[38 Pa.B. 4172]
[Saturday, August 2, 2008]
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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 717-787-3405Center 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
2005-06 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
2006-07 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 Pennsylvania
Councils of Governments, 2007 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 Act and Program
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 for Pennsylvania Municipalities
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
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)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
Commonwealth Financing Authority--Building PA
Infrastructure and Facilities Improvement Program
Industrial Sites Reuse Program
Infrastructure Development Program
Keystone Opportunity Zone
Local Share Assessment Fund (Gaming Funds) Luzerne County
Local Share Assessment Fund (Gaming Funds) Monroe County
Local Share Assessment Fund (Gaming Funds) Washington County
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
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 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
Harry Krot (1-888-223-6837)
Floodplain Management
Dan Fitzpatrick (1-888-223-6837)
Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program
Denny Puko (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
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--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--Guidelines
Weatherization Program--Work Plan/Guidelines
Weatherization Program Directives
Jamie Reed (717-787-1984)Office of International Business Development
Export 2000 Block Grant
Alain Mortha (717-702-7380)
Go Global Grant
Elizabeth Kane (717-720-7368)
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
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Wendy Sweigart (717-720-1393)
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 & Development Program
Urban Development Program
Richard Guinan (717-787-7402)Travel, Film, and Economic Development Marketing Office
Regional Investment Marketing Guidelines
Ted Martin (717-214-5317)
Tourism Promotion Grant Program Guidelines
Richard Bonds (717-705-6759)
Pennsylvania Festival Program Guidelines
Lenwood Sloan (717-720-1313)
Film Tax Credit Guidelines
Film Office Program Guidelines
Arlene Ashton (215-965-1897)
Artists & Artisan Trails Grant Program Guidelines
Pennsylvania Quest for Freedom Program Guidelines
Lenwood Sloan (717-720-1313)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 Sariano (717-783-0377)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: 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: Sean McDonough (717-705-4486)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)
* 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 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)
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)
* 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)
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 passage of Bridge certificate program by the State Board of Education (September 27, 2004)
* Memorandum to inform school entities of availability of web applications for Bridge certificates (November 23, 2004)
* Memorandum to inform school entities of update on NCLB/Bridge status (November 29, 2004)
* Memorandum to inform school entities of information on the School Report Card on Highly Qualified Teachers 2003-2004 (January 27, 2005)
* 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 provide school entities with information on HQT data release (October 5, 2007)
* Memorandum to inform school entities of requirements for completion of Bridge Program (March 20, 2008)
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 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 On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
* Policy Guidance E.140, Family Literacy On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
* Policy Guidance E.150, Performance Funding
* Policy Guidance F.110, PDE Online Training
* Policy Guidance F.120, Fees for Professional Development Activities and non-Bureau-Funded Agencies
* Policy Guidance G.100, Adult Education and Workforce Investment Boards
* 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: Albert Happ (717-772-3623)
* Clarification of State Board of Education Regulations Regarding Curriculum (§ 31.21) and Academic Calendar (§ 31.22)
Contact: Kate Shaw (717-787-5841)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
Contact: Frank DiNatale (717-783-6981)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 (717-783-4382)
* 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: Bob Staver (717-772-4944)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): Special education contingency funds application (February, 2008)
Contact: Richard Moss (717) 772-3745
* 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) 783-6911Bureau 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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