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BOARD OF PARDONS
Factors Considered by the Board of Pardons
In Evaluating Pardon/Commutation Requests
Many individuals call, write or email the Board of Pardons seeking information about what factors the Board deems most important in considering pardon/commutation requests. Some wish to use this information to help them decide whether to apply for clemency. Others seek the information to assist them in completing their applications after they have decided to apply.
Neither the Pennsylvania Constitution nor the laws or regulations governing the Board establish minimum eligibility requirements in order to apply for executive clemency. Also, the law does not establish a specific list of factors that the Board must consider in evaluating applications. As a result, each of the five Board members is free to rely upon the information that he/she feels is most important both in deciding to grant a public hearing and in deciding to recommend clemency to the Governor.
The Board believes that it will be helpful to clemency applicants and the public generally to provide a list of some of the factors that have been considered by the Board in the past in evaluating clemency applications. This list is by no means exclusive, and is not applied by every Board member in every case. Satisfaction of the criteria identified below does not entitle the applicant to clemency, nor does failure to satisfy the criteria automatically result in rejection of the application. Rather, the Board evaluates every application on a case-by-case basis to determine whether clemency is appropriate.
Factors Considered in Pardon Applications
1. How much time has elapsed since the commission of the crime(s)? Obviously, this factor, coupled with being crime free after the offense, is one of the best indicators of whether the applicant has been successfully rehabilitated. Further, the more serious, or numerous, the crime(s), the greater the period of successful rehabilitation that the applicant should be able to demonstrate.
2. Has the applicant complied with all court requirements? The applicant should be able to demonstrate successful completion of all court-imposed requirements such as probation, parole, and payment of all fines and costs. If unsure of the latter, applicants should check with the County Clerk of Courts, and get receipts for any recent payments.
3. Has the applicant made positive changes to his/her life since the offense(s)? Successful rehabilitation may also be demonstrated by positive changes since the offense(s) in applicant's career, education, family or through community or volunteer service, particularly in areas that relate to the offense(s).
4. What is the specific need for clemency? The applicant should identify a specific need for clemency, e.g., a particular job that applicant cannot get, or some particular activity that he/she cannot participate in without clemency, as opposed to the more general answers of ''employment purposes'' or ''to put this behind me'' that applicants frequently use.
5. What is the impact on the victim(s) of the offense(s)? The Board's regulations require that victims or next of kin be notified and given the opportunity to appear at the hearing or make a confidential submission in writing. Applicants should be aware that victims or next of kin may be present and, in any event, will have their viewpoint considered by the Board.
Factors Considered in Commutation of Sentence Applications
1. Does the applicant still have appeals pending in any court? The Board views clemency as an extraordinary remedy that should ordinarily be resorted to only after all legal remedies have been exhausted.
2. Is the applicant eligible for parole or will he/she be eligible within a reasonable period of time? In most cases, parole is the more appropriate avenue for release by applicants eligible for parole.
3. Has an appropriate period of incarceration been served based on the circumstances of the offense?
4. Has the applicant maintained an appropriate conduct record for consideration of clemency? The Board looks to the number of both serious and minor misconducts as a reliable indicator of the rehabilitation of the applicant.
5. Has the applicant had a successful work record and/or availed himself/herself of the programming opportunities for self-improvement that are available through the correctional facility? Again, the Board views these factors as reliable indicators of the rehabilitation of the applicant.
6. What is the impact on the victim(s) of the offense(s)? The Board's regulations require that victims or next of kin be notified and given the opportunity to appear at the hearing or make a confidential submission in writing. Applicants should be aware that victims or next of kin may be present and, in any event, will have their viewpoint considered by the Board.
Approved for distribution by the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons
Dated: November 28, 2005
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
I. POLICY STATEMENTS:
Center for Business Financing Loans:
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Kevin Rowland (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 717-787-3405Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
Entrepreneurs Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
Brenda Scott (1-800-280-3801)Governor's Center for Local Government Services
2007-08 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
2008-09 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
Administering Police Services in Small Communities
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 PA Handbook
Councils of Governments Directory
Councils of Governments Director's Handbook
Debt Management Handbook
Elective Office in Local Government
Financial Monitoring Workbook
Fiscal Management Handbook
Flood Plain Management Regulations
Home Rule in Pennsylvania
Insurance Primer for Municipal Officials
Intergovernmental Cooperation Handbook
Local Government Regulation of Wireless Telecommu nications Facilities
Manual for County Chief Clerk's/Administrator
Manual for County Commissioners
Manual Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights and Real Property Tax Payer Programs under Act 50 of 1998
Manual for Municipal Secretaries
Model Hiring Manual for Pennsylvania Municipali ties
Municipal Authorities in Pennsylvania
Municipal Pension Handbook
Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
Open Meetings
Public Works Manual
Purchasing Handbook
Records Management—Retention Schedules
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 ManualPlanning 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
State Planning Board's 2006 Report
Denny Puko (1-888-223-6837)Act 32 Related Publications
Act 32 EIT Best Practices Report
Weighted Vote Calculation GuideMunicipal Code Fiscal Related Publications
Annual Audit and Financial Report
County Annual Financial ReportCenter for Community Financing
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 (717-720-7343)
New Users Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) Manual
Lauren Atwell (717-720-7402)
Procedures for Closeout of Contracts
Procurement/Contract Guide
Sample Construction Contract Documents
Donna Enrico (717-720-7343)
Section 3 Plan and Program Guide
Section 108 Loan Program Guidelines
Section 108 Loan Program Standards for Financial Underwriting
Lauren Atwell (717-720-7402)
Special Assessments Guide
Donna Enrico (717-720-7343)III. DECISIONS:
None.
IV. INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Center for Business Financing
Grants Division:
Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Indus- tries/Agriculture
Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Indus- tries/Tourism
Customized Job Training Program
Guaranteed Free Training Program (WEDnet)
Local Economic Development Assistance Program
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Luzerne County
Community Financing Authority—Local Share Ac count Fund (Gaming Funds) Monroe County
Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Wash ington County
Opportunity Grant Program
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Solar Energy
Lynne Ruby (717-787-7120)Loans Division:
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Kevin Rowland (717-787-6245)Site Development Division:
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Alternative & Clean Energy
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Business in Our Sites
Commonwealth Financing Authority—PennWorks
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Building PA
Commonwealth Financing Authority—H20 PA
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Renewable Energy
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 Indus-tries/Small Business
First Program
Community and Economic Development Loan Program
Export Financing Program
Pollution Prevention Assistance Account
Small Business First
Commonwealth Financing Authority—High Performance Building
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
Business Opportunities Fund
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 Pro- gram
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 and Small Issue Bonds
Industrial Development Fund Financing
Revenue Bond and 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
Harry Krot (1-888-223-6837)
Floodplain Management
Dan Fitzpatrick (1-888-223-6837)
Local Government Capital Project Loan Program
Harry Krot (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
Harry Krot (1-888-223-6837)
Tax Collector Training, Examination, Qualification and Continuing Education Program
Madra Clay (1-888-223-6837)
Taxpayer Relief Act Transition Grant Program
Harry Krot (1-888-223-6837)Center for Community Financing
Community Development Block Grant Program— Guidelines and Application Kit
Community Development Block Grant—R Program
Emergency Shelter Grant Program—Guidelines and Application Kit
Growing Greener II
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program—County Housing Partnerships
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program—Underserved Populations & Pilot Initiatives and Legal Services
Housing and Redevelopment Assistance
HOME Investment Partnerships Program—Guidelines and Application Kit
Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
New Communities Program (Elm Street, Main Street, Enterprise Zone)
PA Accessible Housing Program
Section 108 (of the Housing and Community Dev. Act) Loan Guarantee Program
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)
Community Services Block Grant Directives
Community Services Block Grant Program
Community Services Block Grant—R Program
Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Grants—Guidelines
Family Savings Account Program
Family Savings Account Program Directives
Neighborhood Assistance Program—Guidelines
Neighborhood Assistance Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program—Guidelines
Neighborhood Assistance Program Special Program Priorities—Guidelines
Neighborhood Partnership Program Neighborhood Partnership Program—Guidelines
Vicki Lori (717-720-7432)Office of International Business Development
Export 2000 Block Grant
Alain Mortha (717-702-7380)
Market Access Grant
Paige Pynos (717-214-5452)
Pennsylvania Global Alumni Network Grant
Leigh Walter (717-720-7372)
Regional Investment Marketing Grant
Amy Zecha (717-720-7339)Technology Investment Office
Agile Manufacturing
Alternative Energy Investment Program
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Wendy Sweigart (717-720-1373)
Bona Fide Request Program
Broadband Outreach and Aggregation Fund
Business Attraction and Retention Program
Sue Suleski (717-705-6755)
Commonwealth Financing Authority
New PA Venture Investment Program
New PA Venture Guarantee Program
John Sider (717-720-7447)
Keystone Innovation Zone Program
Sheri Collins (717-346-7046)
Keystone Innovation Grants
Keystone Innovation Starter Kits
Tom Armstrong (717-214-5330)
Life Sciences Greenhouse Program
Lauren Lenfest (717-720-1359)
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Program
Tom Palisin (717-720-1396)
Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP)
Sue Suleski (717-705-6755)
Pittsburgh SuperComputing Center
Wendy Sweigart (717-720-1373)
Powdered Metals Initiative
Tom Palisin (717-720-1396)
Research and Development Tax Credit Program
Wendy Sweigart (717-720-1373)
Technology Fund Investment
John Sider (717-720-7447)
Technology Collaborative
Technology Development Grant
Sue Suleski (717-705-6755)
University Research Grant
Tom Armstrong (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 and Development Program
Urban Development Program
Richard Guinan (717-787-7402)Travel, Film, and Economic Development Market ing Office
Cultural Activities
Cultural Exhibitions and Expositions Program Guide lines
Cultural Preservation Assistance Grant Guidelines
PA Tourism Office Grant Programs for Destination Marketing Organizations
Tourist Accredited Zoos
Janice Collier (717-720-1312)
Film Tax Credit Guidelines
Film Regional Office Program Guidelines
Jane Saul (215-965-4603)Energy Conservation & Weatherization
DOE Weatherization Guidelines
DOE Weatherization Directives
ARRA Weatherization Guidelines
ARRA Weatherization Directives
Lynette Praster (717-787-3003)V. OTHER
Center for Community Financing
Consolidated Plan
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)Energy Conservation & Weatherization
ARRA Weatherization State Plan
Regular DOE Weatherization State Plan
Lynette Praster (717-787-3003)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Forestry
State Forest Natural Areas
Contact: Robert Witmer (717-787-2703)Transfer or Exchange of State Forest Land
Contact: Craig Chapman (717-787-2703)Bureau of State Parks
State Park User Fees
Contact: Delores Nygard (717-783-3307)Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land
Contact: Robert Barth (717-787-6674)State Park Natural Areas
Contact: Robert Barth (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 CooperatorCooperative 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: Randall White (717-783-7959)Wildland/Urban Interface Guidance Document
Contact: Randall White (717-783-7959)Forest Camp Lease Manual Right-of-Way Manual
Contact: David Mong (717-783-7947)Snowmobile Youth Safety Instructor's Manual
Contact: W. Paul Szabara (717-783-7941)ATV Youth Safety Instructor's Manual
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-3706)Forest Products Permit
Contact: John Hecker (717-787-4009)Silviculture Manual
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: David Mong (717-783-7947)Special Activities Agreement
Contact: Matt Beaver (717-783-7941)License for Right of Way
Contact: David Mong (717-783-7947)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 Guide linesPennsylvania 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: Delores Nygard (717-783-3307)
EDUCATION
POLICY STATEMENTS:
State Board of Education
• Statement of Policy—Accrediting Organizations
Contact: Adam Schott (717-787-3787)Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support
• Act 183 Fund Guidelines
Contact: Becky McHugh (717-783-6590)Bureau of Community and Student Services
• Basic Education Circular (BEC): Foreign Student's Eligibility for Enrollment
Contact: Steve Fisher (717-787-6016)
• 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)
• Basic Education Circular Education for Homeless Youth; 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et.seq.
Contact: Sheldon Winnick (717-772-2066)
• Basic Education Circular Pregnant and Parenting Teen; 24 P. S. § 13-1327
Contact: Jennifer Rockey (717-346-9399)
• Basic Education Circular Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (Available on the web site.)
Contact: Drew Schuckman (717-705-6908)
• Charter School Application (on PDE Web site)
• Cyber Charter School Application (on PDE Web site)
• Pennsylvania Charter School Annual Report (on PDE Web site)
• Competitive Charter School Federal Grant Program (on PDE Web site)
• Competitive PA Charter School Planning Grants-Guidelines and Application Forms (on PDE Web site)
• Cyber Charter Schools Review (On PDE Web site)
Contact: Gregg Spadafore (717-783-5416)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
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)
• Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines Regarding Education Certification and Staffing Requirements for Public Schools
Contact: Barbara Seifert (717-772-4508)
• 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
• Memorandum to inform school entities of certification updates regarding ESL, Act 48 and TIPS web site (March 4, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of certification updates regarding Act 48 four-year notices and American Board certification (April 23, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of change to payment method for application fees (July 30, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Instructional Level II application requirements (September 2, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of requirement of official transcripts with certification applications (October 26, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (January 6, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of procedures to update educator addresses with PDE (April 26, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Act 36 procedures for requesting substitute teachers (May 9, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of revision to CSPG #61 for Special Education N-12 (May 10, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Act 48 deadline extension (August 4, 2005)
• Memorandum to provide clarification to school entities on official transcript requirements with certification applications (September 22, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of new on-line teacher certification application system (October 14, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities that Reading Specialist certification will no longer be available as an ''add-on'' area (November 29, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of extension of deadline to apply for Reading Specialist certification as an ''add-on'' (March 2, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of procedures for applying for Level II certification (March 22, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform school entities and Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities of revisions to fee structure for all Pennsylvania certification applications (May 23, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Vocational Certification Staffing Policies and Guidelines (August 27, 2007)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of updated procedure for applying for Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (October 25, 2007)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities regarding revisions to CSPG No. 21—Testing (May 30, 2008)
• Memorandum to school entities regarding revisions to CSPG No. 13—Emergency Permits (June 17, 2008)
• Praxis Composite Score (March 10, 2009)
• Speech and Language Praxis Content Test (February 24, 2009)
• Emergency Permit Reminder (June 4, 2009)
• Acceptance of Mathematics and English Requirements When No Credit is Awarded (June 9, 2009)
• Vocational Instructional Programs-78 Credit Requirement (July 2009)
• CSPG No. 45—Foreign World Languages (July 1, 2009)
• CSPG No. 5—Evaluation of Credentials for Individuals Prepared Outside of the United States (July 1, 2009)
• Revisions to CSPG No. 5 and CSPG No. 6 (August 21, 2009)
• New Teacher Certification Fees Notification (March 5, 2010)
• Level II Conversion (April 30, 2010)
• Emergency Permit Processing (May 28, 2010)
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 and 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)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding Chapter 49 proposed changes to Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education guidelines (September 20, 2005)
• Professional Educator Program Memorandum #10—GPA Requirements (January 24, 2006)
• Memorandum to provide Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities with information on initial program reviews (August 31, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities of criminal history records amendment to 24 PS 1-111 (September 6, 2006)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding Title II foreign language test results reporting (October 30, 2006)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding FBI background check requirements (November 27, 2007)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities providing notes to include on student advisement sheets in catalogs regarding State Board of Education adopted changes that affect teacher certification programs (March 31, 2008)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding the release of the PIL Invitation to Qualify (April 16, 2008)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities announcing release of the new guidelines for grades 4-8 (April 18, 2008)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities announcing release of new Pre-k through 4th Grade guidelines (May 2, 2008)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities announcing release of new Special Education and ELL guidelines (May 6, 2008)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities announcing release of new Special Education Guidelines (June 13, 2008)
• Chapter 49 Conferences Summary Report (October 28, 2008)
• Background Check Information—Adding New Users (December 11, 2008)
• ELL Resource (August 13, 2009)
• ELL Terminology (August 13, 2009)
• Standard Deviation 2.8 GPA (October 7, 2009)
• Math and English Requirements AP Course—Testing (October 7, 2009)
• Electronic Application Upgrades (January 22, 2010)
• Testing Memo 15—Updated Tests (January 25, 2010)
• Re-Test Program for Praxis I and II (February 9, 2010)
• Raising GPA with 12 Graduate Credits (February 17, 2010)
• New Certification Fees (March 11, 2010)
• Recommendations for Level I Certification (April 27, 2010)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of making 2002-2003 date on highly qualified teachers in Pennsylvania available to all local school entities (October 17, 2003)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of reporting data on the Highly Qualified Teachers—State Report Card (November 10, 2003)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of guidelines for Bridge I and Bridge II Highly Qualified Designation (March 9, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of NCLB requirements for elementary level special education teachers (March 10, 2005)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding special education candidates who will be affected by the academic content requirements contained within the No Child Left Behind Act. (March 28, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Bridge program extension (July 1, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of availability of Bridge I extension reporting system (November 4, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of updates regarding highly qualified issues (June 16, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform school entities and Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities of NBPTS Grant availability (August 18, 2006)
• Memorandum to provide update to school entities on Pennsylvania's HQT, HOUSSE and Bridge programs (June 13, 2007)
• Memorandum to provide charter schools with HQT requirements (June 13, 2007)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of requirements for completion of Bridge Program (March 20, 2008)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Implementation of the Technical Assistance and Accountability Provisions of Section 2141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by No Child Left Behind (August 27, 2008)
• Clarification on PA's Highly Qualified Teacher Guidelines Applicable to Departmentalized or Self-Contained Fifth and Sixth Grade Classrooms (April 24, 2009)
• Memorandum to inform charter schools to Reiterate Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements for Charter School Teachers and to Request the Submission of Charter School Educator Record Data Form for All Non-Certified Core Academic Subject Teachers (August 17, 2009)
Contact: Linda Benedetto (717-783-9252)
• Specific Program Guidelines for State Approval of Professional Educators (January 2001)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
• Application Procedures and Program Guidelines—Program Year 2010-11—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 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.310, Even Start Independent Local Evaluations
• Policy Guidance C.330, Early Childhood Assessment
• 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 D.150, Interactive Literacy Activities (ILA)
• Policy Guidance E.150, Performance Funding
• Policy F.100, Professional Development
• 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
• Policy Guidance H.500, The Official GED Practice Tests as a Condition for GED Testing Credentials
Contact: Michael J. Sobkowski (717-787-3737)Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
• Institutional Approval Information
Contact: Albert Happ (717-772-3623)
• Clarification of State Board of Education Regulations Regarding Curriculum (§ 31.21) and Academic Calendar (§ 31.22) Curricular Credit Policy
Contact: Albert Happ (717) 772-3623Bureau 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)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
Contact: Frank DiNatale (717-783-6981)Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support
• Pennsylvania State Board of Education AIDS Policy—Admissions/Readmissions of Students or Staff Persons with AIDS, March 1987
Contact: Shirley A. Black (717-772-0067)
• Enhanced Driver Education Program Guide
• Procedures for Establishing a Private Driver Training School
Contact: Harry Sherman (717-783-4382)
• Act 48 of 1999 Appeals Process Statement of Policy
Contact: Bob Staver (717-783-6583)Bureau of Special Education
• State Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—Part B
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717) 783-2311
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Special education contingency funds application (February, 2008)
Contact: Ronald Wells (717) 783-6882
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): 2008-09 special education compliance monitoring schedule (June 13, 2008)
Contact: Masako Farrell (717) 783-6889
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Special Education Data Reports Online (May 28, 2008)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Revised Chapters 14 and 711 (June 13, 2008)
Contact: John Tommasini (717) 783-6134
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Pennsylvania's IDEA Par B Determination (June 13, 2008)
Contact: John Tommasini (717) 783-6134
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Use of Response to Intervention (RtI) in the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)) March 24, 2008
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717) 783-6881
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): PIMS and Special Education PennData Submissions (May 24, 2008)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Public Input on Cyclical Monitoring System (May 12, 2008)
Contact: Jill Deitrich (717) 783-6876
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Speech and Language Distance Learning Program (May 19, 2008)
Contact: Dr. Joneen Lowman (Bloomsburg University) (570) 389-4999
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Special Education Performance Grant Opportunity- School-Based Behavioral Health (June 20, 2008)
Contact: Michael Stoehr 1-800-446-5607
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Special Education Performance Grant Opportunity—Transition from School to Community-Based Employment for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (June 20, 2008)
Contact: Michael Stoehr 1-800-446-5607
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Local Education Agency (LEA) Special Education Performance Reports Online (June 27, 2008)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Revised Special Education Forms (June 30, 2008)
Contact: Janet Sloand 1-800-441-3215
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Questions and Answers for Paraprofessional Requirements in Chapter 14 (July 16, 2008)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): State Performance Plan Public Forums (July 25, 2008)
Contact: Sandy Zeleznik (412) 278-0259
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): PA Guidelines for Identifying Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (August 13, 2008)
Contact: Lynda Lupp (717) 783-6885
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Indicator 13-Professional Development Cohort #1 (August 18, 2008)
Contact: Michael Stoehr 1-800-446-5607
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): IDEA-B State Performance Data Reporting Fiscal Program Determinations (August 18, 2008)
Contact: Sue Leonard (717) 772-1114
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Special Education Students Placed in Homebound or Instruction Conducted in the Home—Follow-Up Reports (August 21, 2008)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717) 783-6894
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Reporting of Expenditures Relating to Exceptional Students (September 30, 2008)
Contact: Don Dolbin (717) 783- 6879
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Paraprofessional Requirements Under Revised Chapter 14 (September 30, 2008)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Special Education Contingency Funds Application (October 1, 2008)
Contact: Ron Wells (717) 783-6882
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Final-Omitted Form Rulemaking Correcting Error in Section 14.143(B) Disciplinary Placements
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Reporting of New Caseload Requirements (October 15, 2008)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Gaskin Settlement Agreement Update-Individualized Education Program (IEP) Format and Supplementary Aids and Services (October 22, 2008)
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717) 783-5768
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Side-by-Side Quick Reference of the State and Federal Special Education Regulations (October 28, 2008)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Questions and Answers Regarding Revised Chapter 14 (November 4, 2008)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Required Reporting of the Use of Restraints (November 5, 2008)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717) 783-6894
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Change in Amount of Special Education Service (November 21, 2008)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Celebrating Inclusive Schools Week (November 25, 2008)
Contact: Jeannine Brinkley (412) 394-5992
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Presentation of PSSA Accommodations Guidelines for Students with IEPs and Students with 504 Plans (December 12, 2008)
Contact: Lynda Lupp (717) 783-6885
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Supplemental Regulations to 34 CFR Part 300 (Special Education Programs and Services) (December 31, 2008)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Reporting of Expenditures Relating to Exceptional Students (January 5, 2009)
Contact: Don Dolbin (717) 783-6879
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Chapter 14 and 711 Regulations that Exceed Federal Requirements (January 5, 2009)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Special Education Plan Requirements-Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities using the Response to Intervention Option (January 14, 2009)
Contact: Lynda Lupp (717) 783-6885
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Web site for Chapter 16 Questions (January 16, 2009)
Contact: Shirley Curl (717) 786-6361
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): State Performance Plan Data Requirements- Postsecondary School Survey (January 20, 2009)
Contact: Michael Stoehr 1-800-446-5607
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Final-Omitted Form Rulemaking Align the Commonwealth's Regulations to December 1, 2008 Version of Federal IDEA—Implementing Regulations Section 14.102 Purposes (January 26, 2009)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Final—Omitted Form Rulemaking Align the Commonwealth's Regulations to December 1, 2008 Version of Federal IDEA—Implementing Regulations Section 711.3 Incorporation of Federal Regulations (January 26, 2009)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Secondary Transition Resource Folder/CD (February 10, 2009)
Contact: Michael Stoehr 1-800-446-5607
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Paraprofessional Online Courses For Special Education Paraeducator Credential of Competency Standards (February 11, 2009)
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717) 772-2646
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Chapter 14 Questions and Answers (Volume 3) (February 11, 2009)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Clarification of Special Education Templates in PIMS (February 17, 2009)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Pennsylvania State Performance Plan-Enhancing Parent Involvement (March 5, 2009)
Contact: Sandy Zeleznik (412) 278-0259
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Ensuring Accuracy in Reporting on Penn Data Table 8 (March 17, 2009)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Local Education Agency Special Education Data Preview Reports (March 17, 2009)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Restraint Information System of Collection Training Seminar (April 21, 2009)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717) 783-6894
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Voter Registration Forms (April 29, 2009)
Contact: William Murphy (717) 783-6921
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Child Find, Equitable Participation, and Evaluations (May 1, 2009)
Contact: Tom Seben (717) 783-6917
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Local Education Agency (LEA) Special Education Data Reports Online (May 6, 2009)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Language for Use in All Textbook Purchase Orders to Ensure Timely Access to Accessible Instructional Materials for Students with IEPs (May 13, 2009)
Contact: Janet Sloand 1-800-441-3215
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Special Education Plan Requirements-Identification of Students with Specific Learning disabilities using the Response to Intervention Option (May 13, 2009)
Contact: Lynda Lupp (717) 783-6885
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): National Institute for School Leadership (NISL): Leadership for Students with Disabilities Institue Professional Development Opportunity
Contact: Debbie Brown 1-800-441-3215
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): Training for Functional Behavioral Assessments (May 29, 2009)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717) 667-3153
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): LEA Special Education Data Reports Online (May 29, 2009)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717) 783-6911
• Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn* Link): 2009-10 Special Education Compliance Monitoring Schedule (June 10, 2009)
Contact: Masako Farrell (717) 783-6889Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
• School Construction Policies and Procedures (This booklet describes how reimbursement is calculated along with examples and formulas.)
Contact: Patricia Dengel (717-787-5480)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Special Education
• Special Education Mediation Services
Contact: Kerry Smith (717-541-4960)
• Education of Students with Hearing Loss
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)
• Special Education Complaint Investigation Manual
Contact: Masako Farrell, Division Chief, (717-783-6889)
• School District Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Thomas Seben (717-783-6922)
• Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Thomas Seben (717-783-6922)
• Disabilities Education Act-Part B Program Guidelines for Local Education Agency Applications
Contact: Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)
• Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators
Contact: Virginia Kobb (717-787-8603)
• Special Education Contingency Fund Guidelines
Contact: Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-Part B (IDEA-B), IDEA-B, Section 611, Special Education State Grant
Contact: Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)
Sue Leonard (717-772-1114)
• PA Guidelines for De-escalation and the Use of Restraints in Educational Programs
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717-783-6894)
• Chapter 14 Questions and Answers (Paraprofessional, Volume 2, and Volume 3)
Contact: Malcolm Conner (717-667-3153)
• PA Guidelines for Identifying Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
Contact: Lynda Lupp (717-783-6885)
• Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) using Response to Invention (RtI)
Contact: Lynda Lupp (717-783-6885)Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
• PA Pre-K Counts Grant Continuation—2010-11
• 2009-2010 PA Pre-K Counts Grantees by County
• Guidance for Continuation Grants 2009-10, February 2010
• Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts End of Year Report, 2008-09
• Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts; Showing Results for Pennsylvania's Children, March 2009
• Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Outcomes Report, June 2010
Contact: Susan Mitchell (717-787-7489)Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program
• Guidance for Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program Request for Continuation Grants, 2010-11
• Application for Continuation Grants, 2010-11
Contact: Susan Mitchell (717-787-7489)Early Intervention Services
• 2007-2008 Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council—Early Intervention in Pennsylvania—Annual Report Submitted to the Governor
Contact: Maureen Cronin (717-783-7213)
• Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Mark Ishman (717-346-0042)
• State Early Intervention, Federal 619 IDEA B and Component I Guidelines
Contact: Brian Bell (717-346-0038)
• Grant Procedure Manual
Contact: Brian Bell (717-346-0038)
• Certificate of Competency—COC EI Standards for Licensed Private Providers applications and instructions
Contact: Kathy Vradenburgh (717-346-1117)
• Certificate of Competency—COC Directions and Requirements for Renewals Only
Contact: Kathy Vradenburgh (717-346-1117)Center for Data Quality and Information Technology
• Secondary Career and Technical Education Information System Instruction Manual for Student Data Submission, 2006-2007
Contact: Steve Simchock (717-787-2644)
• Adult Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2006-2007
Contact: Ronald Hoerner (717-787-2644)
• Private and Nonpublic Enrollment Instruction Manual, 2006-2007
Contact: Joanne Bobek (717-787-2644)
• Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2005-2006
Contact: Ron Hoerner (717-787-2644)
• Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Graduate Instructions for School Year 2006-2007
Contact: Joanne Bobek (717-787-2644)
• Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Dropout Instructions for School Year 2006-2007
Contact: Michele Hiester (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: Mary Spila (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.
• Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan 2008-2012, 2007—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, 2005—Suggestions for Implementing Quality Library Programs in Pennsylvania.
• Measuring Up To Standards Findings: The Impact of School Library Programs and Information Literacy in Pennsylvania Schools.
• The Pennsylvania School Library Information Specialist TOOLKIT for Implementing Information Literacy in Schools—Defines information literacy standards integrated into curricular areas.
• The Pennsylvania School Library Information Specialist TOOLKIT for Implementing Information Literacy in Schools Supplement 2003
Contact: Jim Hollinger (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: Jennifer Rockey (717-346-9399)
• 2010-2011 Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Guidelines (Available on the web site.)
• Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Private Provider Application and Guidelines (Available on the web site.)
• Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program Application and Guidelines (Available on the web site.)
Contact: Drew Schuckman (717-705-6908)
• Services for Nonpublic School Students Program Guidelines
Contact: Kelly Hudson (717-783-6840)
Renee Shade
• 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, Standards and Core Competencies, and Related Information, August 2005
Contact: Russ Alves (717-783-6777)Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
• 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, 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: Enrollment of Students—Employee Rating Form—Home Education Programs—Special Education—Payments for Education—Graduation of Seniors—School Construction—Safe Schools—Copyright Law—Commissions—Instructional Time)
(Link to BECs: http://www.pde.state.pa.us/k12/cwp/browse.asp?a=11&g=202&K12_Nav=¦3208¦3209¦ &pde_internet Nav=¦)
Contact: Sarah Pearce (717-783-6610)
• Child Labor Laws and Employment of Minors
Contact: Stephen Fisher (717-787-6016)Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
• Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Handbook and Institutional Listing (Revised, 1998)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)
• Education Testing Service Praxis Series Registration Bulletin
Contact: Barbara Seifert (717-772-4508)
• 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: Barbara Seifert (717-772-4508)
• Guidelines for the Preparation of Self-Study Materials for Certification in Pennsylvania
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)
• Certification for Charter School Professional Staff
• Application Booklets (Revised May 2001)
• Applicant Prepared Outside of Pennsylvania (Revised 11/07)
• Emergency Permits and Act 97 Waivers (Revised 3/08)
• Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (Revised 3/08)
• Applicant Prepared In Pennsylvania (Revised 3/08)
• 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 5/06)
• 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: Barbara Seifert (717-772-4508)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: Albert Happ (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: Albert Happ (717-772-3623)
• Clarification of State Board of Education Regulations Regarding Curriculum (§ 31.21) and Academic Calendar (§ 31.22) Curricula Credit Policy
Contact: Albert Happ (717) 772-3623Office of Access Initiatives
• Act 101 Program Guidelines
• Technical College Programs Guidelines
Contact: Sandra Edmunds (717-787-7013)Bureau of Career and Technical Education
• Cooperative Education Guidelines for Administration
Contact: Mike Stanger (717-772-4870)
• Application for Approval of the Nurse Aide Training Program Submission Guidelines
Contact: Sheri Weidman (717-772-4868)
• A Guide to Student Occupational Competency Testing in Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania Student Occupational Competency Testing
Contact: Kevin Springman (717-346-9720)
• Tech Prep Secondary and Postsecondary Guidelines 2008-2013
Contact: Jay Cannon (717-772-4857)
• Funding Guidelines for the Career and Technical Education Professional Personnel Development Center
Contact: John Brown (717-783-6991)
• Secondary & Postsecondary Perkins Local Plan Guidelines 2008-2013
Contact: Monique Williams (717-346-3188)
• Secondary Career and Technical Education Program Approval Application Procedure
Contact: Forrest Keiser (717-783-6996)
• Self-Study Guidelines—Accreditation System of Institutions for Adult Education
• Administration Guidelines for the Accreditation System of Institutions for Adult Education
• The Occupational Competency Assessment Program Brochure
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
Contact: Jean Kelleher (717-783-6956)
• Industry-Recognized Certifications for Career and Technical Education Programs: A Resource Guide for Pennsylvania Career and Technology Centers
Contact: Cynthia Gross (717-782-4864)
• Career and Technical Student Organizations Brochure
Contact: Katherine Simchock (717-783-6964)Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support
• Chapter 4 Strategic Planning Guidelines, May 2002
Contact: Dolorez Cobb-Jones (717-783-4307)
• Act 48 Professional Education Plan Guidelines, March 2007
Contact: Bob Staver (717-783-6583)
• Act 48 Approved Provider Guidelines, May 2007
Contact: Bob Staver (717-783-6583)
• Limited English Proficient System (LEP System) HELP Document
Contact: Stephanie Stauffer (717-787-5482)
• Home Language Survey
Contact: Tami Shaffer (717-705-3829)
• Post Exit Monitoring Guidance and Sample Monitoring Forms
Contact: Stephanie Stauffer (717-787-5482)
• Induction Plan Guidelines, May 2002
Contact: Bob Staver (717-783-6583)
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Gifted Guidelines 2004
Contact: Bob Staver (717-783-6583)
• Online Theory Drive Education Policy
Contact: Harry Sherman (717-783-4382)
• Pennsylvania Literacy Framework
Contact: JoBeth McKee (717-525-5981)
• No Child Left Behind Act—Supplemental Education Services—Instructions for Completing the Provider Application (on PDE Web site)
Contact: Terri Proctor (717-787-7135)
• BEC 22 Pa. Code § 04.26* Educating Students With Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and English Language Learners (ELL)
Contact: Stephanie Stauffer (717-787-5482)PENNLINKs:
• January 12, 2005, SUBJECT: Parental Consent for English Language Instruction Programs
• December 26, 2007, SUBJECT: Updated State Required Exit Criteria for Pennsylvania's English Language Instructional Programs for English Language Learners
• September 12, 2007, SUBJECT: Use of the WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test (W-APT) for ESL Screening/Placement and ACCESS Tier Assignment for English Language Learners (ELLs)
Contact: Stephanie Stauffer (717-787-5482)
• 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)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: Patricia Dengel (717-787-5480)
• Pennsylvania Community Colleges Capital Funding Framework—2010-11
• Application for State Assistance for Construction of Community College Facilities
• Space Approval Formula for Community Colleges
Contact: Jessica Sites (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)
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEIA-B) 2006-2007 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) 2006-2007 Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines for Approved Private Schools
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEIA-B) 2006-2007 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: Jeannine Weiser (717-783-6535)
• Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods In Pennsylvania Schools for the School Nutrition Incentive
Contact: Evelyn Arnold (717-787-7698)
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