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EDUCATION
POLICY STATEMENTS:
State Board of Education
* Statement of Policy--Accrediting Organizations
Contact: Jim Buckheit (717-787-3787)Office of Educational Technology
* Act 197 Letter
Contact: Kathy Brautigam (717-705-4486)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)
* Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
* Cyber Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
* Pennsylvania Charter School Annual Report-Late Summer/Early Fall 2003 (on PDE Website)
* Competitive Charter School Federal Grant Program-Guidelines and Application Forms-Late Summer/Early Fall 2003 (on PDE Website)
* Competitive PA Charter School Planning Grants-Guidelines and Application Forms-Late Summer/Early Fall (on PDE Website)
* Cyber Charter Schools Review (On PDE Website)
* Pennsylvania Charter School Operator's Manual--binder available through Department Contact
Contact: Dr. Dan Felix (717-787-9819)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 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 instrction 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)
* Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--07 (July 12, 2004)
* Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--08 (April 29, 2005)
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.100a, Department of Education Grant Procedures Manual
* 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.700, Non-Employee Travel, Lodging and Subsistence
* Policy Guidance C.800, Nonimmigrant Foreign Students with F-1 Visa
* Policy Guidance C.900, Safety and Security
* Policy Guidance D.100, Adult Learner Assessment
* Policy Guidance D.120, Special Populations Agency Accountability Plans
* Policy Guidance D.130, Distance Learning
* Policy Guidance E.100, Program Improvement Teams
* Policy Guidance E.120, Program Monitoring
* Policy Guidance E.130, Adult Education On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
* Policy Guidance E.140, Family Literacy On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
* Policy Guidance E.150, Performance Funding
* Policy Guidance F.110, PDE Online Training
* Policy Guidance F.120, Fees for Professional Development Activities and non-Bureau-Funded Agencies
* 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: Robert G. Barlett (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
Contact: Robert Roush (717-783-6595)
* 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 (Penn*Link): New Special Education Forms for LEA Use (June 15, 2005)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit Gaskin v. Pennsylvania Department of Education (May 10, 2005)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Responsibility for Transporting Children in Early Intervention Programs (April 18, 2005)
Contact: Esther Beck (717-783-6889)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Least Restrictive Environment (March 16, 2005)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Revised Individualized Education Program (May 28, 2004)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Important Notice Regarding IEP Requirements (November 12, 2003)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Reporting Students Assigned to Instruction in the Home and Homebound Instruction (April 3, 2000)
Contact: Linda McNelis (717-772-0635)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)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Special Education
* Special Education Mediation Services
* Education of Students with Hearing Loss
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
* School District Special Education Plan Guidelines
* Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Patricia Hozella (724-836-2460 X244)
* Education of Mentally Gifted Students
Contact: Barbara Thrush (717-783-6881)
* Disabilities Education Act-Part B Program Guidelines for Local Education Agency Applications
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)Office of Educational Technology
* Secondary Career and Technical Education Information System Instruction Manual for Student Data Submission, 2004-2005
Contact: Steve Simchock (717-787-2644)
* Adult Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2004-2005
Contact: John S. Creason (717-787-2644)
* Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Instruction Manual, 2003-04
Contact: Deborah Rodrigues (717-787-2644)
* Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2003-2004
Contact: Ron Hoerner (717-787-2644)
* Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Instruction Manual, 2004-05, Charter Schools
Contact: Deborah Rodrigues (717-787-2644)
* Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Graduate Instructions for School Year 2003-2004
Contact: Joanne Bobek (717-787-2644)
* Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Dropout Instructions for School Year 2003-2004
Contact: Richard Hruska (717-787-2644)
* Elementary/Secondary Public Enrollment Instruction Manual, 2004-05
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, 2005--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: Betsy Becker (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)
* State District and School Report Cards CD ROMs
Contact: John Weiss (717-772-8020)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.
* 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
* Community College Variable Stipend Program Approved for 04-05
Contact: John Bonchalk (717-772-4177)
* Cooperative Education Guidelines for Administration
Contact: Lee Burket (717-772-4968)
* Application for Approval of the Nurse Aide Training Program Submission 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 2000-2006
* 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 2000-2006
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
Contact: Marian Thomas (717-787-8022)
* 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)
* 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: James A. Dilorio (717-346-4792)
* Child Development Laboratory Procedures Guidelines
* Pennsylvania's Career Clusters: Focusing Education on the Future (PDE and PA Dept of L&I)
Contact: Lydia Hess (717-772-4870)
* Industry-Recognized Certifications for Career and Technical Education Programs: A Resource Guide for Pennsylvania's Career and Technology Centers
Contact: Mary Beth Hassan (717-787-8022)
* Pennsylvania Area Career and Technical Education Schools 2002 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)
* Concordance
Contact: Esther Brown (717-772-4968)
* High Schools That Work
Contact: Vincent Safran (717-772-4968)
* Pennsylvania Career and Technical Facts
Contact: Vincent Safran (717-772-4968)Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support Services
* Chapter 4 Strategic Planning Guidelines, May 2002
Contact: Parker Martin (717-783-4307)
* Act 48 Professional Education Plan Guidelines, April 2000, amended May 2002
Contact: Charles Sabulski (717-783-9260)
* Act 48 Approved Provider Guidelines, April 2000, amended November 2002
Contact: Dale Baker (717-783-6583)
* PDE Policy on Free Access to PDE Online Professional Development, April 2002, amended August 2004
Contact: Marian Sutter (717-772-3817)
* PDE Strategic Planning Midpoint Review Instructions, April 2003
Contact: Marian Sutter (717-772-3817)
* Guidebook for Planning Programs for English Language Learners
* Instructions for Completing PDE 3044-45, Programs and Services for Students of Limited English Proficiency
Contact: Barbara Mowrey (717-787-3499)
* ESL Monitoring Program
Contact: Barbara Mowrey (717-787-3499)
* Education of Mentally Gifted Students
* Project REAL (Rural Education for Accelerated Learners)
Contact: Karen Cobb (717-787-8913)
Marian Sutter (717-772-4944)
* Induction Plan Guidelines, May 2002
Contact: Charles Sabulski (717-783-9260)
* No Child Left Behind Act--Supplemental Education Services--Instructions for Completing the Provider Application (on PDE Website)
Contact: Norma Hull (717-787-8631)
* BEC 22 Pa. Code § 04.26* Educating Students With Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and English Language Learners (ELL)
Contact: Barbara Mowery (717-787-5482)
Tami Shaffer (717-705-3829)
* PENNLINKs:
* January 12, 2005, SUBJECT: Parental Consent for English Language Instruction Programs
* February 11, 2005 SUBJECT: Title III Updates, (non-public guidance/LEP SYSTEM reminder)
* December 14, 2004 SUBJECT: Title III Updates, (Consortium Update and AMAOs)
* September 24, 2004 SUBJECT: LEP Assessment (entrance, ongoing and exit)
* April 23, 2003 SUBJECT: English Language Proficiency Assessment (annual required assessment)
Contact:Barbara Mowery (717-787-5482)
Tami Shaffer (717-705-3829)
* 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: Patti Vathis (717-783-6994)
* Pennsylvania Reading First Implementation Checklist
Contact: Dr. Geraldine Miller (717-783-6746)Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
* Planning and Construction Workbook (Forms Used to Apply for Commonwealth Reimbursement for a School Construction Project)
* Revised Self-Certification Application Forms for Non-Reimbursable Construction Projects (PDE-3074(a), PDE-3074(b) and PDE-3074(c)
* Charter School Lease Reimbursement Program
Contact: Carle Dixon (717-787-5480)
* Guidelines for Approval of Capital Expenses for Community Colleges
* Application for State Assistance for Construction of Community College Facilities
* Space Approval Formula for Community Colleges
* Procedures for Funding Institutional Equipment Grant Program
* Procedures for Funding Engineering Schools Equipment Grant Program
Contact: Larry Snell (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: Barbara Nelson (717-787-5423)
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEIA-B) 2005-2006 Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines for Rider H--Program Application of LEA; Rider I--Support Services and Rider J--Direct Services
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEIA-B) 2005-2006 Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines for Approved Private Schools
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEIA-B) 2005-2006 Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines for Institutions of Higher Education and other Nonpublic School Entities
* Procedures for Commonwealth Reimbursement of the Special Education Cost of Wards of the State
* Out-of-State Special Education Placements Approval and Reimbursement (jointly with the Bureau of Special Education [John Tommasini])
Contact: Ralph Girolamo (717-783-6535)Scranton State School for the Deaf
* Student Handbook
Contact: William O'Neill (570-963-4420)Bureau of Assessment and Accountability
* Educational Empowerment Act--Annual Report
Contact: Sally Chamberlain (717-705-0863)
* Applying for a Waiver . . .(on PDE Website)
* Shortcuts (on PDE Website)
* Provisions not Subject To Waiver (on PDE Website)
* Instructions for Mandate Waiver Application (on PDE Website)
* PDE-417 Mandate Waiver Application (on PDE Website)
* Mandate Waiver Program Evaluation Guidelines & Form (on PDE Website)
* Mandate Waiver Program--Annual Reports
Contact: Sally Chamberlain (717-705-0863)
* State, District and School Report Cards CD ROMs
Contact: John Weiss (717-772-0020)
* Writing Assessment Handbook
Contact: Ray Young (717-783-6636)
* Reading Assessment Handbook
Contact: Ray Young (717-783-6636)
* Mathematics Assessment Handbook
* Released Mathematics Items from the 2000 and 2001 Assessments
Contact: Ray Young (717-783-6636)DECISIONS:
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
Contact: Ernest Helling (717-787-5500)Office of Chief Counsel Teacher Tenure Appeal Opinions
* Patricia A. Gorman v. East Allegheny School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-96
* In Re: Petition of Stroudsburg Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-96
* Bridget E. Kelly v. Stroudsburg Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-96A
* Joseph G. Cesari v. North Schuylkill School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-96
* Deborah N. Collins v. Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-96
* Renee Czubowicz-Drouse v. Mid Valley School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-95
* Margaret M. McMackin v. Pittsburgh School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 8-95
* Wayne Sousa v. Palisades School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 10-95
* James D. Holt v. Muncy Area School District and Board of Directors, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 12-94
* Roland H. Holvey v. Northumberland County Area Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 13-94
* Sally Bollinger v. Curwensville Area School District and Board of School Directors, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 9-94
* William Dopko, et al. v. Riverside Board of School Directors, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-94
* Callie Anderson, et al. v. Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 16-94
* Patricia Peiffer v. Lake-Lehman School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 9-93
* Mary Ellen Mela v. Morrisville School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-95
* Angela Martino v. Philadelphia City School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 7-95
* Shawn-Kimberly Kocher v. Salisbury School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-97
* Dale Kessler v. Line Mountain School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 11-94
* Thomas Katruska v. Bethlehem-Center School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-97
* Jane L. Shaffer v. Riverview Intermediate Unit, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-97
* John Reber and Thomas L. McDevitt v. Reading School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 12-95
* Mark Berman, et al v. Philadelphia School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-97
* Jay Mastro v. City of Pittsburgh School Board, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-98
* Carol Ann Russo v. Easton Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-98
* Mary Anne Norris v. Penns Valley Area District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-98
* Alice Hirsch v. Montour School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-97
* Karen Korman v. Penns Valley Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-99
* Kevin Santry v. Phildelphia School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-99
* Stephen Moiles v. Marple Newtown School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-00
* James B. Dickinson, Jr. v. Gettysburg Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-98
* Dale Clymer v. Berks County Intermediate Unit, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-00
* Nancy J. Zelno v. Lincoln Intermediate Unit, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-00
* Colleen Sheptock v. Muncy School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-00
* Priscilla Barto v. Williamsport Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-99
* Margaret McMackin v. Pittsburgh School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-99
* Mary Claire Brown v. Parkland Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 7-97
* Robert Adams v. Harrisburg School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-00
* Dr. Henry Benz v. Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-01
* Glenn Gow v. Big Spring School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-97
* Carol Ann Russo v. Easton Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-98A
* Maureen Joyce v. Board of Directors of Spring-Ford School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-01
* Kenna Williams v. Clearfield County Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-99
* Barbara Palumbo v. Board of Directors of DuBois Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-01
* Jacquelyn N'Jai v. Pittsburgh School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal 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
Contact: Karen Feuchtenberger (717) 787-5500Certification Appeal Committee Decisions
* 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
Contact: Bette H. Williams (717-705-7787)
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