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[Continued from previous Web Page] POLICY STATEMENTS
* 10 Pa. Code §§ 13.61--13.68--Exception to Definition of ''Branch''
* 10 Pa. Code § 21.61--Insurance and Annuities (Act 40 of 1997 was enacted after issuance of this Statement of Policy)
* 10 Pa. Code § 41.3a--Calculation of Consumer Discount Company Act default charges--Statement of Policy
* 10 Pa. Code Chapter 81--Check Cashers--Statement of Policy
INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
The following is a list of applications and instructions to assist depository institutions in complying with various provisions of the statutes and regulations respectively applicable to Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions, thrift institutions, and credit unions.
* Branch Applications:
DeNovo Branch--Bank, Savings Association, Credit Union, Non-Depository Trust Company
Purchase of Assets/Assumption of Liabilities--Bank, Savings Association
Remote Service Facility--Savings Association
Branch Relocation--Bank, Savings Association
Relocation of Main Office--Savings Association
Branch Discontinuance--Bank, Savings Association
Foreign Bank Office
* Conversions
National Bank to State Bank
Savings Association to Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Bank to Stock Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Association to Stock Savings Association
Federal Credit Union to State Credit Union
* Mergers
Banks
Savings Associations
Credit Unions
* Charters
Bank
Interim Bank
Savings Association
Interim Savings Association
Credit Union
Non-Depository Trust Company
* Dissolutions
Savings Associations
Bank
* Intrastate Acquisitions
Bank Holding Company
Thrift Holding Company
* Interstate Acquisitions
Thrift Holding Company
* Other
Change In Bank Control--Individuals
Mutual Holding Company Reorganizations
Trust Department--Bank, Savings Association
Bank Subsidiaries
INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSEE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
Instructions for license applications, and Guidelines for compliance are available regarding each of the following statutes and, to the extent that regulations have been promulgated, their respective underlying regulations:
* Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act,
* Secondary Mortgage Loan Act,
* Consumer Discount Company Act,
* Money Transmitter Act,
* Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act,
* Pawnbrokers License Act,
* Check Cashers Licensing Act, and
* Credit Services Act.
In addition to the above indices, the Department of Banking maintains interpretive letters addressing the applicability of statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Banking to specific fact patterns. The Department may provide a summary of the Department's position on a particular issue or a redacted interpretive letter when appropriate in response to particular questions previously addressed by the Department, in order to assist the public and members of the lending industry in complying with laws administered by the Department. The Department of Banking will continue to issue interpretive letters on a case basis when appropriate regarding new issues raised by persons requesting such interpretive information.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
I. POLICY STATEMENTS:
Center for Business Financing
Loans:
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Center for Private Financing
Private Activity Bonds
Gail Wagner (717-783-1109)Strategic Planning and Operations Office
Community Revitalization Program
Patrick Mellody (717-787-7352)II. GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Business Development Deputate
Business Financing Programs
Customer Service: 1800-379-7448 or 717-787-3405Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
Entrepreneurs Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
Maryanne VanArsdale (717-720-7421)Governor's Center for Local Government Services
Administering Police Services in Small Communities
Annual Audit and Financial Report
Auditor's Guide
Borough Council Handbook
Borough Mayor's Manual
Boundary Change Procedures
Chart of Accounts
Citizen's Guide to Local Government
City Government
Councils of Governments, 2002 Directory
Councils of Governments Director's Handbook
County Annual Financial Report
County Chief Clerk's/Administrator's Manual
County Commissioners Manual
Debt Management Handbook
Elective Office in Local Government
Financial Monitoring Workbook
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
Model Hiring Manual
Municipal Authorities
Municipal Secretary's Manual
Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
Open Meetings/Open Records, The Sunshine Act and Right to Know Law
Pension Manual
Public Works Manual
Purchasing Handbook
Referendum Handbook
Regional Police
Regulation of Cell Towers
Risk Manager's Insurance Guide
Solicitor's Handbook
Supporting Volunteer Fire Services in Pennsylvania
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
Ken Klothen (1-888-223-6837)Office of Community Development
Building Energy Conservation
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)
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
Procedures for Closeout of Contracts
Procurement/Contract Guide
Sample Construction Contract Documents
Special Assessments Guide
Scott Dunwoody (717-720-7402)Travel, Film, and Economic Development Marketing Office
Regional Marketing Initiative
James (Mickey) Rowley (717-720-1302)
The Pennsylvania Economic Development Regional Marketing Grant Program
James (Mickey) Rowley (717-720-1302)
Tourist Promotion Agency Matching Fund Program Manual
James (Mickey) Rowley (717-720-1302)III. DECISIONS:
IV. INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Center for Business Financing
Grants:
Child Care Challenge Grant Program
Critical Job Training Grant Program
Customized Job Training
Guaranteed Free Training Program (WEDnet)
Industrial Sites Reuse Program
Infrastructure Development Program
Local Economic Development Assistance Program
Opportunity Grant Program
Workforce Leadership Grants
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Loans:
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Small Business Financing:
Community and Economic Development Loan Program
Export Financing Program
Pollution Prevention Assistance Account
Small Business First
Underground Storage Tank Loan Program
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Tax Credits and Incentives:
Educational Improvements Tax Credits
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)
Keystone Opportunity Zone
Thomas Usiadek (717-720-7344)
Job Creation Tax Credit Fund
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority
Jeffrey Baltimore (717-720-7420)Center for Private Financing
Pennsylvania Capital Access Program
Accreditation Standards
Capacity Building Grants
Pennsylvania Community Development Bank Business Plan
State Accreditation Guidelines and Application
Underwriting
Carlton Ketchen (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)
Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
Craig Petrasic (717-783-1109)Community Affairs and Development
Appalachian Regional Commission
Neil Fowler (717-214-5395)Local Government Services Center
Floodplain Management
Kerry Wilson (1-888-223-6837)
Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program
John Mizerak (1-888-223-6837)
Local Government Capital Project Loan Program
Sharon Grau (1-888-223-6837)
Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Program
Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
Regional Police Assistance Program
Bill Gamble (1-888-223-6837)
Shared Municipal Services Program
Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
Shared Municipal Services Code Enforcement Program
Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
Tax Collector Training, Examination, Qualification and Continuing Education Program
Sharon Grau (1-888-223-6837)Office of Community Development
Community Development Block Grant
Community of Opportunities
Emergency Shelter Grant Program
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
New Communities Program
PA Community Development Bank Grant Program
Pennsylvania Access Grant Program
Section 108 (of the Housing & Community Dev. Act) Loan Guarantee Program
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)Office of Community Services
Community Services Block Grant Directives
Brian Reiter (717-720-7440)
Community Services Block Grant Program
Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Grants
Employment and Community Conservation Program
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Darlene Ferrier (717-720-7436)
Family Savings Account
Neighborhood Assistance Comprehensive Service Program
Neighborhood Assistance Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Neighborhood Assistance Program
Dennis Darling (717-787-1984)
Weatherization Program
Tony Kimmel (717-720-7439)Office of International Business Development
Export 2000 Block Grant
Governor's Export Excellence Award
Market Access Grant
Lois Batcheler (717-787-7190)Office of Policy and Technology
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Bill Cook (717-787-4147)
Cyberstart
Sue Klosinski (717-705-6755)
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance, PITA
Bill Cook (717-787-4147)
Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Program
Tom Palisin (717-787-4147)
Technology Company Investment
Technology Development Grant
Jeanine Marttila (717-787-4147)
University Research Grant
Kelly Wylam (717-214-5330)IV. 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: Gary Smith (717-783-3303)Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land
Contact: Ed Deaton (717-787-6674)State Park Natural Areas
Contact: James Barr (717-787-6674)Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Land Acquisition Grants
Contact: Mike Schneider (717-772-3742)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Forestry
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--County/ Municipal Cooperator
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--Other Agency Cooperator
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--Forest
Stewardship Cooperator
Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Operating Procedure and Deadlines Manual
Contact: Donald Eggen (717-948-3941)Forest Fire Warden Manual
Contact: Paul Sebasovich (717-783-7953)Wildland/Urbanface Guidance Document
Contact: Paul Sebasovich (717-783-7953)Forest Camp Lease Manual
Right-of-Way Manual
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-2014)Snowmobile Instructor's Manual
Contact: W. Paul Szabara (717-783-7941)Forest Products Permit
Contact: Mark Deibler (717-787-4009)Camping Permit
Contact: William Slippey (717-783-7941)District Forester Permit
Contact: Mark Deibler (717-787-4009)Road Use Agreement
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-2014)Special Activities Agreement
Contact: William Slippey (717-783-7941)License for Right of Way
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-2014)Prospecting Permit
Contact: Roger Dorsey (717-787-4835)Seismic Survey Agreement
Contact: John Walker (717-787-4835)Oil and Gas Leases
Contact: John Walker (717-787-4835)Surface Use Agreements
Contact: John Walker (717-787-4835)Gas Storage Leases
Contact: John Walker (717-787-4835)Agreements of Consent to Assignments
Contact: John Walker (717-787-4835)Coal Agreements
Contact: Roger Dorsey (717-787-4835)Hard Mineral Agreement
Contact: Roger Dorsey (717-787-4835)Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Guidelines
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Management Guidelines
Contact: Marian Hrubovcak (717-787-2316)Community Conservation Partnership Grants Manual and Forms
Contact: Greg Gove (717-783-2662)Swimming Pool Management Manual
Contact: Greg Gove (717-783-2662)Heritage Parks Program Manual and Forms
Contact: Tim Keptner (717-772-3839)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: Gary Smith (717-783-3303)
EDUCATION
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Community and Student Services
* Secretary of Education's Plan to Require and Assist Each School District to Establish and Maintain a Program of Appropriate Counseling and Support Services to Students Experiencing Problems Related to the Use of Drugs, Alcohol and Dangerous Controlled Substances
* BEC Drug and Alcohol Education, Counseling, and Support Services; 24 P. S. § 15-1547
Contact: Kim Swarner (717-783-6777)
* BEC Education for Homeless Youth; 42 U.S.C.§ 11431 et.seq.
Contact: Sheldon Winnick (717-772-2066)
* BEC Pregnant & Parenting Teen; 24 P. S. § 13-1327
Contact: Dorothy Hershey (717-783-7089)Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
* Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards, Policies and Procedures for State Approval of Certification Programs and for the Certification of Professional Educators for the Public Schools of Pennsylvania
Contact: J. Frank Meehan (717-772-4737)
* Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines Regarding Education Certification and Staffing Requirements for Public Schools
Contact: Anne Shuster (717-783-6730)
* Policy on Evaluation Procedure for Certificate of Preliminary Education Evaluation of Credentials
* Commonly Asked Questions on Act 48
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Computer Education Guideline
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permits
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Updates and Revised 338E Form
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Electronic Processing for Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers
* Memorandum to inform school entities of English as a Second Language: General Policies and Competencies
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Education Resolutions for No Child Left Behind Legislation
* Memorandum to inform colleges/universities of Test Rules for 2002-2003
* Notice to inform Out-of-State Certificate Candidates of Chapter 354 Regulations Regarding GPA and Math/English Requirements
* Notice to Inform State Board Resolutions for Interstate Agreement and Replacement of PLT
Contact: Susan Stewart (717-787-3356)
* Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges and universities announcing six new Praxis series assessments for beginning teachers effective November 1, 1997 and the qualifying scores for these assessments.
* Memorandum to teacher preparing colleges and universities providing 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)
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-787-3470)
* Specific Program Guidelines for State Approval of Professional Educators (January 2001)
Contact: Clifton Edwards (717-782-2499)Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
* Application Procedures and Program Guidelines--Program Year 2003-04--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 2003-04)
* Policy Guidance B.110, Workforce Development Services (PA WIN) (PYs 2001-04)
* Policy Guidance C.100, Adult Education Performance Standards
* Policy Guidance C.110, Family Literacy Performance Standards
* Policy Guidance C.120, Data Quality Standards
* Policy Guidance C.130, Verification and Reporting of Data
* Policy Guidance C.135, Core Outcomes Methodology
* Policy Guidance C.140, Instruction Manual for eData System
* Policy Guidance C.141, Glossary for eData System
* Policy Guidance C.200, Residency Requirements for Issuance of the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma through GED Testing
* Policy Guidance C.300, Family Literacy Summer Reading Programs
* Policy Guidance C.310, Even Start Independent Local Evaluations
* Policy Guidance C.320, Workplace Education Reporting
* Policy Guidance C.330, Early Childhood Assessment
* Policy Guidance C.900, Safety and Security
* Policy Guidance D.100, Adult Learner Assessment
* Policy Guidance D.110, Individual Learning Plans
* Policy Guidance D.120, Special Populations Agency Accountability Plans
* Policy Guidance E.100, Program Improvement Teams
* Policy Guidance E.110, Q-Stamp Certification
* Policy Guidance E.120, Reserved
* Policy Guidance E.130, Adult Education On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
* Policy Guidance E.140, Family Literacy On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
* Policy Guidance F.100, Reserved
* Policy Guidance F.110, Reserved
* Policy Guidance F.120, Fees for Professional Development Activities and non-Bureau-Funded Agencies
* Policy Guidance F.130, Reserved
* Policy Guidance G.100, Adult Education and Workforce Investment Boards
Contact: John N. Sloan (717-772-3737)Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
* Policies, Regulations and Guidelines for Pennsylvania Community Colleges
* Tuition Compliance Calculation at Community Colleges
Contact: Sandra Edmunds (717-772-3623)
* Education for Corporations Interested in Receiving Authority to Offer Academic Programs in Pennsylvania Leading to Collegiate Level Degrees
Contact: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)Bureau of Postsecondary Services
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Student Complaint Questionnaire
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Final Rulemaking--Chapter 73 Regulations
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Scholarships
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Revised Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Revised Scholarships Policy
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Certificates of Preliminary Education and Correspondence High School Programs
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Return of Title IV Funds--Definition of Withdrawal Date
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Board; Calendar; Act 174; Procedures
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Bonds, Statement of Reasonable Service and Business Ethics, Multi-branch Training Schools
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Applications for Approval of New Programs
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Review Form for New Program
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Student Information Publications
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--License and User Fees
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Clock Hour/Lesson/Semester Credit/Quarter Credit
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Statement Concerning Transfer of Credit Hours
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Act 174 of 1986 and Chapter 73 Regulations
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Tuition Change Report--Description and Instructions
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Contract Bond Form
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Board-Approved Private Surety Fund
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Termination; Leave of Absence
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Financial Reporting--Annual Reporting Rescinded; Biennial Reporting Reinstated
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Revised Qualification Form for Instructional Staff
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Allowable Administrative Fee and Refunds of $25.00 or Less
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Fees
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Non-Resident Program Application
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Program Applications
* School License Application Guidelines
* New Program Application Guidelines
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Leave of Absence
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: Dorothy S. Bambach (570-963-4040)Bureau of Career and Technical Education
* Pennsylvania State Plan for the Administration of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998
Contact: Jane Acri (717-772-4177)Bureau of Curriculum and Academic Services
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education, HIV/AIDS Policy, September 20, 1994
* 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)Bureau of Special Education
* State Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act--Part B Contact: Fran J. Warkomski (717-783-2311)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Periodic Reporting Requirements of IDEA '97
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Linking IEP Goals and Objectives/Benchmarks to the General Education Curriculum
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: The General Education Curriculum and IDEA '97
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Transition to School Age from Early Intervention--Questions & Answers (February 12, 1997)
* Clarification of Policy on Transfer of Records from MAWAs to School Districts (July 3, 2002)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Revised Special Education Forms and Formats (May 3, 2000)
Contact: Dr. Richard Price (717-783-6879)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Institutionalized Children's Programs/Program Approval Change, Joint Memo from the Bureau of Special Education and the Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management (April 4, 1997)
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717-783-6876)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Transition Individualized Education Program (IEP) Format
Contact: Ellen Romett (800-446-5607)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Reporting of Scores of Students With Disabilities on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Alternate Assessment (October 21, 1999)
Contact: Barbara Thrush (717-783-6881)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): IDEA Regulations Section 300.142(e)(f)(g)(h)(i) Relating to Methods of Ensuring Service (February 24, 2000)
Contact: Michael Carricato (717-783-6137)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Reporting Students Assigned to Instruction in the Home and Homebound Instruction (April 3, 2000)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717-783-6911)Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
* School Construction Policies and Procedures (This booklet describes how reimbursement is calculated along with examples and formulas.)
Contact: Carle Dixon (717-787-5480)
* Community Colleges Reimbursement for Equivalent Full-Time Students Enrolled in Stipend Programs
* Debt Service at Community Colleges
Contact: Larry Snell (717-787-5993)Bureau of Performance Accountability and Reporting
* BEC--Charter Schools, 24 P. S. Section 17-1701-A July 03 (on PDE Website)
Contact: Dr. Dan Felix (717-787-9819)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Special Education
* Special Education Information System
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Age of Majority and the Pennsylvania Guidelines for Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities (April 5, 2000)
* Special Education Mediation Services
* Education of Students with Hearing Loss
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
* Effective Behavior Support
Contact: Bill Galbraith (717-541-4960)
* Guidelines for Intermediate Unit Special Education Plans, 2000-2001
* School District Special Education Plan Guidelines
* Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717-783-6876)
* Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
* Comprehensive System for Personnel Development Submission Packet
* Procedures for Requesting Technical Assistance
Contact: Dr. Richard Price (717-783-6879)
* Education of Mentally Gifted Students
Contact: Barbara Thrush (717-783-6881)
* Disabilities Education Act--Part B Program Guidelines for Local Education Agency Applications for 2001/2002
Contact: Dr. Dennis McLaughlin (717-783-6877)Bureau of Information Systems
* Secondary Career and Technical Education Information System Instruction Manual for Student Data Submission, 2002-2003
Contact: Steve Simchock (717-787-2644)
* Adult Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2002-2003
Contact: John S. Creason (717-787-2644)
* Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Instruction Manual, 2001-02
Contact: Barbara Kern (717-787-2644)
* Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2002-2003
Contact: Ron Hoerner (717-787-2644)
* Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Instruction Manual, 2001-02, Charter Schools
Contact: Barbara Kern (717-787-2644)
* Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Graduate Instructions for School Year 2001-2002
Contact: Joanne Bobek (717-787-2644)
* Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Dropout Instructions for School Year 2001-2002
Contact: Richard Hruska (717-787-2644)Bureau of State Library
* Revised Classification Scheme for Pennsylvania State Publications, 2003--Provides Call Numbers to be Used in Classifying Pennsylvania State Publications
Contact: Ann Kemper (717-783-3884)Bureau of Library Development
* Guidelines for Negotiating Agreements, 1996--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, Fourth Edition, 1993--Guidance for People Serving as Trustees for Pennsylvania Public Libraries
* Continuing Education Guidelines for Public Library Staff, 1999--Guidance for Determining What Kinds of Continuing Education are Acceptable for Meeting the Continuing Education Requirements in The Library Code.
* Pennsylvania Guidelines for School Library Information Programs, 1999--Suggestions for Implementing Quality Library Programs in Pennsylvania
* Measuring Up To Standards: The Impact of School Library Programs and Information Literacy in Pennsylvania Schools 2000--Recent research on the impact of school library programs on academic achievement.
* The Pennsylvania School Library Information Specialist TOOLKIT for Implementing Information Literacy in Schools Supplement 2003--Defines information literacy standards integrated into curricular areas.
Contact: Roderick Weaver (717-783-5727)Bureau of Community and Student Services
* Pregnant and Parenting Teen Evaluation Packet
* Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Monthly Attendance Instructions
* Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Operational Manual
Contact: Dorothy Hershey (717-783-7089)
* Link-To-Learn Technology Equipment and Services for Nonpublic School Students Program Guidelines
Contact: Judy Green (717-783-5146)
* Guidelines for Student Assistance Program Implementation (Guidelines for Secondary Student Assistance Program Teams), September 1991
* Commonwealth Student Assistance Program Training System Handbook: Guidelines, Monitoring Procedures, and Related Information, March 2003
Contact: Kim Swarner (717-783-6777)Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
* Basic Education Circulars (BECs)--(Updated and indexed collection of Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance statements on state and federal basic education laws and regulations. These guidance statements cover several areas of the School Code within Title 24 of Purdon's Statutes, Articles 1-25, State Board of Education Regulations--Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapters 1-23, 342 and 349, and other state and federal laws, regulations and court cases: Topics include among others: Early Intervention--Department of Education Services--Employee Rating Form--School and Student Records--Home Education Programs--Special Education--Payments for Education--Graduation of Seniors--School Construction--Safe Schools--Copyright Law)
Contact: Jim Buckheit (717-787-4860)
* Child Labor Laws and Employment of Minors
Contact: Stephen Fisher (717-787-6016)
* Guidelines and Application for the Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program
* Guidelines and Application for Private Alternative Education Institutions
Contact: Nancy Avolese (717-705-6908)Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
* Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Handbook and Institutional Listing (Revised, 1998)
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-787-3470)
* Programs Approved for Teacher Education in Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities
* Education Testing Service Praxis Series Registration Bulletin
Contact: J. Frank Meehan (717-772-4737)
* Pennsylvania Department of Education Application and Instructions for Professional Educator (Includes background information, application forms, and directions.
* Alternative Certification
* Teacher Certification Information Sheets (Various handout papers used to respond to queries on professional educator certification in Pennsylvania.)
Contact: Susan Stewart (717-787-3356)
* Guidelines for the Preparation of Self-Study Materials for Certification in Pennsylvania
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-787-3470)
* Certification for Charter School Professional Staff
* Application Booklets (Revised May 2001)
* Applicant Prepared Outside of Pennsylvania
* Emergency Permits and Act 97 Waivers
* Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree
* Applicant Prepared In Pennsylvania
* Professional Educator Certificate (Revised 6/01)
* Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (Issued 3/00)
* Letter of Equivalency for Bachelor's Degree (Issued 3/00)
* Application information and form
* Letter of Equivalency with seal
* Emergency Permit with seal (Issued 3/00)
* Private School Certificate Application (Revised 5/00)
* Requirements of Act 48 of 1999
* Application for Voluntary Inactive Certification (Form 338R)
* Approval notice for Voluntary Inactive Certification
* Application for Removal of Voluntary Inactive Certification (Form 338R2)
* Approval notice for Removal of Voluntary Inactive Certification
* Four and five-year notices for educators and school entities
* Informational Handout: Important Information About Your Certificate (Revised 6/02)
Contact: Susan Stewart (717-787-3356)
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