs
*  Debt Service at Community Colleges
Contact: Larry Snell (717-787-5993)

School Services
*  BEC--Charter Schools, 24 P. S. Section 17-1701-A July 03 (on PDE Website)
Contact: Dr. Dan Felix (717-787-9819)

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Bureau of Special Education
*  Special Education Information System
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Age of Majority and the Pennsylvania Guidelines for Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities (April 5, 2000)
*  Special Education Mediation Services
*  Education of Students with Hearing Loss
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
*  Effective Behavior Support
Contact: Bill Galbraith (717-541-4960)
*  Guidelines for Intermediate Unit Special Education Plans, 2000-2001
*  School District Special Education Plan Guidelines
*  Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717-783-6876)
*  Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
*  Comprehensive System for Personnel Development Submission Packet
*  Procedures for Requesting Technical Assistance
Contact: Shatarupa Bose (717-772-2646)
*  Education of Mentally Gifted Students
Contact: Barbara Thrush (717-783-6881)
*  Disabilities Education Act-Part B Program Guidelines for Local Education Agency Applications for 2001/2002
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6888)

Office of Educational Technology
*  Secondary Career and Technical Education Information System Instruction Manual for Student Data Submission, 2003-2004
Contact: Steve Simchock (717-787-2644)
*  Adult Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2003-2004
Contact: John S. Creason (717-787-2644)
*  Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Instruction Manual, 2002-03
Contact: Barbara Kern (717-787-2644)
*  Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2003-2004
Contact: Ron Hoerner (717-787-2644)
*  Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Instruction Manual, 2002-03, Charter Schools
Contact: Barbara Kern (717-787-2644)
*  Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Graduate Instructions for School Year 2002-2003
Contact: Joanne Bobek (717-787-2644)
*  Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Dropout Instructions for School Year 2002-2003
Contact: Richard Hruska (717-787-2644)

Bureau of State Library
*  Revised Classification Scheme for Pennsylvania State Publications,-Provides Call Numbers to be Used in Classifying Pennsylvania State Publications
Contact: Ann Kemper (717-783-3884)

Bureau of Library Development
*  Guidelines for Negotiating Agreements, 2003--Guidance for District Library Centers in Negotiating Service Agreements With Local Libraries
*  Guidelines for Statewide Library Card System, 1999 rev.--Rules for Public Libraries Participating in the Statewide Library Card System
*  A Handbook for Public Library Trustees, Fifth Edition, 2003--Guidance for People Serving as Trustees for Pennsylvania Public Libraries
*  Continuing Education Guidelines for Public Library Staff, 1999--Guidance for Determining What Kinds of Continuing Education are Acceptable for Meeting the Continuing Education Requirements in The Library Code.
*  Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan 2003--2007, 2002--A Focused Program for the Improvement of Library Services for the People of Pennsylvania through Federal LSTA Funds.
*  Pennsylvania Guidelines for School Library Information Programs, 1999--Suggestions for Implementing Quality Library Programs in Pennsylvania
*  Measuring Up To Standards: The Impact of School Library Programs and Information Literacy in Pennsylvania Schools 2000--Recent research on the impact of school library programs on academic achievement.
*  The Pennsylvania School Library Information Specialist TOOLKIT for Implementing Information Literacy in Schools Supplement 2003--Defines information literacy standards integrated into curricular areas.
Contact: Barbara W. Cole (717-783-5722)

Bureau of Community and Student Services
*  Pregnant and Parenting Teen Evaluation Packet
*  Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Monthly Attendance Instructions
*  Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Operational Manual
Contact: Dorothy Hershey (717-783-7089)
*  Services for Nonpublic School Students Program Guidelines
Contact: Mary Ramirez (717-783-3755)
*  Guidelines for Student Assistance Program Implementation (Guidelines for Secondary Student Assistance Program Teams), September 1991
*  Commonwealth Student Assistance Program Training System Handbook: Guidelines, Monitoring Procedures, and Related Information, March 2003
Contact: Kim Swarner (717-783-6777)

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
*  Basic Education Circulars (BECs)--(Updated and indexed collection of Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance statements on state and federal basic education laws and regulations. These guidance statements cover several areas of the School Code within Title 24 of Purdon's Statutes, Articles 1-25, State Board of Education Regulations--Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapters 1-23, 342 and 349, and other state and federal laws, regulations and court cases: Topics include among others: Early Intervention--Department of Education Services--Employee Rating Form--School and Student Records--Home Education Programs--Special Education--Payments for Education--Graduation of Seniors--School Construction--Safe Schools--Copyright Law)
Contact: Sarah Pearce (717-787-4860)
*  Child Labor Laws and Employment of Minors
Contact: Stephen Fisher (717-787-6016)
*  Guidelines and Application for the Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program
*  Guidelines and Application for Private Alternative Education Institutions
Contact: Nancy Avolese (717-705-6908)

Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
*  Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Handbook and Institutional Listing (Revised, 1998)
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
*  Programs Approved for Teacher Education in Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities
*  Education Testing Service Praxis Series Registration Bulletin
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
*  Pennsylvania Department of Education Application and Instructions for Professional Educator (Includes background information, application forms, and directions.
*  Alternative Certification
*  Teacher Certification Information Sheets (Various handout papers used to respond to queries on professional educator certification in Pennsylvania.)
Contact: Kevin Corcoran (717-787-3356)
*  Guidelines for the Preparation of Self-Study Materials for Certification in Pennsylvania
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
*  Certification for Charter School Professional Staff
*  Application Booklets (Revised May 2001)
   *  Applicant Prepared Outside of Pennsylvania
   *  Emergency Permits and Act 97 Waivers
   *  Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree
   *  Applicant Prepared In Pennsylvania
*  Professional Educator Certificate (Revised 6/01)
*  Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (Issued 3/00)
*  Letter of Equivalency for Bachelor's Degree (Issued 3/00)
   *  Application information and form
   *  Letter of Equivalency with seal
*  Emergency Permit with seal (Issued 3/00)
*  Private School Certificate Application (Revised 5/00)
*  Requirements of Act 48 of 1999
   *  Application for Voluntary Inactive Certification (Form 338R)
   *  Approval notice for Voluntary Inactive Certification
   *  Application for Removal of Voluntary Inactive Certification (Form 338R2)
   *  Approval notice for Removal of Voluntary Inactive Certification
   *  Four and five-year notices for educators and school entities
   *  Informational Handout: Important Information About Your Certificate (Revised 6/02)
Contact: Kevin Corcoran (717-787-3356)

Bureau of Postsecondary Services
*  Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidelines for the Approval of Degree Programs
*  Materials Related to the Approval of Postsecondary Institutions Requesting a Certificate of Approval to Award the Associate in Specialized Business and/or the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree
Contact: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)
*  Eligible Partnerships Application Guidelines
Contact: Linda J. Benedetto (717-772-3623)

Deputy Secretary's Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
*  Chart of Activities for a Group Wishing to Establish a Domestic Nonprofit/For-Profit Degree-Granting Institution in Pennsylvania or a Foreign Nonprofit/For-Profit Degree-Granting Corporation Wishing to Operate in Pennsylvania
Contact: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)

Bureau of Career and Technical Education
*  Application Information on Career and Technical Education Federal/State Leadership Funding
*  Application Information on Career and Technical Education Federal/State Leadership Funding for Graduate Research
*  Application Information on Career and Technical Education State Economic Development Funding
*  Application Information on Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Grants
*  Application Information on Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Grants for Agriculture Programs
*  Community College Variable Stipend Program
*  Community College Variable Stipend Program Approved for 04-05
Contact: John Bonchalk (717-772-4177)
*  Application Information on Career and Technical Education Registered Apprenticeship Programs
*  Cooperative Education Guidelines for Administration
Contact: Lee Burket (717-772-4968)
*  Application for Approval of the Nurse Aide Training Program Submission Guidelines
*  Act 14 Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Curriculum Guidelines
Contact: Carlyn Forlizzi (717-783-6975)
*  Implementing a Statewide System of Core Performance Measures and Standards for Vocational-Technical Education in Pennsylvania
*  A Guide to Student Occupational Competency Testing in Pennsylvania
*  Pennsylvania Student Occupational Competency Testing
Contact: Paul Munyofu (717-783-6867)
*  Tech Prep Secondary and Postsecondary Guidelines 2000-2004
*  Concordance
*  Tech Prep Works
*  Tech Prep Works for Schools
*  Tech Prep Works for Students
Contact: Susan Will (717-787-8804)
*  Managing Local Plans: A Guide to Accountability for the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act of 1990, P. L. 101-392
*  Managing Local Plans Part II Technical Assistance Manual for Perkins One-Stop Partners in Pennsylvania Career Link Centers
*  Secondary & Postsecondary Perkins Local Plan Guidelines 2000-2004
Contact: Jerilynn Millvan (717-783-6619)
*  Secondary Vocational-Technical Education Program Approval Application Procedure
Contact: Forrest Keiser (717-772-4968)
*  New Choices/New Options Career Development for Single Parents, Displaced Homemakers, Single Pregnant Women and Individuals Interested in Nontraditional Vocational Education
*  New Choices/New Options
*  Surviving and Thriving in a Nontraditional Skilled Trade
Contact: Marian Thomas (717-787-8022)
*  National Skill Standards Provider List: A Resource Guide
*  Retention-Based Skills Training Long Term Care
Contact: Carlyn Forlizzi (717-781-6974)
*  Self-Study Guidelines--Accreditation System of Institutions for Adult Education
*  Administration Guidelines for the Accreditation System of Institutions for Adult Education
Contact: Robert Kline (717-783-6867)
*  The Occupational Competency Assessment Program Brochure
Contact: Robert Kline (717-783-6867)
*  American Careers Parent Edition
*  American Careers Student Edition
*  American Careers Teacher Edition
Contact: Jay Cannon (717-787-8022)
Jim Potts (717-787-8022)
*  Pennsylvania's Workforce Leadership Grants 2003-2004
Contact: John Foster (717-787-5530)
*  Consider a Career as a Business, Computer and Information Technology Teacher: Educating for Success in Business and Life Brochure
*  Business, Computer and Information Technology: Education for Success in Business and Life Brochure
Contact: Roberta Brown (717-772-4968)
*  Pennsylvania's Career Clusters: Focusing Education on the Future (PDE and PA Dept of L&I)
Contact: Lydia Hess (717-787-8022)
*  National Skill Standards Provider List: A Resource Guide
Contact: James Gronski (717-787-8022)
*  Pennsylvania Area Career and Technical Education Schools 2001 Report
Contact: Ron Hoerner (717-783-6760)
*  Career and Technical Student Organizations Brochure
*  Career and Technical Student Organizations in Pennsylvania
*  FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience
*  FCCLA State Officer and Adviser Handbook
*  FCCLA Membership Brochure
*  FCCLA Chapter Directory
*  American FFA Degree Applications
*  Ag Proficiency Award Applications
*  PA SkillsUSA Personal and Liability Release Form
*  PA HOSA Regional Directory
Contact: Katherine Simchock (717-787-8804)
*  Retention-Based Skills Training--Long Term Care
Contact: Esther Brown (717-772-4968)
*  Successful Graduates of PA CTE
Contact: Jim Potts (717-787-8022)
*  High Schools That Work
Contact: Vincent Safran (717-772-4968)
*  Pennsylvania Career and Technical Facts
Contact: John Foster (717-772-4968)

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