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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 07-1414c

[37 Pa.B. 4267]
[Saturday, August 4, 2007]

[Continued from previous Web Page]


COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

I. POLICY STATEMENTS:

   Center for Business Financing
      Loans:
         Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
         Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
            Steven Clarke (717-787-6245)

   Center for Private Financing
      Private Activity Bonds
         Gail Wagner (717-783-1109)

   Operations Center
      Community Revitalization Program
         Richard Guinan (717-787-7402)

II.  GUIDANCE MANUALS:

   Business Assistance Office
      Business Financing Programs
         Customer Service: 1-800-379-7448 or 717-787-3405

   Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
      Entrepreneurs Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
         Isabelle Smith (1-800-280-3801)

   Governor's Center for Local Government Services
      2005-06 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
      Administering Police Services in Small Communities
      Annual Audit and Financial Report
      Auditor's Guide
      Borough Council Handbook
      Borough Mayor's Manual
      Boundary Change Procedures
      Chart of Accounts
      Citizen's Guide to Local Government
      City Government in Pennsylvania
      Councils of Governments, 2006 Directory
      Councils of Governments Director's Handbook
      County Annual Financial Report
      County Chief Clerk's/Administrator's Manual
      County Commissioners Manual
      Debt Management Handbook
      Flood Plain Management Regulations
      Elective Office in Local Government
      Financial Monitoring Workbook
      Fiscal Management Handbook
         Annual Audit and Financial Report
         Chart of Accounts
         County Annual Financial Report
      Home Rule in Pennsylvania
      Insurance Primer for Municipal Officials
      Intergovernmental Cooperation Handbook
      Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights and Real Property Tax Payer Programs under Act 50 of 1998
      Local Government Regulation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
      Model Hiring Manual
      Municipal Authorities in Pennsylvania
      Municipal Secretary's Manual
      Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
      Open Meetings/Open Records, The Sunshine Act and Right to Know Law
      Pension Manual
      Public Works Manual
      Purchasing Handbook
      Referendum Handbook
      Regional Police Services in Pennsylvania
      Risk Manager's Insurance Guide
      Solicitor's Handbook
      Tax Collector's Manual
      Taxation Manual
      Township Commissioner's Handbook
      Township Supervisor's Manual
 
      Planning Series
 
      
Municipalities Planning Code
      No. 1--Local Land Use Controls In Pennsylvania
      No. 2--The Planning Commission
      No. 3--The Comprehensive Plan
      No. 4--Zoning
      No. 5--Technical Information on Floodplain Management
      No. 6--The Zoning Hearing Board
      No. 7--Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses and Variances
      No. 8--Subdivision and Land Development
      No. 9--The Zoning Officer
      No. 10--Reducing Land Use Barriers to Affordable Housing
      Growing Smarter Toolkit: Catalog of Financial and Technical Resources
      Planning for Agriculture
         Neil Kinsey (1-888-223-6837)
      State Planning Board's 2006 Report
         Sean Sanderson (1-888-223-6837)

   Center for Community Development
      CDBG Grantee Monitoring Systems
      CDBG Grantee Performance Evaluation Report Handbook
      Civil Rights Manual
      Economic Development Handbook
      Environmental Review Guide
      Housing Rehabilitation Guide
      Labor Standards Handbook
         Donna Enrico (717-720-7402)
      New Users Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) Manual
         Lauren Atwell (717-720-7403)
      Procedures for Closeout of Contracts
      Procurement/Contract Guide
      Sample Construction Contract Documents
         Donna Enrico (717-720-7402)
      Section 108 Standards for Financial Underwriting
         Lauren Atwell (717-720-7407)
      Special Assessments Guide
         Donna Enrico (717-720-7402)

   Travel, Film, and Economic Development Marketing Office
      Heritage Grant Program Guidelines
      Regional Marketing Initiative
      Tourist Promotion Agency Matching Fund Program Manual
         Richard Bonds (717-705-6759)
      Creativity in Focus Film Production Grant Program
         Jane Saul (215-965-4603)

III.  DECISIONS:

   None.

IV.  INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

   Center for Business Financing

      Grants Division:
         Commonwealth Financing Authority--First Industries/Agriculture
Commonwealth Financing Authority--First Industries/Tourism
Customized Job Training Program
Guaranteed Free Training Program (WEDnet)
Local Economic Development Assistance Program
Opportunity Grant Program
            Lynne Ruby (717-787-7120)

      Loans Division:
         Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
         Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
            Steven Clarke (717-787-6245)

      Site Development Division:
         Commonwealth Financing Authority--Business in Our Sites
Commonwealth Financing Authority--PennWorks
Infrastructure and Facilities Improvement Program
Industrial Sites Reuse Program
Infrastructure Development Program
Keystone Opportunity Zone
            Brian Eckert (717-787-7120)

      Small Business Financing Division:
         Commonwealth Financing Authority--First Industries/Small Business First Program
         Community and Economic Development Loan Program
         Export Financing Program
         Pollution Prevention Assistance Account
         Small Business First
            Cathy Onyeaka (717-783-5046)

      Tax Credit Division:
         Educational Improvements Tax Credits
         Job Creation Tax Credit Program
         Pre-Kindergarten Tax Credit Business Guidelines
            Ted Knorr (717-787-7120)

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

      Commonwealth Financing Authority
         Tax Increment Financing Guarantee Program
            Brian Deamer (717-783-1109)
         First Industries Tourism Loan Guarantee Program
         First Industries Agriculture Loan Guarantee Program
         Second Stage Loan Program
            Craig Petrasic (717-783-1109)

      Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority
         Conventional Bond Financing Taxable
         Exempt Facility & Small Issue Bonds
         Industrial Development Fund Financing
         Revenue Bond & Mortgage Program
            Gail Wagner (717-783-1109)
         Taxable and Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
            Craig Petrasic or Brian Deamer (717-783-1109)

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

   Local Government Services Center
      Early Intervention Program
         Dean Fernsler (1-888-223-6837)
      Floodplain Management
         Dan Fitzpatrick (1-888-223-6837)
      Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program
         Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
      Local Government Capital Project Loan Program
         Colton Webber (1-888-223-6837)
      Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Program
         Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
      Regional Police Assistance Program
         Ron Stern (1-888-223-6837)
      Shared Municipal Services Program
         Dean Fernsler (1-888-223-6837)
      Tax Collector Training, Examination, Qualification and Continuing Education Program
         Sandy Wolfe (1-888-223-6837)
      Taxpayer Relief Act Transition Grant Program
         Harry Krot (1-888-223-6837)

   Center for Community Development
      Community Development Block Grant Program--Guidelines and Application Kit
      Emergency Shelter Grant Program--Guidelines and Application Kit
      Growing Greener II
      Housing and Redevelopment Assistance
      HOME Investment Partnerships Program--Guidelines and Application Kit
      New Communities Program (Elm Street, Main Street, Enterprise Zone)
      PA Accessible Housing Program
      Section 108 (of the Housing & Community Dev. Act) Loan Guarantee Program
         Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)

   Center for Community Empowerment
      Community Services Block Grant Directives
      Community Services Block Grant Program
      Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Grants
         Jamie Reed (717-787-1984)
      Family Savings Account Program
      Family Savings Account Program Directives
         Jamie Reed (717-787-1984)
      Neighborhood Assistance Program
      Neighborhood Assistance Comprehensive Service Program (not accepting new applications)
      Neighborhood Assistance Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
      Neighborhood Partnership Program
         Jamie Reed (717-787-1984)
      Supported Engagement Program (instructions for application)
      Weatherization Program
      Weatherization Program Directives
         Jamie Reed (717-787-1984)

   Office of International Business Development
      Export 2000 Block Grant
      Market Access Grant
         Scott Conrad (717-787-7190)

   Technology Investment Office
      Agile Manufacturing
      Ben Franklin Technology Partners
         Bill Cook (717-720-1393)
      Bona Fide Request Program
      Broadband Outreach and Aggregation Fund
      Business Attraction and Retention Program
         Luc Miron (717-346-7742)
      Commonwealth Financing Authority
         New PA Venture Investment Program
         New PA Venture Guarantee Program
            John Sider (717-720-7447)
      Keystone Innovation Zone Program
      Keystone Innovation Grants
         Sheri Collins (717-346-7046)
      Life Sciences Greenhouse Program
         Lauren Lenfest (717-720-1359)
      Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
         Bill Cook (717-720-1393)
      Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Program
         Tom Palisin (717-787-4147)
      Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP)
      Pittsburgh SuperComputing Center
      Powdered Metals Initiative
      Research and Development Tax Credit Program
         Bill Cook (717-787-4147)
      Technology Fund Investment
         John Sider (717-720-7447)
      Technology Collaborative
         Bill Cook (717-720-1393)
      Technology Development Grant
         Sue Suleski (717-705-6755)
      University Research Grant
         Kelly Wylam (717-214-5330)
      Workforce Leadership Grants
         Sue Suleski (717-705-6755)

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

   Travel, Film, and Economic Development Marketing Office
      Targeted Investment Grant Program
         Teri MacBride (717-214-5317)

V.  OTHER

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


CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

POLICY STATEMENTS:

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

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

Bureau of State Parks
State Park User Fees
Contact: David Barrett (717-783-3307)

Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land
Contact: Greg Schrum (717-787-6674)

State Park Natural Areas
Contact: Greg Schrum (717-787-6674)

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

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Bureau of Forestry
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual County/Municipal Cooperator

Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--Other Agency Cooperator

Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--Forest Stewardship Cooperator

Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Operating Procedure and Deadlines Manual
Contact: Donald Eggen (717-948-3941)

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

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

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

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

Forest Products Permit
Contact: John Hecker (717-787-4009)

Camping Permit
Contact: Matt Beaver (717-783-7941)

District Forester Permit
Contact: John Hecker (717-787-4009)

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

Special Activities Agreement
Contact: Matt Beaver (717-783-7941)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Guidelines
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Management Guidelines
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Eligibility Process and Criteria
Contact: Terry Hough (717-783-2712)

Community Conservation Partnerships (C2P2) Grant Manual and Forms
A Guide to Funding Recreation and Conservation Projects
Contact: Greg Gove (717-783-2662)

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

Heritage Parks Program Manual and Forms
Contact: Alan Chace (717-783-5877)

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

Bureau of State Parks
Boat Docks
Rights-of-Way and Antenna Sites
Marina Manuals
Contact: David Barrett (717-783-3307)


EDUCATION

POLICY STATEMENTS:

State Board of Education
*  Statement of Policy--Accrediting Organizations
Contact: Jim Buckheit (717-787-3787)

Office of Educational Technology
*  Act 183 E-Fund Guidelines
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: Russ Alves (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: Jennifer Rockey (717-346-9399)
*  Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
*  Cyber Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
*  Pennsylvania Charter School Annual Report (on PDE Website)
*  Competitive Charter School Federal Grant Program (on PDE Website)
*  Competitive PA Charter School Planning Grants--Guidelines and Application Forms (on PDE Website)
*  Cyber Charter Schools Review (On PDE Website)
Contact: Gregg Spadafore (717-783-5416)

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: Linda Benedetto (717-783-9252)
*  Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines Regarding Education Certification and Staffing Requirements for Public Schools
Contact: Linda Benedetto (717-783-9252)
*  Policy on Evaluation Procedure for Certificate of Preliminary Education Evaluation of Credentials
*  Commonly Asked Questions on Act 48
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Computer Education Guideline
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permits
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Updates and Revised 338E Form
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Electronic Processing for Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of English as a Second Language: General Policies and Competencies
*  Memorandum to inform school entities of Education Resolutions for No Child Left Behind Legislation
*  Memorandum to inform colleges/universities of Test Rules for 2002-2003
*  Notice to inform Out-of-State Certificate Candidates of Chapter 354 Regulations Regarding GPA and Math/English Requirements
*  Notice to Inform State Board Resolutions for Interstate Agreement and Replacement of PLT
Contact: Barbara Seifert (717-772-4508)
*  Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges and universities announcing six new Praxis series assessments for beginning teachers effective November 1, 1997 and the qualifying scores for these assessments.
*  Memorandum to teacher preparing colleges and universities providing instruction and policies for the use of new application forms for professional educator certification.
*  Memorandum to provide for new processing procedures for Emergency Certificates.
*  Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparation institutions announcing changes to the Pennsylvania Certification Testing program effective September 1, 2001.
*  Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing institutions announcing changes to major reviews and changes to the Pennsylvania Teacher Testing Program for the 1998-99 program year.
*  Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (March 2000)
*  Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (March 2001)
*  Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (April 2001)
*  Guidelines for Reporting Pennsylvania Institutions of Higher Education Responses to Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1998 & General Standards for the Institutional Preparation of Professional Educators--Chapter 354.
*  Memorandum: Important Notice Regarding Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1998.
*  Professional Educator Memorandum--01 (February 2001) Guide to Interpreting Chapter 354
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--02 (July 27, 2001)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--03 (September 18, 2001)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--04 (December 7, 2001)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--05 (February 20, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--06 (November 12, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--07 (May 19, 2003)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--01 (January 22, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--02 (April 29, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--03 (May 30, 2002)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--04 (January 10, 2003)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--05 (August 25, 2003)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--06 (November 21, 2003)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--07 (July 12, 2004)
*  Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--08 (April 29, 2005)
Contact: Linda Benedetto (717-783-9252)
*  Specific Program Guidelines for State Approval of Professional Educators (January 2001)
Contact: Linda Benedetto (717-783-9252)

Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
*  Application Procedures and Program Guidelines--Program Year 2007-08--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 200763-0874)
*  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.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 D.140, Adult Diploma Program (ADP) [formerly High School Diploma Program for Adults (HSDP)]
*  Policy Guidance E.100, Program Improvement Teams
*  Policy Guidance E.120, Program Monitoring
*  Policy Guidance E.130, Adult Education Onsite Evaluation Field Guide
*  Policy Guidance E.140, Family Literacy Onsite 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
*  Policy Guidance H.100, Residency Requirements for Issuance of the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma through GED Testing
*  Policy Guidance, H.200, GED Testing for Institutionalized Youth
*  Policy Guidance H.300, Verification of GED Test Candidate Identity and Pennsylvania Residency
*  Policy Guidance H.400, Foreign Language Versions of the GED Tests and Credentials
Contact: Donald Paquette (717-787-6344)

Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
*  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
*  Private Licensed Schools Memoranda--Limit of 3 Applications
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 Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
*  BEC 22 Pa. Code § 339.22 Program Content, Minimum Instructional Hours in Approved Career and Technical Education Programs
Contact: Lee Burket (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: Harry Sherman (717-783-6595)
*  Procedures for Establishing a Private Driver Training School
Contact: Harry Sherman (717-783-4382)
*  Act 48 of 1999 Appeals Process Statement of Policy
Contact: Ed Vollbrecht (717-787-8913)
*  Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence Policy Manual (2003 Internal Guidance)
Contact: Angela Kirby-Wehr (717-783-1024)

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): Inclusive Practices Mini-Grant Program Application (January 6, 2006) materials are available on-line at www.pde.state.pa.us/.
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Special education contingency funds application submission requirement (January 30, 2006)
Contact: Richard Moss (717) 783-6882
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): 2006 writing assessment for students enrolled in the PASA (February 17, 2006)
Contact: Thomas Seben (717) 783-6135
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Contingency fund Update (February 24, 2006)
Contact: Richard Moss (717) 783-6882
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): PASA news (FEBRUARY 28, 2006) Information Please go to www.pasaassessment.org/
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regulations that exceed Federal requirements (March 29, 2006)
Contact: John J. Tommasini (717) 783-6134
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): New Individualized Education Program (IEP) form (March 30, 2006) Information may be found at www.pattan.net
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Revised deadline date for 2006 cut-off date for new PDE-4010 application for educational assignment to approved private school (April 10, 2006)
Contact: Richard Brown (717) 783-6906
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Special education--special education students at home follow-up reports (April 11, 2006)
Contact: Charles Haley (717) 783-6925
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Post school outcome survey and data collection process (April 21, 2006)
Contact: Ellen Romett (412) 826-2336
Michael Stoehr (412) 826-2336
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): House Bill 1618 signed-students with disabilities to participate in graduation (May 2, 2006)
Contact: John J. Tommasini (717) 783-6134
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Inclusion mini grants (May 12, 2006)
Contact: Jeannine Brinkley (412) 394-5700
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): 2007 PSSA accommodations booklet (June 12, 2006)
Contact: Shula Nedley (717) 705-6359
Thomas Seben (717) 783-6135
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): 2006-07 special education compliance monitoring schedule (June 15, 2006)
Contact: Thomas Reich (717) 783-6917
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): IDEA 2004 child find duties for students enrolled by parents in private schools (July 13, 2006)
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717) 783-5768
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Special education and PennData reporting 2006-07 (August 4, 2006)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Copies of idea implementing regulations (August 21, 2006)
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717) 783-5768
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Performance grant opportunities (August 21, 2006)
Contact: John J. Tommasini (717) 783-6134
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Special education contingency funds applications (September 5, 2006)
Contact: Richard Moss (717) 783-6882
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): OSEP meeting on idea regulations (September 5, 2006)
Contact: John J. Tommasini (717) 783-6134
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): NASDSE publication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (September 5, 2006)
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717) 772-2646
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Community meeting on IDEA October 17, 2006 (September 28, 2006)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): IDEA videoconference October 25, 2006 (October 13, 2006)
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Free Appropriate Public Education for students needing educational sign language interpreters (October 19, 2006)
Contact: Fran J. Warkomski (717) 541-4960
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Disaggregated educational placement data for first grade students who have IEPs (November 6, 2006)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): No approved list or specific endorsements of reading programs from department of education (November 9, 2006)
Contact: John J. Tommasini (717) 783-6134
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Accessible instructional materials and the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)--State and local responsibilities (November 15, 2006)
Contact: Terry Dawson (717) 783-6895
Cathy Nadberazny (717) 541-4960
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Regulatory process begins for chapters 14, 16 and 711 (November 15, 2006)
Contact: Linda O. Rhen (717) 705-5014
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Special education contingency fund (November 22, 2006)
Contact: Richard Moss (717) 783-6882
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): 2005-06 Special Education Data Report online review period (December 1, 2006)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Revised Special Education Plan Trainings (December 5, 2006)
Contact: Thomas Seben (717) 783-6135
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Reporting of Expenditures Relating to Exceptional Students (December 1, 2006)
Contact: Donald Dolbin (717) 783-6879
*  Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Message from the Director of the PA Bureau of Special Education (December 21, 2006)
Contact: John J. Tommasini (717) 783-6134

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 Economic Development Programs
Contact: Deb Glosek (717-787-5993)

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