[48 Pa.B. 5943]
[Saturday, September 22, 2018]
[Continued from previous Web Page] B. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction—Division of Student Services
• Basic Education Circular Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth
Contact: Dana Klouser (717-705-3771)• Basic Education Circular Educating English Learners 22 Pa. Code 4.26
Contact: Bob Measel (717-783-6595)• Reclassification, Monitoring, and Redesignation of ELs Guidance (on PDE Website)
• EL Identification Procedure K-12 (on PDE website)
• EL Identification Procedure Pre-K (on PDE website)
• Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) Classification Guidance (on PDE website)
• Parental Right to Refuse Specialized EL Services Guidance (on PDE Website)C. Bureau of School Support—Division of Charter Schools
• Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Application Revision and Resubmission Policy (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Renewal Application (on PDE Website)
• Charter Non-Renewal or Revocation Guidelines (on PDE Website)
• Pennsylvania Charter School Annual Report (Available Upon Request)
• Cyber Charter Schools Review (On PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Application Decisions (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Renewal Application Decisions (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Revocations (on PDE Website)
• Charter Appeal Board Decisions (on PDE Website)
• Charter Authorizer Toolkit (on PDE Website)
• Legal Obligations of Charter School Board of Trustees (on PDE Website)
• Charter School Enrollment Notification Form (on PDE Website)
• Statement on PA Supreme Court Decision on 4-year-old Kindergarten (on PDE Website)
• Charter School Invoice Templates (on PDE Website)
• Charter School Reconciliation Templates (on PDE Website)
• Timeline Notification (on PDE Website)
• General Fund Budget Forms and Instruction and Supplies Information on the Pennsylvania School Code Requirement (on PDE Website)
Contact: Division of Charter Schools (717) 787-9744D. Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
• 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 (on PDE website)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)• Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines Regarding Education Certification and Staffing Requirements for Public Schools (on PDE website)
Contact: Karen Turner (717-783-6730)• PIL Induction Requirements for Principals, Assistant and Vice Principals (8-3-2016)
• PIL Continuing Professional Education Requirements Reminder (8-3-2016)
• CSPG No. 14—Act 97 Waiver of Certification (9-1-2016)
• CSPG No. 21—Testing (9-1-2016)
• Vocational I—Increase in Service Years (9-2-2016)
• CSPG No. 7—Level II Certification (10-1-2016)
• Certification Application Fee Increase (10-12-2016)
• Act 45 and Act 48 Credit Rollover (10-20-2016)
• CSPG No. 57—Reading Specialist (11-1-2016)
• CSPG No. 3—Validity of a Pennsylvania Certificate (1-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 48—Library Science (2-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 76—Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (2-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 13—Emergency Permits (2-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 32—Biology (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 34—Chemistry (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 40—Earth & Space Science (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 43—Environmental Education (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 46—General Science (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 56—Physics (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 5—Evaluation of Credentials for Individuals Prepared Outside of the U.S. (5-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 21—Testing (5-1-2017)
• English Language Arts and Reading Specialist Certification and Staffing Guidelines (6-13-2017)
• CSPG No. 57—Reading Specialist (7-1-2017)
Contact: Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)• Basic Skills Assessment Policy (March 17, 2016)
• New Grades 5-6 Add-on Option for Grades PK-4 Certificate Holders (May 13, 2016)
• Basic Skills Math Score Adjustment for PAPA and CORE (June 8, 2016)
• Annual Review Frequently Asked Questions (9-19-2016)
• Special Announcement—Testing Updates (11-9-2016)
• PDE Accepts the CAEP Accreditation for Major Reviews (5-31-2017)
• New Alternative for Meeting the Requirements for Basic Skill and Vocational Testing Requirements (7-13-2017)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)• Specific Program Guidelines for State Approval of Professional Educators (January 2001)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)E. Division of Federal Programs, Technical Assistance, Compliance & Monitoring
• Division of Federal Programs Administrative Manual
• Division of Federal Programs Monitoring Instruments for the Consolidated Review
Contact: Erin Derr (717)787-7815F. Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
• Policies Related to the Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee and the Statewide College Credit Transfer System
Contact: Noe Ortega (717-772-3737)G. Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education
1. Division of Adult Education
• Adult Education and Family Literacy Guidelines for services offered with the following funding: Pennsylvania Act 143 of 1986, Title 24, Chapter 31 Adult and Family Literacy Education Act and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II (Federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act)
• Renewal Application Guidelines
• Request for Grant Application Guidelines Adult Basic Education Direct Service (064)
• Request for Grant Application Guidelines Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program (061)
• Request for Grant Application Guidelines Statewide Distance Learning Project Direct Services (064)
• Federal State Leadership Distance Education Technical Assistance (099) Request for Grant Application Guidelines
• Integrated Education and Training Checklist• Policy C.100, Adult Education and Family Literacy Performance Standards
• Policy C.130, Verification and Reporting Data
• Policy C.135, Cohorts for the Primary Indicators of Performance
• Policy C.330, Early Childhood Assessment
• Policy C.800, Nonimmigrant Foreign Students with F-1 Visa
• Policy C.900, Safety, Security, and Accessibility
• Policy D.100, Adult Learner Assessment
• Policy D.120, Special Needs Student Assessment
• Policy D.130, Distance Learning
• Policy D.150, Parenting Education and Interactive Literacy Activities
• Policy D.160, Interactive Literacy Activities Assessment
• Policy F.100, Professional Development
• Policy G.100, Adult Education and the Workforce Development System
• Policy H.100, Residency Requirements for Issuance of the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma
• Policy H.200, High School Equivalency Testing for Institutionalized Youth
• Policy H.300, Verification of High School Equivalency Test Candidate Identity and Pennsylvania Residency
• Policy H.400, Foreign Language Versions of the High School Equivalency Tests
• Policy H.500, The Official Practice Test as a Condition for High School Equivalency TestingH. 600 Issuance of the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma
• eData v2 Instruction Manual and Glossary
Contact: Amanda Harrison 717-772-37392. Division of Higher and Career Education
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Revised Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Revised Scholarships Policy
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Applications for Approval of New Programs
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Student Information Publications
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Clock Hour/Lesson/Semester Credit/Quarter Credit
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Statement Concerning Transfer of Credit Hours
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Contract Bond Form
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Allowable Administrative Fee and Refunds of $25.00 or Less
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Non-Resident Program Application
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Program Applications
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Leave of Absence
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Enrollment in Single Courses
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Non-Resident Program Application
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Limit of 3 Applications
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Enrollment Agreement and Alternate
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Irrevocable Administrative Trust
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Financial Reporting
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Cure Period
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Taking Attendance
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Fines and Violations
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Certificate of Occupancy Required
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Trimester Credits
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Externships
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Electronic Financial Reporting
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Invitation to Provide Feedback
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—New Director Seminar—Required
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Role and Authority of Financial Review Committee
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Application Quality
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Job Opportunities
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Fees
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Distance Education
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—PA Locations for Out-of-State Providers
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-772-3623)• Records Accessibility Policy for Closing/Closed Degree Granting Institutions
• Substantive Change Policy for Degree Programs
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-772-3623)H. Bureau of Career and Technical Education
• Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, Five Year State Plan, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Contact: Monique Burton (717-346-3188)• Accreditation Guidelines for Pennsylvania Public Postsecondary Vocational Education
Contact: Beth Marshall (717-783-6860)I. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
• Pennsylvania State Board of Education AIDS Policy—Admissions/Readmissions of Students or Staff Persons with AIDS, March 1987
Contact: Nicholas Slotterback (717-772-0842)• Enhanced Driver Education Program Guide
• Procedures for Establishing a Private Driver Training School
Contact: John Kashatus (717-783-4382)J. Bureau of Special Education
• Basic Education Circular Education for Assistive Technology (20 USC § 1401(1-2))
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (717-772-3745)• Basic Education Circular Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Educational Placement for Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) (22 Pa. Code § 14.102 (a) (2) (xxiv))
Contact: John Gombocz (717-772-3745)• Basic Education Circular Use of Restraints for Students with Disabilities (22 Pa. Code §§ 14.133; 711.46; 10.25)
Contact: John Gombocz (717-772-3745)• Intensive Interagency Coordination (20 USC § 1412(a) (12))
Contact: John Gombocz (717-772-3745)• Basic Education Circular Education Programs for Students in Non-Educational Placements (22 Pa. Code Section 14.102 (a)(2)(xiii))
Contact: John Gombocz (717-772-3745)• Basic Education Circular Instruction Conducted in the Home (34 CFR 300.39 and 115)
Contact: John Gombocz (717-772-3745)• Basic Education Circular Placement Options for Special Education (22 Pa. Code 14.102)
Contact: John Gombocz (717-772-3745)MEMORANDUM TO LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES (PENN*LINK):
• Use of Response to Intervention (RtI) in the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (March 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• PIMS and Special Education PennData Submissions (May 2008)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717-783-6911)• Revised Special Education Forms (June 2008)
Contact: Ann Hinkson-Herrmann (1-800-441-3215)• Revised Chapters 14 and 711 (June 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535• Questions and Answers for Paraprofessional Requirements in Chapter 14 (July 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• PA Guidelines for Identifying Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (August 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Paraprofessional Requirements Under Revised Chapter 14 (September 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Final-Omitted Form Rulemaking Correcting Error in Section 14.143(B) Disciplinary Placements (October 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Reporting of New Caseload Requirements (October 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Gaskin Settlement Agreement Update—Individualized Education Program (IEP) Format and Supplementary Aids and Services (October 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Side-by-Side Quick Reference of the State and Federal Special Education Regulations (October 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Questions and Answers Regarding Revised Chapter 14 (November 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Change in Amount of Special Education Service (November 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Supplemental Regulations to 34 CFR Part 300 (Special Education Programs and Services) (December 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Paraprofessional Online Courses For Special Education Paraeducator Credential of Competency Standards (February 2009)
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Chapter 14 Questions and Answers (Volume 3) (February 2009)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Child Find, Equitable Participation, and Evaluations (May 2009)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Local Education Agency Representation for Individualized Education Program Team Meetings or Revisions (June 2009)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Individualized Education Program Team's Responsibility for Educational Placement in Partial Hospitalization Programs (January 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Impact of School-Based ACCESS Program Services on MA Services (January 2010)
Contact: Keith Focht (717-783-6921)• Dual Enrollment for Special Education Students who are Parentally-Placed in a Nonpublic School (February 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Guidance for School Districts and Charter Schools in Determining if a Student with a Disability is a Foster Child or Residential Child for Billing Purposes (February 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Pennsylvania Guidelines for the Provision of Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM Guidelines) (March 2010)
Contact: Frank Irzyk (800-360-7282, ext. 3334)• School-Based ACCESS Program Services and Use of Electronic Signatures (April 2010)
Contact: Keith Focht (717-783-6921)• Questions and Answers Regarding Reevaluation Procedures and Process (April 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Revocation of Parental Consent for Special Education and Related Services (April 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• The Right to Education Task Force (August 2010)
Contact: Keith Focht (717-783-6921)• Special Education Plan Requirements—Instructional Guidelines for English Learners (October 2010)
Contact: Amy DeLuca (717-736-2650)• Legal Requirements Governing Resolution Meetings (November 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• BrainSTEPS Program (December 2010)
Contact: Brenda Eagan Brown (724-944-6542)• Request for School Based ACCESS Program Restrict Account Monies—Retirement Contribution Calculations (January 2011)
Contact: Karen Porambo (717-705-5186)• Keystone Exams and Participation of Students with Disabilities (March 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Voter Registration as Part of Transition to Adult Life and Voter Registration as Part of Implementation of Chapter 15 Basic Education Circulars (March 2011)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Revision to Revocation of Consent (March 2011)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Participation of Students with Disabilities in the Keystone Exams (April 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Growth Measure for Students with Complex Support Needs (April 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Clarification of the Pendency/Stay Put Policy (April 2011)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)
• Educational Services for Students Who Turn 21 Years of Age During the School Term (May 2011)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Clarification of Responsibilities Relating to ''Host'' Districts, ''Resident'' Districts and the Use of the Request for Change in Approved Private School Assignments (June 2011)
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)• Rosa's Law—Change in Disability Terminology (January 2012)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Internet-Based Tools and Dispute Resolution Services from the Office of Dispute Resolution (January 2012)
Contact: Office for Dispute Resolution (800-222-3353)• Issuance of Prior Written Notice for Evaluations and Reevaluations (September 2012)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Assessment Changes (October 2012)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• The Requirement of State Performance Plan Indicator 8 and PaTTAN Resources to Enhance Parent Engagement (February 2013)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B Parental Consent to Access Public Benefits or Insurance (e.g.) Medicaid (March 2013)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Immunization Requirements and Students with Disabilities (April 2013)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Student Enrollment in Department Funded Slots for Services Provided by the Approved Private Schools and Chartered Schools for the Deaf and Blind Basic Education Circular (April 2013)
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)• Extended School Year Eligibility (May 2013)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Updates to Coordinated Early Intervening Services and Significant Disproportionality (August 2013)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717-783-6911)• Meeting the Academic Needs of the Gifted Learner (September 2013)
Contact: Dr. Shirley Curl (717-786-6361)• School-Based ACCESS Program—Billing Procedures and Requirements for Reimbursements (November 2013)
Contact: Sue Leonard (717-772-1114)• Pennsylvania System of Alternate Assessment and the Pennsylvania Core Standards (May 2014)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Alternate Assessment Update (May 2014)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Keystone Examination/Project-Based Assessment Update (July 2014)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Minor Changes to the School-Age Individualized Education Program Document (May 2014)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Participation by Students with Disabilities in High School Graduation Ceremonies (April 2014)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Special Kids Network Program (August 2014)
Contact: Lynn Dell (717-783-2311)• Transition from School to Community-Based Competitive Employment Grants (July 2014)
Contact: Ann Hinkson-Herrmann (1-800-441-3215)• Updated Forms and Documentation in Relation to Gifted Education (April 2014)
Contact: Dr. Shirley Curl (717-786-6361)K. Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
• School Construction Policies and Procedures (This booklet describes how reimbursement is calculated along with examples and formulas.)
Contact: Jim Vogel (717-787-5993)L. Bureau of School Support—Division of Student Services
• Basic Education Circular Education for Homeless Youth; 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et.seq.
Contact: Storm Camara (717-772-2066)• Basic Education Circular Pregnant & Parenting Teen; 24 P.S. § 13-1327
Contact: Carmen Medina (717-783-6466)• Basic Education Circular Pregnant & Parenting Teen; 24 P.S. § 13-1327
Contact: Carmen Medina (717-783-6466)II. GUIDANCE MANUALS
A. Bureau of Special Education
• Education of Students with Hearing Loss
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Special Education Complaint Investigation Manual
Contact: Walter Howard (717-783-6142)• Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—Part B Program Guidelines for Local Education Agency Applications
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Special Education Contingency Fund Guidelines
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—Part B (IDEA-B), IDEA-B, Section 611, Special Education State Grant
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885) or Sue Leonard
(717-772-1114)• PA Guidelines for De-escalation and the Use of Restraints in Educational Programs
Contact: Keith Focht (717-783-6921)• Chapter 14 Questions and Answers (Paraprofessional, Volume 2, and Volume 3)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• PA Guidelines for Identifying Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) using Response to Invention (RtI)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• School District Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Amy DeLuca (717-736-2650)• Secondary Transition Folder CD
Contact: Walter Howard (717-783-6142)• Special Education Mediation Services
Contact: Kerry Smith (800-222-3353)• State Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—Part B
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)
PENN*LINKS FOR 2015
Title Date Sent Significant Revisions to Permission to Evaluate and Reevaluate Consent Forms
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535January 16, 2015 Annual Deaf-Blind Child Count
Contact: Sue Ann HouseFebruary 3, 2015 Certification and Staffing Policy Guidelines No. 202—Orientation and Mobility Specialists
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311February 18, 2015 School-Based ACCESS Program Update—Request for Proposal Issued
Contact: Ann Hinkson-Herrmann 717.783.6134February 27, 2015 Participation by Students with Disabilities in High School Graduation Ceremonies
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535April 13, 2015 Secondary Transition: Planning for the Future Checklist
Contact: James Palmiero 800.446.5607, Ext. 6851May 14, 2015 Revision to the Invitation to Participate in the Individualized Education Program Team Meeting or Other Meeting
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535May 26, 2015 Individualized Education Program Team's Responsibility for Educational Placement in Partial Hospitalization Programs
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535May 26, 2015 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports Online
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 29, 2015 Transition from Preschool Early Intervention Programs to Kindergarten or First Grade Programs in Charter Schools
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535June 16, 2015 Unified English Braille Transition
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311July 21, 2015 Special Education Performance Grant Opportunity: School to Community-Based Competitive Employment Grant
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607, Ext. 6864August 18, 2015 School-Based ACCESS Program—Reduced Processing Fees for Local Educational Agencies
Contact: Rebekah Ludwick 717.787.5512August 21, 2015 Basic Education Circular: FAPE and One-To-One Support Obligations for Students with Disabilities
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535September 1, 2015 School-Based ACCESS Program Update—Billing for Allowable Health-Related Purchased Services
Contact: Rebekah Ludwick 717.787.5512September 2, 2015 Reporting of Expenditures Relating to Exceptional Students
Contact: Donald Dolbin 717.783.6879September 8, 2015 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment Update—Use of Technology
Contact: Dr. John Machella 412.851.0413October 19, 2015 Presentation of Pennsylvania System of School Assessment and Keystone Exam Accommodation Guidelines for Students with Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans
Contact: Dr. John Machella 412.851.0413October 28, 2015 Chapter 10 Guidance for Students with Disabilities
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311October 29, 2015 School-Based ACCESS Program—Request for Proposals Update
Contact: Rebekah Ludwick 717.787.5512November 3, 2015 Concussions and Return to Learn in the Classroom Environment
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311November 17, 2015 Special Education Students Placed in Homebound Instruction or Instruction Conducted in the Home
Contact: Michael Carricato 717.783.6918November 19, 2015 Guidance Letter from USDE Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services on Dyslexia
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311December 1, 2015 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) Update—Alternate Eligible Content
Contact: Dr. John Machella 412.851.0413December 9, 2015
PENN*LINKS FOR 2016
Title Date Sent Preschool to School-Age Transition Considerations for Children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind
Contact: Shatarupa Podder 717.772.2646February 3, 2016 Secondary Transition and Postsecondary Education and Training
Contact: Maria Mardula 717.787.5770February 3, 2016 Truancy Reporting and Transportation to Student with Disabilities
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745February 4, 2016 Questions and Answers Regarding Students Transitioning from Early Intervention Programs to School-Age Programs
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745February 8, 2016 School-Based ACCESS Program—Contract Update
Contact: Rebecca Ludwick 717.787.5512April 26, 2016 English as a Second Language (ESL) Training Survey
Contact: Jennifer AlicandriApril 29, 2016 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports Online—Open for LEA Review
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 5, 2016 Clarification of Responsibilities Relating to ''Host'' Districts, ''Resident'' Districts and the Use of the Request for Change in Approved Private School Assignment (PDE-4011)
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells 717.783.6882May 16, 2016 Electronic Submissions of 4010s
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells 717.783.6882June 7, 2016 Approved Private Schools and Chartered Schools for the Deaf and Blind Electronic Management Calendar Submissions for the 2015-16 School Year (Fiscal Year 2016-17)
Contact: Holly Fan 717.346.9644June 10, 2016 New Annotated Evaluation Report and Annotated Reevaluation Report on the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Website
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745June 15, 2016 Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network Office in King of Prussia Relocating to Malvern
Contact: Cathy Pfanders 800.441.3215, ext. 7217June 16, 2016 Mandatory Training in Response to Recent Changes in Compliance Monitoring Verification Visits by the Federal Office of Special Education Programs
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells 717.783.6882August 1, 2016 Special Education Plan Requirements—Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Using the Response to Intervention Renewal
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607 ext. 6864August 4, 2016 Indicator 13: Ensuring Success and Compliance
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607 ext. 6864August 11, 2016 State Performance Plan Data Requirements—Postsecondary School Survey (Cohort 2 Exit)
Contact: Paula Schmitt 800.446.5607, ext. 6858August 23, 2016 Indicator 13: Successful Practices in Secondary Transition for Continuous Improvement towards Competitive Integrated Employment
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607, ext. 6864August 24, 2016 Principals Understanding how to Lead Special Education (PULSE) Professional Development Opportunity
Contact: Judy Ball 800.441.3215August 26, 2016 Special Education Plan Training for Phase 3 School Districts
Contact: Robert Daldo 717.610.1224August 29, 2016 The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311September 13, 2016 Special Education Plan Requirements—Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Using the Response to Instruction and Intervention
Contact: Jessica Haas 610.678.6059September 14, 2016 Reporting of Expenditures Relating to Exceptional Students
Contact: Donald Dolbin 717.783.6879September 21, 2016 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System Collection Tracking and Training
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921September 26, 2016 REMINDER: Special Education Plan Training for Phase 3 School Districts
Contact: Robert Daldo 717.610.1224September 29, 2016 Special Education Students Placed in Homebound Instruction or Instruction Conducted in the Home
Contact: Michael Carricato 717.783.6918October 11, 2016 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) Eligibility Criteria and 1 Percent Cap
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745October 19, 2016 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System Collection—Basic Education Circular, Webinar, and Requirement to Report Any Use of Restraints in Educational Programs
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921November 1, 2016 Principals Understanding how to Lead Special Education (PULSE)—Winter/Spring Series
Contact: Tracy Ficca tficcapattan.netNovember 4, 2016 Updated Guidelines for Calculating Educational Environment for Federal Special Education Reporting
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745November 4, 2016 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exam Accommodation Guidelines for Students with Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311November 15, 2016 Section 1306 Students with Disabilities in State Hospitals or State Developmental Centers
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745November 16, 2016 Transition and Work Experience Data Collection
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745December 7, 2016 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System of Collection Tracking—Second Quarter Reporting
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921December 13, 2016
PENN*LINKS FOR 2017
As of December 21, 2017
Title Date Sent REISSUANCE: Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment Eligibility Mandated Waiver Application
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745January 3, 2017 State Performance Plan Data Requirements—Postsecondary School Survey
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607 ext. 6864January 31, 2017 Annual Deaf-Blind Child Count for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and Students
Contact: Sue Ann Houser 800.441.3215, ext. 7243February 1, 2017 Guidelines for English Learners with Individualized Education Programs
Contact: Robert Measel 717.787.8913February 7, 2017 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment Writing Pilot
Contact: John Machella 717.783.2311February 28, 2017 Revisions to the Using Response to Intervention for Specific Learning Disability Determination School Building Application (K-12) for Approval
Contact: Jessica Haas 610.678.6059March 1, 2017 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: State Regulations that Exceed Federal Requirements
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745March 2, 2017 Ann Hinkson-Herrmann Named New Bureau Director for Special Education
Contact: Nancy Zeigler 717.783.6134March 13, 2017 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System of Collection Tracking—3rd Quarter Reporting
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921March 16, 2017 Revised Basic Education Circular: Least Restrictive Environment and Educational Placement for Students with Individualized Education Programs
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745April 20, 2017 Office for Dispute Resolution Timelines
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745April 21, 2017 Survey of Parents of Students with Disabilities
Contacts: Barbara Mozina 814.674.2648
Deborah Sotack 814.349.2381April 28, 2017 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports Online Preview
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 5, 2017 Act 26 of 2016: ''Work Experience for High School Students with Disabilities Act'' Questions and Answers
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745May 8, 2017 Updated Transition and Work Experience Data Collection—Annotated Individualized Education Program
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745May 24, 2017 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports (SEDR) Online
Contacts: Barbara Mozina 814.674.2648
Deborah Sotack 814.349.2381May 26, 2017 July 2017 PennData Table 8A Submission
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 31, 2017 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System of Collection Tracking—4th Quarter Reporting
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921June 2, 2017 Special Education Students Placed in Homebound Instruction or Instruction Conducted in the Home Updated Contact List
Contact: Michael Carricato 717.783.6918June 6, 2017 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment Update—Alternate Eligible Content
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745June 13, 2017 2017-18 Special Education Compliance Monitoring Schedule
Contact: Jill Deitrich 717.783.6876June 27, 2017 Significant Disproportionality Requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Contacts: Patty Todd 717.783.6885
John Gombocz 717.772.3745June 28, 2017 Indicator 13: Ensuring Success and Compliance
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607, ext. 6864July 10, 2017 Significant Disproportionality Stakeholders' Forums
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745
Patty Todd 717.783.6885July 20, 2017 Training in Response to Recent Changes by the Federal Office of Special Education Programs
Contact: Sue Leonard 717.772.1114July 28, 2017 Basic Education Circular Review—Intensive Interagency Coordination
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745August 2, 2017 Principals Understanding how to Lead Special Education Professional Development Opportunity
Contact: Tracy Ficca 800.441.3215, ext. 7203August 8, 2017 Indicator 13: Successful Practices in Secondary Transition for Continuous Improvement
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607, ext. 6864August 9, 2017 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendment—Rosa's Law Change in Disability Terminology
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745August 15, 2017 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment Update—Test Administration Windows/Dates
Contact: Lynda Lupp 800.441.3215, ext. 7233August 18, 2017 2017-18 School Year Restraint Information System of Collection Tracking and Training
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921September 15, 2017 State Performance Plan Data Requirements—Postsecondary School Survey (Cohort 3 Exit)
Contact: Hillary Mangis 800-446.5607, ext. 6878September 18, 2017 Reporting of Expenditures Relating to Exceptional Students
Contact: Donald Dolbin 717.783.6879September 28, 2017 Survey Regarding the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment's Eligibility Criteria for Student Participation
Contact: Lisa Hampe 724.425.3000
Lynda Lupp 800.441.3215, ext. 7233September 29, 2017 Significant Disproportionality Stakeholders' Submission of Written Comments
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745
Patty Todd 717.772.3260October 2, 2017 Special Education Students Placed in Homebound Instruction or Instruction Conducted in the Home
Contact: Amy Deluca 724.938.4348October 3, 2017 Special Education Plan Requirements—Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities using the Response to Intervention
Contact: Jessica Haas 610.678.6059October 4, 2017 Special Education Plan training for Phase 1 School Districts
Contact: Amy Deluca 724.938.4348
Cortney Verner 412.823.67058October 4, 2017 Special Education Plan Information for Phase 3 School Districts
Contact: Amy Deluca 724.938.4348
Cortney Verner 412.823.67058October 6, 2017 Training Opportunity—''Getting Ready: Annual PA Alternate System of Assessment Updates''
Contact: Lisa Hampe 724.425.3000
Lynda Lupp 800.441.3215, ext. 7215October 16, 2017 Clarifications Regarding Documents Rescinded by the U.S. Department of Education
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745November 2, 2017 Placement Options for Special Education
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745November 13, 2017 Out of State Transfers for Students with Disabilities
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745November 14, 2017 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) Eligibility Mandated Waiver Application for the 2017-18 School Year
Contact: Lisa Hampe 724.425.3000
Lynda Lupp 800.441.3215, ext. 7215November 15, 2017 2017-18 School Year Restraint Information System Collection—2nd Quarter Reporting
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921December 12, 2017 Principals Understanding how to Lead Special Education Professional Development Opportunity
Contact: Tracy Ficca 800.441.3215, ext. 7203December 21, 2017
PENN*LINKS FOR 2018
As of August 8, 2018
Title Date Sent State Performance Plan Data Requirements—Postsecondary School Survey (Cohort 3)
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607 ext. 6864January 18, 2018 Approved Private School Electronic Management System Enrollments
Contact: Holly Fan 717.346.9644January 22, 2018 Annual Deaf-Blind Child Count for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Students
Contact: Sue Ann Houser 800.441.3215, ext. 7243February 1, 2018 2018 Writing Assessment for Students Enrolled in the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment
Contact: Lisa Hampe 724.425.3000February 27, 2018 Revised Basic Education Circular: Placement Options for Special Education
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745February 27, 2018 Pennsylvania Unified English Braille Implementation Plan
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745March 1, 2018 2017-18 School Year Restraint Information System Collection Tracking—3rd Quarter Reporting
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921March 2, 2018 State Performance Plan Data Requirements—Postsecondary School Survey—Cohort Two
Contact: Hillary Mangis 800.446.5607 ext. 6878March 12, 2018 Pennsylvania Unified English Braille Implementation Plan Stakeholders' Forums
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745March 19, 2018 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: State Regulations that Exceed Federal Requirements
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745April 4, 2018 Pennsylvania Unified English Braille Implementation Plan Stakeholders' Submission of Written Comments
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745April 25, 2018 Revised Basic Education Circular: Educational Programs for Students in Non-Educational Placements
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745April 27, 2018 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports Online Preview
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 4, 2018 Survey of Parents of Students with Disabilities
Contact: Barbara Mozina 814.674.2648May 10, 2018 2017-18 School Year Restraint Information System Collection Tracking—4th Quarter Reporting
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921May 23, 2018 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports Online
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 25, 2018 July 2018 PennData Table 8A Submission
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 30, 2018 2018-19 Special Education Compliance Monitoring Schedule
Contact: Jill Deitrich 717.783.6876June 13, 2018 Approved Private School Preliminary Deductions
Contact: Holly Fan 717.364.9644June 19, 2018 Annual Notice Amendment
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745July 12, 2018 Revised Basic Education Circular: Instruction Conducted in the Home
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745July 12, 2018 2018-19 School-Based ACCESS Program Statewide Training Sessions
Contact: Jonathan McVey (DHS) 717.395.9435July 18, 2018 Indicator 13: Training Session for What Local Educational Agencies Need to Know for Continuous Improvement for Cyclical Monitoring
Contact: Hillary Mangis 800.446.5607, ext. 6878July 19, 2018 Child Find for Thought to be Gifted Students Attending a Charter School or Cyber Charter School
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745July 23, 2018 Pennsylvania Chapter 14: Final-Omitted Rulemaking to Amend Terminology
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745August 1, 2018 Indicator 13: Effective Transition Practices
Contact: Hillary Mangis 800.446.5607, ext. 6878August 2, 2018 Pennsylvania's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B 2018 Determination
Contact: Ann Hinkson-Herrmann 717.783.6134August 3, 2018 State Performance Plan Data Requirements—Postsecondary School Survey (Cohort 4)
Contact: Hillary Mangis 800.446.5607, ext. 6878August 8, 2018 B. Office of Child Development and Early Learning
1. Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
• Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Statute, Regulations and Guidelines, Effective July 1, 2017
Contact: Deborah C. Wise (717-787-7489)2. Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program
• Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program Request for Applications Guidelines, FY 17-18
Contact: Deborah C. Wise (717-787-7489)3. Early Intervention Services
• 2013-2014 Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council—Early Intervention in Pennsylvania-Annual Report Submitted to the Governor
Contact: Carl Beck (717-783-7213)• Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Carl Beck (717-783-7213)• State Early Intervention, Fiscal Guidelines
Contact: Brian Bell (717-214-7130)• Certificate of Competency—COC EI Standards for Licensed Private Providers applications and renewal instructions
Contact: Kathy Vradenburgh (717-346-1117)
• EI-07 #12 PA Pre-K Counts and Early Intervention Working Together 10/24/2007 • EI-08 #03 Extent and Duration of Early Intervention Programs for Preschoolers, Including Services During Scheduled Breaks in Their Programs 04/16/2008 • EI-08 #09 Early Intervention Special Education Plan Review Notice (EI SEPRN) 08/18/2008 • EI-09 #13 Childfind System Including Children who are Wards of the State, Children Living in Residential Facilities Children Who Were Abused and Children who are Homeless 09/11/2009 • EI-09 #17 Qualifications for Individuals to Provide Speech-Language Pathology Services in Early Intervention and the Requirements for Billing 10/05/2009 • EI-09 #19 Transition of Preschool Children to School Age Programs 10/20/2009 • EI-10 #02 Release of Information 01/29/2010 • EI-10 #06 Funding Responsibilities for Early Intervention Services For Children at Kindergarten Age 05/18/2010 • EI-10 #07 Paraprofessional Qualifications 06/15/2010 • EI-10 #08 Amended Behavior Supports for Young Children 10/25/2010 • EI-11 #01 IDEA Early Intervention Complaint Procedures 06/01/2011 • EI-11 #02 ACT 24 of 2011 Implementations—PELICAN Data Moratorium 08/01/2011 • EI-11 #03 Early Intervention Annual Data Review 10/27/2011 • EI-12 #01 Screening, Evaluation and Assessment in Early Intervention 04/11/2012 • EI-12 #03 Confidentiality, Parent Consent and Surrogate Parents 04/11/2012 • EI-12 #07 Collecting and Reporting Child Outcome Data in Infant/Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Programs 10/26/2012 • EI-12 #08 Local Determination Process 10/26/2012 • EI-12 #09 Public Participation Requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 10/26/2012 • EI-13 #01 Transition of Toddlers to Preschool or Other Community Services 01/30/2013 • EI-13 #03 Session Notes 04/26/2013 • OCDEL-13 #01 Children Experiencing Homelessness 05/09/2013 • EI-13 #06 Children who Have a Hearing Loss 08/01/2013 • EI-13 #07 Positive Behavior Support 08/29/2013 • EI-13 #08
Eligibility for Infant/Toddlers and Preschool Early Intervention 12/13/2013 EI-16 #01 Provider Qualifications 02/12/16 EI-16 #02 Lead Exposure in Infants/Toddlers and Preschoolers 08/31/16 EI-17 #01 Inclusion of All Childhood Program in Pennsylvania 07/01/17 EI-17 #02 Reduction of Expulsion and Suspension in Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania 07/01/17 Contact: Andrea Algatt 717-783-5058
C. Data Quality Office
• Private and Nonpublic Enrollment Instruction Manual, 2017-2018
Contact: Deb Rodrigues (717-787-6764)• Pennsylvania Information Management System User Manual, Vol 1 and 2, 2017-2018
Contact: Dave Ream (717-787-6698)D. Bureau of State Library
• Revised Classification Scheme for Pennsylvania State Publications,
Contact: Mary Spila (717-783-3884)E. Bureau of Library Development
• 2015 Pennsylvania Library Statistics, 2017
• A Handbook for Public Library Trustees, Fifth Edition, 2003
• Continuing Education Guidelines for Public Library Staff, 2005
• Directory of Pennsylvania Libraries, 2016
• Guidelines for Negotiating Agreements for District Library Center Services, 2017
• Guidelines for Statewide Library Card System, 1999
• Guidelines for Library Services for Older Pennsylvanians, 2012
• Guidelines for Distribution of State Aid by Pennsylvania public Library Systems, 2010
• Guidelines for Youth Services in Pennsylvania's Public Libraries, 2009
• Interlibrary Loan Lending Policy—Pennsylvania State Correctional Institutions, 2005
• Library Service and Technology Act Five-Year State Plan — Federal Fiscal years: 2018-2023, 2017
• Measuring Up To Standards Findings: The Impact of School Library Programs and Information Literacy in Pennsylvania Schools, 2000
• Pennsylvania Guidelines for School Library Information Programs, 2005
• Pennsylvania Interlibrary Loan Guidelines, 2011
• Pennsylvania Interlibrary Loan Procedures Manual, 2011
• Pennsylvania Library Accounting Manual, 2010
• Rare Books Expenditure Guidelines, 2006
Contact: Matthew Spiegel (717-783-5738)F. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
G. Office for Safe Schools
• Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth
Contact: Dana Klouser (717-705-3771)• Commonwealth Student Assistance Program Training System Handbook: Guidelines, Monitoring Procedures, Standards and Core Competencies, and Related Information
Contact: Joe Loccisano (717-346-4253)• School Attendance Improvement and Truancy Reduction Toolkit
Contact: Joe Loccisano (717-346-4253)• Bullying Prevention Support Plan
Contact: Carol Kuntz (717-783-6469)• Model Dating Violence Policy
Contact: Joe Loccisano (717-346-4253)• Model Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Policy
Contact: Joe Loccisano (717-346-4253)H. School Services Office
• Basic Education Circulars (BECs)—Current 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, and State Board of Education Regulations—Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapters 1—23, 342 and 349, and other state and federal laws and regulations. Topics include among others: Access to Secondary Students—Enrollment of Students—Emergency School Closings—Home Education Programs—Special Education—Payments for Education—Graduation of Seniors—School Construction—Safe Schools—Copyright Law—Commissions—Instruct- ional Time. (Link to BECs: http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/basic_education_circulars/7497)
Contact: Thomas Dubbs (717-214-8212)• Access to Secondary Students
Contact: Lyneice Parker-Hunter (717-783-6610)• Background Checks (Act 114)
Contact: Jeanette Morales (717-787-3750)• Child Labor Laws and Employment of Minors
Contact: April Queeley (717-783-4860)• Commissions
Contact: Debra Haines (717-783-6722)• Days Schools Not to be Kept Open
Contact: Monica Washington (717-783-6746)• Emergency School Closings
Contact: Lyneice Parker-Hunter (717-783-6610)• Enrollment of Students
Contact: Lyneice Parker-Hunter (717-783-6610)• Foreign Student's Eligibility for Enrollment
Contact: Monica Washington (717-783-6746)• Graduation of Seniors
Contact: Lyneice Parker-Hunter (717-783-6610)• Home Education Program
Contact: Thomas Dubbs (717-214-8212)• School Services Programs on PDE Website
• Disclosure of Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities Survey
• Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Contact: Thomas Dubbs (717-214-8212)I. Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Application and Instructions for Professional Educator (Includes background information, application forms, and directions.)
• Teacher Certification Information Sheets (Various handout papers used to respond to queries on professional educator certification in Pennsylvania.)
Contact: Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)• Application Booklets (Revised May 2001)
• Applicant Prepared Outside of Pennsylvania (Revised 1/11)
• Emergency Permits and Act 97 Waivers (Revised 1/11)
• Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (Revised 7/10)
• Applicant Prepared In Pennsylvania (Revised 7/10)
• Professional Educator Certificate (Revised 6/08)
• 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 6/11)
• 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: Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)J. Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education
1. Division of Higher and Career Education
• Records Accessibility Policy for Closing/Closed Degree Granting Institutions
• Substantive Change Policy for Degree Programs
• Memo dated May 18, 2005 with Instructions for Preparing Program Applications
• AP 176 Instructions for Preparing the Private Licensed Schools Contract Bond
• PDE-4627 Student Information Publication Requirements and Instructions
• PDE-3774 Enrollment Agreement Check Sheet
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidelines for the Approval of Degree Programs
• 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
• 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 DegreePrivate Licensed Schools Memorandum—Distance Educa-
tion
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-772-3623)K. Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
• Clarification of State Board of Education Regulations Regarding Curriculum (§ 31.21) and Academic Calendar (§ 31.22) Curricula Credit Policy?
• Guidelines for the Establishment of Public Community Colleges in Pennsylvania
• Guidelines for the Establishment of the Rural Regional College
Contact: Michael Dotts (717-705-7787)• Procedures and Guidance Related to the Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee and the Statewide College Credit Transfer System
• 30-Credit Transfer Framework and Framework Equivalency Standards
• Statewide Program-to-Program Articulation Agreements
• Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center (PA TRAC) website
Contact: Noe Ortega (717-772-3737 )• Horace Mann Bond-Leslie Pinckney Hill Scholarship Program Guidelines
Contact: Noe Ortega (717-772-3737)• Technical College Programs Guidelines
Contact: Noe Ortega (717-772-3737)• Application Guidelines for Community Education Councils
Contact: Michael Dotts (717-705-7787)• Pennsylvania Information Management System Postsecondary Manual for Community Colleges
• Pennsylvania Information Management System Postsecondary Guidelines for Unit Level Data Collection
• Pennsylvania Information Management System Postsecondary Data Collection Opt Out Policy
• 2017-18 PIMS PERKINS MOE Manual for Community Colleges
Contact: Michael Dotts (717-705-7787)L. Bureau of Career & Technical Education
• Guidelines for Administrator: How to Comply with Federal and State Laws and Regulations
• Sample Training Agreement for Cooperative Education PDE-4555
• Sample Training Plan for Cooperative Education PDE-4617
• Sample Training Plan for Cooperative Education PDE-4617A
• Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Association—State and Federal Child Labor Laws, Instructional Resources and Sample Forms
• Child Labor Act
• Prohibited Occupations Under the Child Labor Act
Contact: Mike Stanger (717-772-4870)• Application for Approval of Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
Contact: Sheri Weidman (717-772-4868)• A Guide to Student Occupational Competency Testing
• Student Occupational Competency Testing in Pennsylvania
Contact: Kevin Springman (717-783-6623)• Professional Personnel Development Centers Grants
Contact: Beth Marshall (717-783-6860)• Perkins Local Plan Funding Guidelines Title I Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 P.L. 109-270
Contact: Monique Burton (717-346-3188)• CATS Secondary Program Approval Instructions
• Career & Technical Education Secondary POS Pathways
• Annual Educational and Occupational Objectives for Students Enrolled in a Secondary Career and Technical Education Approved Program
• Approved Secondary Program and Industry Credential Search
• Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF)
Contact: Jean Kelleher (717-783-6962)• Occupational Competency Assessment Policy Manual
Contact: Beth Marshall (717-783-6860)• Child Development Laboratory Procedures Guidelines
• CDA-Ready Verification Form
• CDA-Ready Certificate Documentation, Preschool
• CDA-Ready Certificate Documentation, Infant/Toddler
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Contact: Jean Kelleher (717-783-6962)• Industry-Recognized Credentials for Career and Technical Education Programs: Resource Guide
Contact: Beth Marshall (717-783-6860)• Career and Technical Student Organizations of PA
Contact: Jean Kelleher (717-783-6962)• Self-Study Booklet for Compliance Review for Approval of a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
Contact: Sheri Weidman (717-772-4868)• Perkins Statewide Articulation Agreement
• Student Documentation Coversheet for Programs of Study Articulation Agreements
Contact: David Garnes (717-783-6859)• Final Expenditure Reports
Contact: Monique Burton (717-346-3188)• Competitive Equipment Grants
Contact: Monique Burton (717-346-3188)• Effective Practices for Occupational Advisory Committees
• Establishing & Operating Effective Local Advisory Committees
• Establishing & Operating Effective Occupational Advisory Committees
Contact: Jean Kelleher (717-783-6962)• Supplemental Equipment Grant
Contact: Janelle Smith (717-783-6990)M. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
• Home Language Survey Contact: Tami Shaffer (717-705-3829)
• Post Exit Monitoring Guidance & Sample Monitoring Forms
Contact: Bob Measel (717-783-6595)• Pennsylvania Department of Education Gifted Guidelines, August 2010
Contact: Division of Instructional Quality (717-783-3958)• Online Theory Drive Education Policy
Contact: Division of Instructional Quality (717-783-3958)• Pennsylvania Literacy Framework
Contact: Rebekah Baum-Leaman (717-783-6538)• No Child Left Behind Act—Supplemental Education Services—Instructions for Completing the Provider Application (on PDE Website)
Contact: Division of Federal Programs (717-783-3381)• BEC 22 Pa. Code § 04.26* Educating Students With Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and English Language Learners (ELL)
Contact: Bob Measel (717-783-6595)N. Bureau of School Support
• Act 48 Professional Education Plan Guidelines, March 2007
Contact: Kraig Kiehl (717-783-4307)• Act 48 Approved Provider Guidelines, September 2013
Contact: Kraig Kiehl (717-783-4307)• Induction Plan Guidelines, September 2013
Contact: Kraig Kiehl (717-783-4307)N. PENNLINKs:
• PA Environmental Education Act of 1993. This Act set responsibilities for the Department of Education as it relates to environmental education for the school districts of the Commonwealth. It also sets responsibilities for formal and non-formal educational entities. This Act is incorporated into the PA School Code of 1949.
Contact: Dave Bauman (717-783-6598)O. Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
• Planning and Construction Workbook (Forms Used to Apply for Commonwealth Reimbursement for a School Construction Project)
Contact: Jim Vogel (717-787-5993)• Charter School Lease Reimbursement Program
Contact: Patti Garman-Scott (717-787-5993)• Pennsylvania Community Colleges Capital Funding Framework—2018-19
• Application for State Assistance for Construction of Community College Facilities
Contact: Naomi Rudisill (717-787-5993)• Instructions for Reporting Child Accounting Data
• Instructions for Reporting Pupil Transportation Data
• Instructions for Charter Schools to Request Subsidy Withholding from School Districts
Contact: Benjamin Hanft (717-787-5423)• Out-of-State Special Education Placements Approval and Reimbursement (jointly with the Bureau of Special Education)
Contact: Benjamin Hanft (717-787-5423)P. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
• Assessment Handbooks
Contact: Ray Young (717-783-6633)• Accommodations Guidelines for Students with IEPs, and Students with 504 Plans
Contact: Diane Simaska (717-346-8064)• Accommodations Guidelines for English Language Learners
Contact: Diane Simaska (717-346-8064)• Assessment Participation and Performance Attribution Map
Contact: Shazia Waters (717-772-0020)• PSSA Test Security Procedures
Contact: Jay Gift (717-783-1144)Q. Bureau of School Support—Division of Student Services
• Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Monthly Attendance Instructions
• Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Guidelines
Contact: Carmen Medina (717-783-6466)III. DECISIONS
A. State Charter School Appeal Board
• Vitalistic Therapeutic Center Charter School (Bethlehem Area SD) CAB # 1999-6
• William Bradford Academy Charter School (Keystone Oaks SD) CAB # 1999-8
• Wonderland Charter School (State College Area SD) CAB # 1999-3
• Sugar Valley Rural Charter School (Keystone Central SD) CAB # 1999-4
• Phoenix Academy Charter School (Phoenixville Area SD) CAB # 1999-10
• Hills Academy Charter School (Penn Hills SD) CAB # 1999-12
• Collegium Charter School (West Chester Area SD) CAB # 1999-9
• Vitalistic Therapeutic Center Charter School (Allentown City SD) CAB # 1999-5
• Shenango Valley Regional Charter School (Hermitage and Sharon City SD) CAB # 1999-11
• Ronald G. Brown Charter School (Harrisburg City SD) CAB # 1999-1
• Edith & Eloise Academy (Steel Valley and Pittsburgh School Districts) CAB # 1999-13
• Creative Educational Concepts Charter School (Chester Upland SD) CAB # 1999-15
• Souderton Charter School Collaborative (Souderton Area SD) CAB # 1999-2
• Bucks County Montessori Charter School (Pennsbury SD) CAB # 1999-7
• Environmental Charter School (Palisades SD) CAB # 1999-14
• W.E.B. Dubois Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-10
• William Bradford Academic Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-1
• Dimensions of Learning Academic Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-7
• Rising Sun Academy Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-4
• Leadership Learning Partners Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-8
• Delaware Valley High Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-5
• Lincoln-Edison Charter School (York SD) CAB # 2000-11
• Independence Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-2
• Kemetic Institute Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-6
• Genesis Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-9
• Legacy Charter School (Council Rock SD) CAB # 2000-14
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School (Bethlehem Area SD) CAB # 2000-12
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School (Saucon Valley SD) CAB # 2000-13
• Vitalistic Therapeutic Center Charter School (Bethlehem Area SD) CAB # 2000-15
• Dr. Lorraine K. Monroe Academy Charter School (Millcreek Township SD) CAB # 2000-16
• Learning Connection Charter School (Chester Upland SD) CAB # 2001-1
• Renaissance Academy of Pittsburgh, Alternative of Hope Edison Charter School (SD of Pittsburgh) CAB #2001-2
• Elan Charter School (Pennsbury SD) CAB # 2001-3
• Ricci J. Hausley Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2001-4
• Thurgood Marshall Charter School (Wilkinsburg SD) CAB # 2001-5
• Phoenix Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2001-6
• Penn Hills Charter School (Penn Hills SD) CAB # 2001-7
• David P. Richardson Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2001-8
• Fell Charter School (Carbondale Area SD) CAB # 2001-9 • Graystone Academy Charter School (Coatesville Area School District) CAB #2002-1
• Infinity Charter School (Central Dauphin School District) CAB #2002-4
• Einstein Academy Charter School (Morrisville Borough School District) CAB #2002-6
• Wonderland Charter School (State College Area School District) CAB #2002-7
• Lincoln-Edison Charter School (School District of the City of York) CAB #2002-03
• Montessori Regional Charter School (Millcreek Township School District) CAB #2002-05
• Einstein Academy Charter School (Morrisville Borough School District) CAB #2002-06
• Wonderland Charter School (State College Area School District) CAB #2002-07
• Propel Charter School (Steel Valley School District) CAB # 2003-01
• Bear Creek Community Charter School (Wilkes-Barre School District) CAB #2003-03
• Bucks County Montessori Charter School (Pennsbury School District) CAB #2003-04
• Propel Charter School (McKeesport Area School District) CAB #2004-01
• Bear Creek Community Charter School (Wilkes-Barre Area School District) CAB #2004-2
• Propel Montour Charter School (Montour School District) CAB # 2004-03
• Sugar Valley Rural Charter School (Keystone Central SD) CAB # 2004-04
• Pocono Mountain Math Science & Technology Charter School (Pocono Mountain SD) CAB # 2004-05
• Propel Charter School-East (Penn Hills SD) CAB #2005-01
• Propel Charter School-East (Woodland Hills SD) CAB # 2005-02
• Lincoln Charter School (SD of the City of York) CAB # 2005-03
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional C.S. (Bethlehem ASD) CAB # 2005-04
• Arts & 3 R's Inc. (Wyoming Valley West SD) CAB #2005-05
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional C.S. (Saucon Valley SD) CAB # 2005-06
• Vitalistic Therapeutic C.S. (Bethlehem SD) CAB # 2005-07
• Ronald H. Brown Charter School (Harrisburg City School District) CAB # 2005-08
• Voyager Charter School (Garnet Valley School District) CAB # 2005-09
• City College Prep Charter School (Pittsburgh School District) CAB # 2006-01
• Career Connections Charter Middle School (Pittsburgh School District) CAB # 2006-03
• Propel Montour (Montour School District) CAB # 2006-04
• Family Choice (Towanda, Wyalusing & Northeast Bradford) CAB # 2006-05
• Propel Charter School Duquesne (Duquesne School District) CAB # 2006-06
• Education Innovations Lab Charter School (Pittsburgh School District) CAB # 2007-01
• RAPAH (Pittsburgh Public School District) CAB # 2007-03
• Fell Charter School (Carbondale Area School District) CAB # 2007-04
• Environmental School in Frick Park (School District of Pittsburgh) CAB # 2007-05
• Capital Academy Charter School (Harrisburg School District) CAB # 2007-02 • Family Choice Charter School (Towanda and Northeast Bradford School Districts) CAB # 2007-06
• Lincoln Charter Middle School (School District of the City of York) CAB # 2008-01
• IDEA Cyber Charter School, CAB # 2008-03
• The Lighthouse Cyber Charter School CAB # 2008-04
• Penn Johns Charter School (Conestoga Valley School District) CAB # 2008-05
• Germantown Settlement Charter School (Philadelphia School District) CAB # 2008-06
• Renaissance Charter School (Philadelphia School District) CAB # 2008-07
• Mt. Jewett Area Charter School for Academic Excellence (Kane Area School District) CAB # 2009-01
• Vida Charter School (Gettysburg Area and Hanover Public School Districts) CAB # 2009-02
• Propel Charter School—Sunrise (Woodland Hills School District) CAB # 2009-03
• Thomas Paine Charter School (Catasaugua and Northampton School Districts) CAB # 2000-04
• Montessori Regional Charter School (Millcreek Twp. And Erie School Districts) CAB # 2009-05
• ASPIRA Bilingual Charter School v. Department of Education CAB # 2009-06
• Sugar Valley Rural Charter School (Keystone Central School District) CAB # 2009-07
• Northside Urban Pathways Charter School (Pittsburgh Public School District) CAB # 2010-01
• Community Services Leadership Development Charter School (Pittsburgh Public School District) CAB#2012-02
• Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School (Baldwin Area School District) CAB # 2010-03
• Vitalistic Therapeutic Charter School (Bethlehem Area School District) CAB # 2010-04
• Valley Academy Charter School (Hazleton Area School District) CAB # 2010-05
• Leadership Academy for Math & Science (Pittsburgh, Woodland Hills & Penn Hills SDs) CAB 2011-01
• Pocono Mountain Charter School Appeal 3/16/11 Decision Not to Renew (Pocono Mountain School District) CAB 2011-02
• Baden Academy Charter School (Ambridge Area School District CAB 2011-02
• Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School (Scranton & Abington Heights School Districts) CAB 2011-04
• Community Academy of Philadelphia (Philadelphia School District) CAB 2011-05
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School (Bethlehem School District) CAB 2011-06
• Chester Charter School for the Arts (Chester Upland School District) CAB 2012-02
• Pocono Mountain Charter School (Pocono Mountain School District) CAB 2010-06
• Graystone Academy Charter School (Coatesville Area School District) CAB 2012-01
• Washington Classical Charter School (Trinity Area School District) CAB 2012-05
• Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School (Allentown School District) CAB 2012-10
• Steam Charter School of Harrisburg (Harrisburg School District) CAB 2012-11
• Career Connections Charter High School (School District of Pittsburgh) CAB 2012-12
• New Hope Academy Charter School (School District of the City of York) CAB 2012-13
• Duquesne Charter School (City of Duquesne School District) CAB 2013-01
• Propel Charter School—Hazelwood (School District of Pittsburgh) CAB 2013-02
• Discovery Charter School (School Reform Commission & School District of Philadelphia) CAB 2013-06
• Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School (Bethlehem Area School District) CAB 2013-07
• Bensalem Keystone Academy Charter School (Bensalem Township School District) CAB 2012-14
• Propel Charter School—West (Sto-Rox School District) CAB 2013-09
• Truebright Science Academy Charter School (School District of Philadelphia) CAB 2013-11
• Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School (School District of Philadelphia) CAB 2013-12
• Young Scholars of McKeesport Charter School (McKeesport Area School District) CAB 2013-14
• Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School (Bethlehem Area School District) CAB 2013-15
• Allentown Engineering Academy Charter School (Allentown School District) CAB 2014-01
• MAST-Neshaminy Charter School (Neshaminy Township School District) CAB 2014-02
• Arts Academy Elementary Charter School (Allentown School District) CAB 2014-03
• Collaborative North Penn Charter School (North Penn School District) CAB 2014-05
• Provident Charter School (William Penn School District) CAB 2014-06
• Choices of William Penn Charter School (William Penn School District) CAB 2014-07
• Vision Academy Charter School (William Penn School District) CAB 2015-03
• Imani Education Circle Charter School (School District of Philadelphia) CAB 2014-08
• Insight PA Cyber Charter School (PA Department of Education) CAB 2015-01
• Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship (Penn Hills School District) CAB 2015-02
• Education for New Generations Charter School v. North Penn School District CAB 2013-10
• New Castle Arts Academy Charter School v. New Castle Area School District CAB 2014-14
• Environmental Charter Schol at Frick Park v. School District of Philadelphia CAB 2016-01
• Spartanburg Community Charter School v. Corry Area School District CAB 2016-02
• Delaware Valley Charter High School v. School District of Philadelphia School Reform Commission CAB 2016-06
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School v. Bethlehem Area School District and Saucon Valley School District CAB 2016-14
• I-LEAD Charter School v. Reading School District CAB 2016-05
• Gillingham Charter School v. Pottsville Area School District CAB 2016-06
• Fell Charter School v. Carbondale Area School District CAB 2017-02
Contact: Alaina Koltash (717) 787-5500B. Teacher Tenure Appeals
• Patricia A. Gorman v. East Allegheny School District, No. 4-96
• In Re: Petition of Stroudsburg Area School District, No. 6-96
• Bridget E. Kelly v. Stroudsburg Area School District, No. 6-96A
• Joseph G. Cesari v. North Schuylkill School District, No. 2-96
• Deborah N. Collins v. Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, Teacher No. 3-96 • Renee Czubowicz-Drouse v. Mid Valley School District, No. 6-95
• Margaret M. McMackin v. Pittsburgh School District, No. 8-95
• Wayne Sousa v. Palisades School District, No. 10-95
• James D. Holt v. Muncy Area School District and Board of Directors, No. 12-94
• Roland H. Holvey v. Northumberland County Area Vocational-Technical School, No. 13-94
• Sally Bollinger v. Curwensville Area School District and Board of School Directors, No. 9-94
• William Dopko, et al. v. Riverside Board of School Directors, No. 2-94
• Callie Anderson, et al. v. Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia, No. 16-94
• Patricia Peiffer v. Lake-Lehman School District, No. 9-93
• Mary Ellen Mela v. Morrisville School District, No. 5-95
• Angela Martino v. Philadelphia City School District, No. 7-95
• Shawn-Kimberly Kocher v. Salisbury School District, No. 5-97
• Dale Kessler v. Line Mountain School District, No. 11-94
• Thomas Katruska v. Bethlehem-Center School District, No. 4-97
• Jane L. Shaffer v. Riverview Intermediate Unit, No. 6-97
• John Reber and Thomas L. McDevitt v. Reading School District, No. 12-95
• Mark Berman, et al v. Philadelphia School District, No. 3-97
• Jay Mastro v. City of Pittsburgh School Board, No. 1-98
• Carol Ann Russo v. Easton Area School District, No. 4-98
• Mary Anne Norris v. Penns Valley Area District, No. 2-98
• Alice Hirsch v. Montour School District, Teacher, No. 2-97
• Karen Korman v. Penns Valley Area School District, No. 1-99
• Kevin Santry v. Phildelphia School District, No. 2-99
• Stephen Moiles v. Marple Newtown School District, No. 1-00
• James B. Dickinson, Jr. v. Gettysburg Area School District, No. 3-98
• Dale Clymer v. Berks County Intermediate Unit, No. 2-00
• Nancy J. Zelno v. Lincoln Intermediate Unit, No. 3-00
• Colleen Sheptock v. Muncy School District, No. 4-00
• Priscilla Barto v. Williamsport Area School District, No. 3-99
• Margaret McMackin v. Pittsburgh School District, No. 5-99
• Mary Claire Brown v. Parkland Area School District, No. 7-97
• Robert Adams v. Harrisburg School District, No. 5-00
• Dr. Henry Benz v. Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh, No. 3-01
• Glenn Gow v. Big Spring School District, No. 1-97
• Carol Ann Russo v. Easton Area School District, No. 4-98A
• Maureen Joyce v. Board of Directors of Spring-Ford School District, No. 2-01
• Kenna Williams v. Clearfield County Vocational-Technical School, No. 4-99
• Barbara Palumbo v. Board of Directors of DuBois Area School District, No. 4-01
• Jacquelyn N'Jai v. Pittsburgh School District, No. 5-01
• William Brunson v. Coatesville Area School District, No. 1-02
• Thomas Hajduz v. Peters Twp. School District, No. 1-03
• Dr. Linda Portlock v. Harrisburg Area School District, No. 2-02
• Edwin Hasson v. Glendale School District, No. 5-03
• Joanne Henshaw v. Boyertown Area School District, No. 7-03
• Shirley Curl v. Solanco School District, No. 1-04
• Peter Igoe v. Dunmore School District, No. 3-03
• Cecil E. Clugston v. Franklin County Career and Technology Center, No. 4-03
• Eleanor Jones v. School District of Pittsburgh, No. 3-04
• Donald Becker v. York County School of Technology, No. 4-04
• Dr. Brenda G. Turner v. Wilkinsburg School District, No. 5-04
• Faith Kline v. Loyalsock Township School District, No. 1-05
• Bradley Flickinger v. Lebanon School District, No. 2-05
• Dr. Adrienne Lancaster v. Carlynton School District, No. 3-05
• Albert J.Papada v. Pine Grove Area School District, No. 4-05
• Shirley Curl v. Solanco School District, No. 1-04A
• Carol J. Belas v. Juniata School District, No. 2-04
• Cassandra Richardson Kemp, Richard Mascari, Lorraine Eberhardt Tyler & Margaret Brown v. City of Pittsburgh Public Schools, No. 1-06
• Gene Lawrence Rizzo v. Apollo-Ridge School District, No. 2-06
• Marilyn Chapleskie v. Williams Valley School District, No. 2-07
• Rox-Ann Reifer v. Williamsburg Area School District, No. 1-07
• Judith Sargent v. Schuylkill Valley School District, No. 2-08
• Lee V. McFerrin v. Farrell Area School District, 3-08
• Ronald J. McCauley v. Lenape Vocational Technical School, No. 4-08
• Kimla Robinson v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 1-09
• Shahla Mazdeh v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 2-09
• Gertrude W. Rose v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 5-09
• Eric Waters v. Harrisburg School District, No. 7-09
• Jeffrey Madden v. Perkiomen Valley School District, No. 5-08
• Vicky Rose v. School District of Pittsburgh, No. 4-09
• Dr. Carole Policastro v. Steel Valley School District, No. 6-09
• Robert J. Ritz, Jr. v. Hazleton Area School District, No. 8-09
• Dr. Joseph W. Findley, Jr. v. Montour School District, No. 1-10
• Richard Migliore v. Philadelphia City School District, No. 2-10
• Ellis Jones v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 1-11
• Angela DeBattista v. McKeesport Area School District, No. 2-11
• Richard W. Migliore, J.D. v. School District of Philadelphia and School Reform Commission of Philadelphia, No. 3-11
• Tara Buske v. Neshaminy School District, No. 4-11
• Andrea Christine Butterfield v. Dover Area School District, No. 5-11
• Jodi Johnson v. Southeastern Greene School District, No. 1-12
• Andrew Samuelsen v. Hanover Public School District, No. 3-12 • Elaine Cutler v. Bellefonte Area School District, No. 1-13
• Davaun Barnett v. Penn Hills School District, No. 5-13
• Dr. Darla Hammond v. Chester Upland School District, No. 1-14
• Serge Vladimirksy v. School District of Philadelphia, School Reform Commission, No. 2-12
• Jeffrey Zollars v. Moon Township School District, No. 4-13
• Gwendolyn Damiano v. Scranton School District, No. 2-15
• Steven T. Furst v. Easton Area School District, No. 3-13
• Alonzo Deluliis v. Pittsburgh Board of Education, No. 2-14
• Richard Erdlen, Jr., v. Lincoln Intermediate Unit, No. 4-15
• Ronald Harrison Burnett, II v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 5-15
• Joseph Giansante v. City of Pittsburgh Board of Education, No. 6-15
• Heath Bullard v. Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, No. 7-15
• Staci Fitzpatrick v. McKeesport Area School District, No. 1-16
• Timothy Metz v. Bethlehem Area School District, No. 2-16
• Joseph P. Moffitt v. Tunkhannock Area School District, No. 3-16
• Ronald Harrison Burnett, III v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 4-16
• David Haninchick v. Lebanon School District, No. 3-17
Contact: Robert Tomaine (717) 787-5500C. Certification Appeal Committee
• John DiLeonard, Certification Appeal #01-01
• Mark Lysiak, Certification Appeal #01-02
• Donna Radice, Certification Appeal #01-03
• Edward Penn, Certification Appeal #01-04
• Brook Kabakjian, Certification Appeal #01-05
• Mark Mannella, Certification Appeal #01-06
• Timothy Kalajainen, Certification Appeal #01-07
• Andrew Igbineweka, Certification Appeal #01-08
• Frances Santiago, Certification Appeal #01-09
• Ronald Duska, Certification Appeal #01-10
• Kim Cuff, Certification Appeal #01-11
• John Hillard, Certification Appeal #01-12
• Gregory Williams, Certification Appeal #01-13
• Shirley Dickinson, Certification Appeal #01-14
• Mary Lamm, Certification Appeal #01-15
• Thomas Podpora, Certification Appeal #01-16
• Joseph Liberati, Certification Appeal #01-17
• M Miller, Certification Appeal #01-18
• Dianne Hammett, Certification Appeal #01-19
• Sandra Williams, Certification Appeal #01-20
• Paul Gomes, Certification Appeal #01-21
• John Lyman, Certification Appeal #01-22
• Robert Gockley, Certification Appeal #01-23
• Ronald Mihalko, Certification Appeal #01-24
• Patricia Hoffman-Miller, Certification Appeal #01-25
• Thomas Smith, Certification Appeal #01-26
• Susan Karnbauer, Certification Appeal #01-27
• Bryan McGraw, Certification Appeal #01-28
• Sister Marilynn Chapleski, Certification Appeal #01-29
• John Ray, Certification Appeal #01-30
• Carol McKnight, Certification Appeal #01-31
• Teresa Dodds, Certification Appeal #01-33
• Donna Papocchia, Certification Appeal #01-34
• William Miller, Certification Appeal #01-35
• Karen Overfield, Certification Appeal #01-36
• Phillip Calderone, Certification Appeal #02-01
• Patty Todd, Certification Appeal #02-02
• Bruce Hess, Certification Appeal #02-03
• Michael Knobloch, Certification Appeal #02-04
• Vera White, Certification Appeal #02-05
• Patti MacPhee, Certification Appeal #02-06
• Marie-Pierre Murray, Certification Appeal #02-07
• Charles Whittier, Certification Appeal #02-08
• Kara Konrad, Certification Appeal #02-09
• David Danner, Certification Appeal #02-10
• Alice Goldberg, Certification Appeal #02-11
• Keith Laser, Certification Appeal #02-12
• Marian Smith, Certification Appeal #02-13
• Lata Anatheswaran, Certification Appeal #02-14
• Marilyn Klein, Certification Appeal #02-15
• Susan Cunnup, Certification Appeal #02-17
• Wallace Gary, Certification Appeal #02-19
• Curtis James, Certification Appeal #02-20
• Esther Beck, Certification Appeal # 02-21
• Sheryl Johnson, Certification Appeal #02-22
• Robert Bryson, Certification Appeal #02-24
• Jennifer Boylan, Certification Appeal #02-25
• Andrew Bowalick, Certification Appeal #02-26
• Irene Conrad, Certification Appeal #02-27
• Richard Rhinesmith, Certification Appeal #02-28
• Nicodemo Lombardo, Certification Appeal #02-29
• Marian Menapace, Certification Appeal #02-30
• Dale Herman, Certification Appeal #02-31
• Eugene Williams, Certification Appeal #02-32
• Chris Shaeffer, Certification Appeal #02-34
• Deborah Cox, Certification Appeal #02-35
• Eric Fraunfelter, Certification Appeal #02-36
• Thomas Hojnowski, Certification Appeal #02-37
• Robyn Fasolino, Certification Appeal #02-38
• Joan Nedwreski, Certification Appeal #02-39
• Greg Protzman, Certification Appeal #02-40
• Terrance Gumper, Certification Appeal #02-41
• James Burnworth, Certification Appeal #02-42
• Paul Kennedy, Certification Appeal #02-43
• Jason Geissler, Certification Appeal #02-44
• Richard Mooberry, Certification Appeal #02-45
• William Millar, Certification Appeal #02-46
• Jeannie French, Certification Appeal #02-47
• Kelly Harbaugh, Certification Appeal #02-48
• Ellen Braffman Certification Appeal #03-01
• Oscar Torres Certification Appeal #03-02
• Susan Dinnocenti Certification Appeal #03-03
• Judith Karakawa Certification Appeal #03-04
• Carol Morgan Certification Appeal #03-05
• William Richman Certification Appeal #03-06
• Kelly Davenport Certification Appeal #03-07
• Jesse Denkins Certification Appeal #03-08
• Peter Leo Certification Appeal #03-09
• Mary Jane Londis Certification Appeal #03-10
• Joseph Martin Certification Appeal #03-11
• Caryl Parker Certification Appeal #03-12
• Tricia Reitz Certification Appeal #03-13
• Nicholas Schiappo Certification Appeal #03-14
• Gregory Wilson Certification Appeal #03-15
• Karen Kanter Certification Appeal #03-16
• George Custer Certification Appeal #03-17
• Christie Homell Certification Appeal #03-18
• Jonathan Hornbeck Certification Appeal #03-19
• Alexander Nicolas Certification Appeal #03-20
• Laura Wilson Bonner Certification Appeal #03-21
• Patricia Raugh Certification Appeal #03-22
• Wesley Alexander Certification Appeal #03-23
• Susan Ehler Certification Appeal #03-24
• Mark Swoger Certification Appeal #03-25
• Janet Facciolli Certification Appeal #03-26
• Christopher Fulco Certification Appeal #03-27
• Michael Lowe Certification Appeal #03-28
• Benjamin Peterson Certification Appeal #03-29
• Joseph Carchidi Certification Appeal #03-30
• Joseph Dubinski Certification Appeal #03-31
• James Frank Certification Appeal #03-32
• Mary Franko Certification Appeal #03-33
• Jeannine French Certification Appeal #03-34
• Constance Johnson Certification Appeal #03-35
• Steve Kameika Certification Appeal #03-36
• Janeen Marzewski Certification Appeal #03-37
• Paul Plott Certification Appeal #03-38
• Mary Jo Walsh Certification Appeal #03-39
• Denise Wing Certification Appeal #03-40
• Edward Zigerell Certification Appeal #03-41
• Zorka Karanxha Certification Appeal #03-42
• Donna Nugent Certification Appeal #03-43
• Janet Shulte Certification Appeal #03-44
• Craig Smith Certification Appeal #03-45
• Marguerite Courbin Certification Appeal 03-46
• Richard Vitale Certification Appeal #04-01
• Christopher Smith Certification Appeal #04-02
• Margaret Rubin Certification Appeal #04-03
• James Kist Certification Appeal #04-04
• Richard Daubert Certification Appeal #04-05
• Daniel Serfass Certification Appeal #04-06
• Jennifer Speirs Certification Appeal #04-07
• Roxanne Russell Certification Appeal #04-08
• Beth Markow Certification Appeal #04-09
• Megan Lynott Certification Appeal #04-10
• Thomas Andrews Certification Appeal #04-11
• Angela Fibbi Certification Appeal #04-12
• Lynn Grychowski Certification Appeal #04-13
• Craig Parkinson Certification Appeal #04-14
• Annette Fusca Certification Appeal #04-15
• Barbara Griffiths Certification Appeal #04-16
• Joyce Morich Certification Appeal #04-17
• Bethany Dauer Certification Appeal #04-18
• William Gretton Certification Appeal #04-19
• Sean Clark Certification Appeal #04-20
• Linda Criss Certification Appeal #04-21
• Sammy Demian Certification Appeal #04-22
• Margaret Moore Certification Appeal #04-23
• David Rubright Certification Appeal #04-24
• Curtis Whitsel Certification Appeal #04-25
• Jerald Thompson Certification Appeal #04-26
• Patricia Thompson Certification Appeal #04-27
• Michele Williamson Certification Appeal #04-28
• Tom McMath Certification Appeal #04-29
• Donald Burkins Certification Appeal #04-30
• Kevin Penn Certification Appeal #04-31
• Faith Fitzgerald Certification Appeal #04-32
• Lori Friedman Certification Appeal #04-33
• James Padula Certification Appeal #04-34
• Michael Warren Certification Appeal #04-35
• Kenneth Pandozzi Certification Appeal #06-06
• Sebastian Ribas-Normand Certification Appeal #06-10
• Diane Briars Certification Appeal #06-13
• Debra Takach Certification Appeal #06-14
• Scot Lauer Certification Appeal #06-15
• Debra Ferguson Certification Appeal #06-16
• Richard Hartz Certification Appeal #06-17
• William Tibbins Certification Appeal #06-18
• Brett Youngkin Certification Appeal #06-19
• Michael Romeo Certification Appeal #06-21
• Cindy Magliula Certification Appeal #06-22
• Laura Matechak Certification Appeal #06-23
• Brendan Rogers Certification Appeal #06-24
• Joseph Reggie Certification Appeal #06-25
• Lauren Shriver Certification Appeal #06-27
• Michael O'Donnell Certification Appeal #06-28
• Andrew Phillips Certification Appeal #06-29
• Jana Stanford-Sidler Certification Appeal #06-30
• Frank Guida Certification Appeal #06-31
• Jonathan Nauhaus Certification Appeal #06-32
• David Hayden Certification Appeal #06-34
• Brian McCarthy Certification Appeal #06-35
• Bryan Deal Certification Appeal #06-37
• Patrick Leyland Certification Appeal #06-38
• William Kochinsky Certification Appeal #07-15
• Brandy Paul Certification Appeal #07-20
• Amy Grams Certification Appeal #07-22
• Sherry Washington Certification Appeal #07-48
• Jones, Del, Certification Appeal #07-13
• Lyden, James, Certification Appeal #07-27
• Cruz, Marisha, Certification Appeal #07-21
• Cintron, Nayda, Certification Appeal #07-24
• Appolloni, Ann, Certification Appeal #07-36
• Dupaly, Edward, Certification Appeal #07-41
• Eckels, Olivia, Certification Appeal #07-42
• DeMent, Jarrett, Certification Appeal #07-44
• Matty, Blayne, Certification Appeal #07-47
• Bowman, Daniel, Certification Appeal #07-51
• Hake, Cory, Certification Appeal #07-53
• Woods, Phillip, Certification Appeal #07-54
• Wolfgang, Linda, Certification Appeal #07-55
• Kane, Kevin, Certification Appeal #07-56
• Shell, Glenn, Certification Appeal #07-57
• Lanciano, Ruth, Certification Appeal #07-58
• Van Antwerpen, Patricia, Certification Appeal #07-59
• Laskowski, Gerard, Certification Appeal #07-60
• Knobloch, Michael, Certification Appeal #07-61
• French, Elizabeth, Certification Appeal #07-62
• Reiber, Joseph, Certification Appeal #07-63
• Canum, Rebecca, Certification Appeal #07-64
• Alston, Christopher, Certification Appeal #07-65
• Czibik, Richard, Certification Appeal #07-66
• Kramer, Pamela, Certification Appeal #07-67
• Patterson, Jennifer, Certification Appeal #07-68
• Hartranft, James, Certification Appeal #07-69
• Clark, Tracy, Certification Appeal #06-26
• Wagler, Tammy, Certification Appeal #07-70
• Joblin, Leslie, Certification Appeal #07-71
• Marano, Michael, Certification Appeal #07-72
• Beabout, Brian, Certification Appeal #07-73
• Kysor, Daniel, Certification Appeal #07-76
• Tabarez, Meg Leslie, Certification Appeal #07-77
• Buck, Jr., Kenneth, Certification Appeal #07-78
• Bailey, Heath, Certification Appeal #07-80
• Catalano, Gina, Certification Appeal #07-81
• Simon, Mark, Certification Appeal #07-83
• Wilson, Bruce, Certification Appeal #07-84
• Palisin, Timothy, Certification Appeal #08-01
• Noel, Mary, Certification Appeal #08-04
• Barkovich, David, Certification Appeal #08-05
• Sorby, Paul, Certification Appeal #08-02
• Wedemeyer, Ellen, Certification Appeal #08-06
• Miller, Judy, Certification Appeal #08-07
• Johnston, Colette, Certification Appeal #08-09
• Tripp, Laura, Certification Appeal #08-10
• Frey, Kathleen, Certification Appeal #08-11
• Noll, Denise, Certification Appeal #08-12
• Wyant, Jeffrey, Certification Appeal #08-13
• Krall, Troy, Certification Appeal #08-14
• D'Amore, Paul, Certification Appeal #08-15
• Sorci, Thomas, Certification Appeal #08-16
• Jackendoff, Samuel, Certification Appeal #08-17
• Graham, Charlene, Certification Appeal #08-18
• Elliott, Courtney, Certification Appeal #08-19
• Miller, Denise, Certification Appeal #08-20
• Roberts, Alan, Certification Appeal #08-21
• McChalicher, Gary, Certification Appeal #08-22
• D'Angelo, Constance, Certification Appeal #08-23
• Tommelleo, Andrew, Certification Appeal #08-24
• Carr, Kevin S., Certification Appeal, #08-25
• Fasarakis, Kimberly, Certification Appeal #08-27
• Gesford, Corey, Certification Appeal #08-28
• Howell, Marcaz, Certification Appeal #08-29
• Smith, Jennifer, Certification Appeal #08-30
• Esposito, Jeffrey, Certification Appeal #08-38
• Abelson, James, Certification Appeal #09-16
• Bassett, Jeremy, Certification Appeal #09-09
• Beury, Kari, Certification Appeal #09-17
• Browne, Lamont W., Certification Appeal #09-02
• Carter-Lafayette, Marva, Certification Appeal #09-13
• Davidson, Yolanda Elisabeth, Certification Appeal #09-22
• Galloza, Jr., Jose, Certification Appeal #09-20
• Jakes, Lynda, Certification Appeal #09-08
• Murphy, Alice B., Certification Appeal #09-06
• Nelson, Crystal E., Certification Appeal #09-01
• Reed, Carolyn, Certification Appeal #09-14
• Zawislan, William, Certification Appeal #09-12
• Zebrowski, Mary, Certification Appeal #09-05
• Abelson, James, Certification Appeal #09-16
• Anderson, Monica, Certification Appeal #11-02
• Custer, Christopher, Certification Appeal #11-05
• Gorsky, Patrick, Certification Appeal #11-07
• Malley, James, Certification Appeal #11-08
• Phillips, Debra, Certification Appeal #12-02
• Thurber, Thomas, Certification Appeal #10-13
• Tobin, Elena, Certification Appeal #12-01
• Lasser, Byron, Certification Appeal #13-03
• Phillips, Debra, Certification Appeal #12-04
• Higley, Gabriel, Certification Appeal #12-03
• Wilkerson, Mark, Certification Appeal #13-02
• Scarton, Nicole, Certification Appeal #14-01
• Petrosky, Noel, Certification Appeal #2015-02
• Bluemling, Melinda, Certification Appeal #2015-04
• Johnson, Thomas, Certification Appeal #2015-05
• Powell, Tricia, Certification Appeal #2017-01
• Lenhart, Gregory, Certification Appeal #2017-02
• Zedar, Scott, Certification Appeal #2017-03
Contact: Robert Tomaine (717-787-5500)D. Certification Audit Appeals
• Colonial Intermediate Unit
• Lancaster School District
Contact: Mark Zaccarelli (717-787-5500)E. Teacher Decertification
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Benjamin Lucciola, DI-87-07
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Malachi Robinson, 1996-3
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Bobby Wilson
Contact: M. Patricia Fullerton (717-787-5500)F. Food and Nutrition Appeals
• William Penn School District v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Auntie Sherry's Christian Child Care v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Heaven's Angels Day Care v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Little Paradise Day Care Center v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Little People Day Care School, Inc. v. Division of Food & Nutrition • Lower Kensington Environmental Center Youth Services, Child Care Food Program 1995-1 v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Tots Yearn to Learn, Inc. v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Cassoria Learning Centers, Inc. v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Blessed Hope S.D.C. Church v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Jim Mattera d/b/a Apple Pie Day Care v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Joan Enz-Doerschner d/b/a Once Upon a Time v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Michael Zaverukha d/b/a Grace Adult Day Health Care v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Sharon Lyons and Stacy Blackshear d/b/a Children R Us v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Theodore G. McNair d/b/a B & T Early Learning and Child Care Center
• United Jewish Children's Fund d/b/a The King's Soldiers v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Theresa Loving d/b/a Little Einstein's Daycare Center v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• LaShone Sanders d/b/a/ fcarSanders Bundles of Love v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Dominic Longo and Bunita Longo d/b/a The Children's Pantry, Inc. v. Division of Food & Nutrition v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Kelli Jackson d/b/a All About Kids Daycare and Learning Center, LLC v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Lynne Butler and Gail Reaser d/b/a Children's Garden Early Education Center v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Michael Fink and Nathan Young d/b/a Studio Kids Early Learning Center, LLC v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Educational Management Services v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Little Hands Daycare v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Logan Child Care and Resource Center v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Through the Years v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Kids Choice Learning Centers v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Little Treasures Learning Centers v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Safe Kids at Nicetown v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Senior Care Centers of PA v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Bucks County Technical High School v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• LaShone L. Sanders d/b/a Bundles of Love v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Little Treasures Day Care Center v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Nicole Gipe d/b/a/ Strawberry Garden Elementary Childhood Learning Center v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Yolanda Edwards and Tacita Carter-Mobley d/b/a Personal Touch Childcare Service v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• New Hope Adult Day Care v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Ty's Daycare and Pre K Center, Inc. v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Ameena Haynes dba Miracle Hands of Care Next Level, LLC v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Basic Steps Day Care, Inc. v. Division of Food and Nutrition • California Area School District v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Davida McCullough and Tiffany Robinson dba Memorable Moments Learning Center, Inc. v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Dynamic Kidz v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Erie Rise Leadership Charter School v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Harambee Institute of Science and Technology v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Lynne Butler and Gail Reaser dba Children's Garden Early Education Center v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Young Scholars of Western PA Charter School v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Harrisburg City School District v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Nana's Daycare v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Tullis's Day Care v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• The Hundred Acre Woods Daycare and Learning Center v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Playway Loving Child Care Center, LLC v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• South Park School District v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Urban Pathways (K-5) College Charter School v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Young Scholars of Western PA Charter School v. Division of Food and Nutrition
Contact: Robert Tomaine (717) 787-5500
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