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INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE
REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSING
STATUTES AND REGULATIONSInstructions 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:
• Consumer Discount Company Act,
• Debt Management Services Act,
• Money Transmitter Act,
• Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act,
• Pawnbrokers License Act,
• Check Cashers Licensing Act,
• Credit Services Act, and
• Mortgage Licensing Act
In addition to the above indices, the Department of Banking and Securities maintains interpretive letters addressing the applicability of statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Banking and Securities 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 and Securities will continue to issue interpretive letters on a case by 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
Kevin Rowland (717-787-6245)Center for Private Financing
Private Activity Bonds
Gail Wagner (717-783-1109)Operations Center
Community Revitalization Program
Fritz Smith (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 Busi-
ness in Pennsylvania
Nancy Garman (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
2009-10 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
COG 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
Telecommunications Facilities
Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights and Real Property Tax
Payer Programs under Act 50 of 1998
Manual for County Chief Clerk's /Administrator
Manual for County Commissioners
Manual for Municipal Secretaries
Model Hiring Manual for Pennsylvania
Municipalities
Municipal Authorities in Pennsylvania
Municipal Pension Handbook
Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
Open Meetings/Open Records
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 Manage-
ment
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)
2010 State Land Use and Growth Management
ReportAct 32 Related Publications and Forms
Act 32 Procedure Manual
mAct 32 EIT Best Practices Report
Employer Registration for Local Earned Income Tax
Withholding
Employer's Quarterly Earned Income Tax Return
Residency Certification Form
Taxpayer's Annual Local Earned Income Tax Return
Taxpayer's Quarterly Estimated Earned Income Tax
W2-R Annual Reconciliation of Earned Income Tax
Withheld From Wages
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
New Users Integrated Disbursement and Information
System (IDIS) Manual
Procedures for Closeout of Contracts
Procurement/Contract Guide
Sample Construction Contract Documents
Section 3 Plan and Program Guide
Section 108 Loan Program Guidelines
Section 108 Loan Program Standards for Financial
Underwriting Special Assessments Guide
Donna Enrico (717-720-7343)
Lauren Atwell (717-720-7402)III. DECISIONS:
None.
IV. INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Center for Business Financing
Grants Division:
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Gaming,
Economic Development and Tourism Fund
(GEDTF)—(Gaming Funds)—Allegheny County
Guaranteed Free Training Program (WEDnet) Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance
(PREP)
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share
Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Luzerne County
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share
Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Monroe County
Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds)
Washington County
Pennsylvania First Program
Commonwealth Financing Authority—Solar Energy
Lynne Ruby (717-787-6245)
Discovered and Developed in Pennsylvania
Sheri Collins (717-720-1317)Loans Division:
Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Indus-
tries/Agriculture/MELF
Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Indus-
tries/Tourism/MELF
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
Keystone Special Development Zone
Brian Eckert (717-787-6245)Small Business Financing Division:
Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Indus-
tries/Small Business First Program
Community and Economic Development Loan Pro-
gram
Export Financing Program
Pollution Prevention Assistance Account
Small Business First
Commonwealth Financing Authority—High Perfor-
mance Building
Jared Lucas (717-783-5046)Tax Credit Division:
Educational Improvement Tax Credits
Job Creation Tax Credit Program
Pre-Kindergarten Tax Credit Business Guidelines
Jim O'Donnell (717-787-7120)Center for Private Financing
Pennsylvania Community Development Bank
Business Plan
Accreditation Standards
Capacity Building Grants
State Accreditation Guidelines and Application
Underwriting
Business Opportunities Fund
Pennsylvania Capital Access Program
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 Pro- gram
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
Marita Kelly (1-888-223-6837)
Floodplain Management
Dan Fitzpatrick (1-888-223-6837)
Local Government Capital Project Loan Program
Ed Fosnaught (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)
Municipal Assistance Program
Dennis Puko (1-888-223-6837)
Tax Collector Training, Examination, Qualification
and Continuing Education Program
Madra Clay (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 Pro-
gram—County Housing Partnerships
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Pro-
gram—Underserved Populations & Pilot Initia-
tives and Legal Services
Housing and Redevelopment Assistance
HOME Investment Partnerships Program—Guide-
lines and Application Kit
Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Pro-
gram
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
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)
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 (717-720-7380)
Market Access Grant
Paige Pynos (717-214-5452)
Regional Investment Marketing Grant
Amy Zecha (717-720-7339)Technology Investment Office
Agile Manufacturing
Alternative Energy Investment Program
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Bona Fide Request Program
Broadband Outreach and Aggregation Fund
Business Attraction and Retention Program
Commonwealth Financing Authority
New PA Venture Investment Program
New PA Venture Guarantee Program
Keystone Innovation Zone Program
Keystone Innovation Grants
Keystone Innovation Starter Kits
Life Sciences Greenhouse Program
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance
(PITA)
Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Program
Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program
(PennTAP)
Pittsburgh SuperComputing Center
Powdered Metals Initiative
Research and Development Tax Credit Program
Technology Fund Investment
Technology Collaborative
Technology Development Grant
University Research Grant
Workforce Leadership Grants
Sheri Collins (717-720-1317)Travel, Film, and Economic Development Market-
ing Office
Film Tax Credit
Marketing to Attract Tourism
Tourism Accredited Zoos
Janice Collier (717-720-1312)Energy Conservation & Weatherization
Weatherization Program Guidelines
Weatherization Program Directives
Lynette Praster (717-425-7643)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 (717-425-7643)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Forestry
State Forest Natural Areas
Contact: Ellen Shultzabarger (717-214-3813)Acquisition Transfer or Exchange of State Forest Land
Acquisition
Contact: Craig Chapman (717-783-0387)Bureau of State Parks
State Park User Fees
Contact: David Sariano (717-787-6640)Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land
Contact: Bob Barth (717-787-6674)State Park Natural Areas
Contact: Bob Barth (717-787-6674)Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Land Acquisition Grants
Contact: Salyn Stover (717-783-2663)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: Levi Gelnett (717-783-7956)Forest Camp Lease Manual
Contact: Brad Wendt (717-783-4481)Right-of-Way Administration Manual
Contact: David Mong (717-783-7947)Snowmobile Youth Safety Instructor's Manual
Contact: Jason Hall (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: Scott Miller (717-772-0272)Camping Permit
Contact: Matt Beaver (717-783-7941)District Forester Permit
Contact: John Hecker (717-787-4009)Road Use Agreement
Contact: William Cook (717-346-9797)Special & Commercial Activities Agreement
Contact: Matt Beaver (717-783-7941)License for Right of Way
Contact: David Mong (717-783-7947)Prospecting Permit Coal & Water
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)Seismic Survey Agreement
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)Oil and Gas Leases
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)Surface Use Agreements
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)Gas Storage Leases
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)Agreements of Consent to Assignments
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)Coal Agreements
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)Hard Mineral Agreement
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)Unitization Agreements
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)River Lands Gas Leases
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Guidelines
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Management Guide-
lines
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
Antenna Sites
Contact: Lori Nygard (717-783-3307)Boating/Boat Docks
Geocaching
Marina Manuals
Search and Rescue
Swimming/Lifeguard Manuals
Rock Climbing
Contact: Ryan Dysinger (717-783-3307)Commercial Use Licenses
Concession Leases
Conservation Volunteer Program
Leased Campsite & Houseboats
Occupancy Agreements
Road Use Agreements
Rights-of-Way
Contact: Rex Lord (717-783-3307)
Topographic and Geologic Survey
PA Internet Record Imaging System Contact: Kristen Carter (412-442-4234)
PA Ground Water Information System
Contact: Stuart Reese (717-702-2028)
EDUCATION
POLICY STATEMENTS:
State Board of Education
• Statement of Policy—Accrediting Organizations
Contact: Karen Molchanow (717-787-3787)Bureau of Teaching and Learning—School Services
Unit
• Basic Education Circular Education for Homeless
Youth; 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et.seq.
Contact: Sheldon Winnick (717-772-2066)• Basic Education Circular Pregnant & Parenting Teen;
24 P. S. § 13-1327
Contact: Carmen Medina (717-783-6466)• Basic Education Circular Alternative Education for
Disruptive Youth (Available on the website.)
Contact: Tina Weaver (717-783-9298)• Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
• Pennsylvania Charter School Annual Report (on PDE
Website) • Competitive Charter School Federal Grant Program (on
PDE Website)
• Competitive PA Charter School Planning Grants-
Guidelines and Application Forms (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter Schools Review (On PDE Website)
Contact: Marlene Kanuck (717-783-9294)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: Karen Turner (717-783-6730)• Policy on Evaluation Procedure for Certificate of Preliminary Education Evaluation of Credentials
• 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 website (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 Reminders (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 Stated (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)
• Instructions for Emergency Uploads for 2010-2011 School Year (June 29, 2010)
• Certification and Staffing Policy Guidelines Updates (July 15, 2010)
• Certification Application Processing (August 23, 2010)
• Development of New Testing Program (December 20,2010)
• Updates and Reminders on Submitting Certification Applications (February 10, 2010)
• New Test Development (February 10, 2010)
• Certification Testing Updates (March 23, 2010)
• Development of New Testing Program (April 15, 2011)
• Administrative Certification and the PIL Induction Requirement (May 4, 2011)
• 2012-2013 Emergency Permits (June 11, 2012)
• CSPG 33-Business, Computer and Information Technology (July 1, 2012)
• TIMS Updates (July 31, 2012)
• TIMS Profile Change and Generic Overview (October 2, 2012)
• Updated Employee Evaluation Forms for Instructional and Instruction II Teachers (October 11, 2012)
• Expedite Policy (January 17, 2013)
• Focus Periods for TIMS Application Reviews (February 6, 2013)
• CSPG Updates (February 26, 2013)
• How to Obtain Assistance (March 21, 2013)
• CSPG 3—Validity of a Pa Certificate (Aug. 1, 2013)
• CSPG 95—Principal (Aug. 1, 2013)• CSPG 104—Limitation of Assignment of Middle and Secondary Teachers (Aug. 1, 2013)
• Certification Application Fee Increase (Aug. 6, 2013)
• CSPG 76—Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (Sept. 1, 2013)
• Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) Public Website Available (Sept. 7, 2013)
• Certification Staffing Policies and Guidelines (CSPG) Updates (Sept. 30, 2013)
• CSPG 21—Testing (Jan. 1, 2014)
• Certification Staffing Policies and Guidelines (CSPG) Updates (Jan. 27, 2014)
• CSPG 32—Biology (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 36—Communications (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 46—General Science (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 47—Health and Health & Physical Education (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 61—Special Education PreK-8 and 7-12 (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 69—Grades PK-4 (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 70—Grades 4-8 (March 1, 2014)
• Revision to Military Science Certification Requirements (March 3, 2014)
• Highly Qualified Dance (March 27, 2014)
• CSPG 63—Special Education Speech and Language Impaired (April 1, 2014)
• CSPG 67—Military Science Programs (April 1, 2014)
Contact: Nancy Cheris or Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)• 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)
• 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)
• Testing Memo (July 14, 2010)
• Testing Memo—Updated Tests (September 13, 2010)
• Reporting on Certification Preparation Programs for Academic Year 2009-2010 (September 27, 2010)
• Autism Guidelines (October 6, 2010)
• Changes to PreK—4 and 4—8 Programs Due to TAOC Articulation (March 31, 2011)
• Educator Programs Due to Expire August 2013 (December 10, 2012)
• Reminder to Process TIMS Application Reviews (February 8, 2013)
• Education Specialists—PAPA Tests (April 12, 2013)
• Abbreviated Annual Review Report for 2011-2012 Academic Year (April 17, 2013)
• Middle Level Add-On Applications for August Graduates Earning the Initial Credential (June 6, 2013)
• Professional Educator Testing Memorandum #20 (July 1, 2013)
• Policies of Educator Preparation Programs (July 31, 2013)
• Application Submission and Certificate Effective Date Policy for Expiring Early Childhood N-3, Elementary K—6, Middle Level 7—9 and Special Education N-12 Certificates (Aug. 29, 2013)
• Basic Skills Assessment Policy (Sept. 9, 2013)
• Mathematics Coach Endorsement Guidelines (Sept. 30, 2013)
• Elementary and Secondary School Counselor Guidelines (Nov. 22, 2013)
• Abbreviated Annual Review Report for the 2012-13 Academic Year (Jan. 17, 2014)
• Elementary and Secondary School Counselor PK—12 Questions & Answers (Jan. 22, 2014)
• 2014 Praxis Certification Test Changes (Jan. 30, 2014)
• Clarification: Candidates Who are Eligible to Earn a Special Education Certification (March 3, 2014)
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)
• 2011 Higher Education Opportunity Act Title II Report Card Data Collection (February 17, 2011)
• 2013 Eligible Partnerships Grant Program (May 21, 2013)
Contact: Jamal Wakeen (717-772-3566)• Specific Program Guidelines for State Approval of Professional Educators (January 2001)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
Division of Adult Education
• Adult Education and Family Literacy Guidelines for services offered with the following funding: Pennsylvania Act 143 of 1986, Title 24, Chapter 31 Adult and Family Literacy Education Act and Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Title II (Federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act)
• Policy C.100, Adult Education and Family Literacy Performance Standards
• Policy C.130, Verification and Reporting of Data
• Policy C.135, Core Outcomes
• Policy C.330, Early Childhood Assessment
• Policy C.800, Nonimmigrant Foreign Students with F-1 Visa
• Policy C.900, Safety and Security
• Policy D.100, Adult Learner Assessment
• Policy D.120, Special Needs Student Assessment
• Policy D.130, Distance Learning
• Policy D.150, Interactive Literacy Activities (ILA)
• Policy D.160, Interactive Literacy Activities (ILA) Assessment
• Policy F.100, Professional Development
• Policy G.100, Workforce Development System
• 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 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 H.500, The Official GED® Practice Tests as a Condition for GED Testing eData v2 Instruction Manual
Contact: Amanda Harrison 717-772-3739Bureau of Postsecondary and Higher Education
Division of Higher and Career Education
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Revised Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Revised Scholarships Policy
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Applications for Approval of New Programs
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Student Information Publications
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Clock Hour/Lesson/Semester Credit/Quarter Credit
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Statement Concerning Transfer of Credit Hours
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Contract Bond Form
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Allowable Administrative Fee and Refunds of $25.00 or Less
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Non-Resident Program Application
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Program Applications
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Leave of Absence
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Enrollment in Single Courses
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Non-Resident Program Application
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Limit of 3 Applications
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Enrollment Agreement and Alternate
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Irrevocable Administrative Trust
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Financial Reporting
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Cure Period
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Taking Attendance
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Fines and Violations
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Certificate of Occupancy Required
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Trimester Credits
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Externships
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Electronic Financial Reporting
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Invitation to Provide Feedback
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—New Director Seminar—Required
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Role and Authority of Financial Review Committee
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Application Quality
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Job Opportunities
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)
• Administration Guidelines for the Accreditation System of Institutions for Adult Education
Contact: Beth Marshall (717-783-6860)Bureau of Teaching and Learning
• Pennsylvania State Board of Education AIDS Policy— Admissions/Readmissions of Students or Staff Persons with AIDS, March 1987
Contact: Lynda Bryant (717-772-0067)
• Enhanced Driver Education Program Guide
• Procedures for Establishing a Private Driver Training School
Contact: Division of Curriculum (717-783-3958)
• Act 48 of 1999 Appeals Process Statement of Policy
Contact: Bob Staver (717-783-6583)Bureau of Special Education
MEMORANDUM TO LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES (PENN*LINK):• Use of Response to Intervention (RtI) in the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (March 2008)
Contact: Jean Inskip (717-772-2647)• PIMS and Special Education PennData Submissions (May 2008)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717-783-6911)• Public Input on Cyclical Monitoring System (May 2008)
Contact: Jill Deitrich (717-783-6876)• Revised Special Education Forms (June 2008)
Contact: Janet Sloand (1-800-441-3215)• Revised Chapters 14 and 711 (June 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Questions and Answers for Paraprofessional Requirements in Chapter 14 (July 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Questions and Answers for Paraprofessional Requirements in Chapter 14 (July 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• PA Guidelines for Identifying Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (August 2008)
Contact: Jean Inskip (717-772-2647)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B State Performance Data Reporting Fiscal Program Determinations (August 2008)
Contact: Sue Leonard (717-772-1114)• Paraprofessional Requirements Under Revised Chapter 14 (September 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Final-Omitted Form Rulemaking Correcting Error in Section 14.143(B) Disciplinary Placements (October 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Reporting of New Caseload Requirements (October 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Gaskin Settlement Agreement Update—Individualized Education Program (IEP) Format and Supplementary Aids and Services (October 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Side-by-Side Quick Reference of the State and Federal Special Education Regulations (October 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Questions and Answers Regarding Revised Chapter 14 (November 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Change in Amount of Special Education Service (November 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Required Reporting of the Use of Restraints (November 2008)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717- 783-6894)• Presentation of PSSA Accommodations Guidelines for Students with Individualized Education Programs and Students with 504 Plans (December 2008)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Supplemental Regulations to 34 CFR Part 300 (Special Education Programs and Services) (December 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Website for Chapter 16 Questions (January 2009)
Contact: Dr. Shirley Curl (717-786-6361)• Paraprofessional Online Courses For Special Education Paraeducator Credential of Competency Standards (February 2009)
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Chapter 14 Questions and Answers (Volume 3) (February 2009)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Clarification of Special Education Templates in PIMS (February 2009)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717-783-6911)• Pennsylvania State Performance Plan-Enhancing Parent Involvement (March 2009)
Contact: Sandy Zeleznik (412-278-0259)• Ensuring Accuracy in Reporting on Penn Data Table 8 (March 2009)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717-783-6911)• Child Find, Equitable Participation, and Evaluations (May 2009)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Local Education Agency Representation for Individualized Education Program Team Meetings or Revisions (June 2009)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Individualized Education Program Team's Responsibility for Educational Placement in Partial Hospitalization Programs (January 2010)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Impact of School-Based ACCESS Program Services on MA Services (January 2010)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717-783-6894)• Dual Enrollment for Special Education Students who are Parentally-Placed in a Nonpublic School (February 2010)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Guidance for School Districts and Charter Schools in Determining if a Student with a Disability is a Foster Child or Residential Child for Billing Purposes (February 2010)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Qualified Status for Special Education Instructional Paraprofessionals (March 2010)
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Pennsylvania Guidelines for the Provision of Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM Guidelines) (March 2010)
Contact: Frank Irzyk (800-360-7282, ext. 3334)• The PA Leadership Program for Special Education Leaders (April 2010)
Contact: Janet Sloand (800-441-3215)• School-Based ACCESS Program Services and Use of Electronic Signatures (April 2010)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717-783-6894)• Questions and Answers Regarding Reevaluation Procedures and Process (April 2010)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Revocation of Parental Consent for Special Education and Related Services (April 2010)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Additional Questions and Answers Regarding the Use of Restraints (May 2010)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717-783-6894)• Required Reporting of the Use of Restraints (May 2010)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717-783-6894)• Pennsylvania's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B Determination (June 2010)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Subgrantee Restricted Indirect Cost Recoveries—Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (June 2010)
Contact: Sue Leonard (717-772-1114)• The Right to Education Task Force (August 2010)
Contact: Jean Inskip (717-772-2647)• Adapted Physical Education (September 2010)
Contact: Janet Sloand (800-441-3215)• Special Education Plan Requirements—Instructional Guidelines for English Language Learners (October 2010)
Contact: Jean Inskip (717-772-2647)• Legal Requirements Governing Resolution Meetings (November 2010)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• BrainSTEPS Program (December 2010)
Contact: Brenda Eagan Brown (724-944-6542)• Request for School Based ACCESS Program Restrict Account Monies—Retirement Contribution Calculations (January 2011)
Contact: Karen Porambo (717-705-5186)• Restructuring Special Education for Students with Complex Support Needs (January 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Policy to Remit Interest on Federal Funds (February 2011)
Contact: Sue Leonard (717-772-1114)• Keystone Exams and Participation of Students with Disabilities (March 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Voter Registration as Part of Transition to Adult Life and Voter Registration as Part of Implementation of Chapter 15 Basic Education Circulars (March 2011)
Contact: Richard Moss (717-783-6135)• Commitment to Effective Instructional Practices and Assessment for Students with Complex Support Needs (March 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Revision to Revocation of Consent (March 2011)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Participation of Students with Disabilities in the Keystone Exams (April 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Growth Measure for Students with Complex Support Needs (April 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Clarification of the Pendency/Stay Put Policy (April 2011)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Educational Services for Students Who Turn 21 Years of Age During the School Term (May 2011)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Clarification of Responsibilities Relating to ''Host'' Districts, ''Resident'' Districts and the Use of the Request for Change in Approved Private School Assignments (June 2011)
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)• Special Education Plan Requirements—Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities using the Response to Instruction and Intervention Option (November 2011)
Contact: Jean Inskip (717-772-2647)• Rosa's Law—Change in Disability Terminology (January 2012)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Internet-Based Tools and Dispute Resolution Services from the Office of Dispute Resolution (January 2012)
Contact: Office for Dispute Resolution (800-222-3353)• Elimination of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment Modified (May 2012)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• CMS Review—Impacts for the School-Based ACCESS Program (July 2012)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717-783-6894)• Issuance of Prior Written Notice for Evaluations and Reevaluations (September 2012)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Assessment Changes (October 2012)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Intensive Interagency Coordination Training (October 2012)
Contact: Elizabeth Zeisloft (717-783-6894)• The Requirement of State Performance Plan Indicator 8 and PaTTAN Resources to Enhance Parent Engagement (February 2013)
Contact: Sandy Zeleznik (412-278-0259)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)—Chapter 14 and 711 Regulations that Exceed Federal Requirements (March 2013)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B Parental Consent to Access Public Benefits or Insurance (e.g.) Medicaid (March 2013)
Contact: Jean Inskip (717-772-2647)• Immunization Requirements and Students with Disabilities (April 2013)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Student Enrollment in Department Funded Slots for Services Provided by the Approved Private Schools and Chartered Schools for the Deaf and Blind Basic Education Circular (April 2013)
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)• Extended School Year Eligibility (May 2013)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• School-Based ACCESS Program—Update Regarding Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Audit (July 2013)
Contact: Jean Inskip (717-772-2647)• Pennsylvania's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B Determinations (July 2013)
Contact: Sandy Zeleznik (412-278-0259)• Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment—Important Test Administration Information (August 2013)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Updates to Coordinated Early Intervening Services and Significant Disproportionality (August 2013)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717-783-6911)• Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities (August 2013)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Meeting the Academic Needs of the Gifted Learner (September 2013)
Contact: Dr. Shirley Curl (717-786-6361)• School-Based ACCESS Program—Billing Procedures and Requirements for Reimbursements (November 2013)
Contact: Jean Inskip (717-772-2647)• Changes in the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment and Instructional Supports for Teachers (November 2013)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Pennsylvania System of Alternate Assessment and the Pennsylvania Core Standards (May 2014)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
• School Construction Policies and Procedures (This booklet describes how reimbursement is calculated along with examples and formulas.)
Contact: Eileen Jacobs (717-787-5993)Executive Offices—Charter / Cyber Charter Schools
• Charter School Application (PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Application (PDE Website)
• Charter School Student Enrollment Notification Form (PDE Website)
• Budget Template Sample (PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter Renewal Application (PDE Website)
• Petition to Appeal Denial of Charter School Application (PDE Website)
Contact: Elizabeth Anzalone (717-787-9744)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
Division of Higher and Career Education
• Records Accessibility Policy for Closing / Closed Degree Granting Institutions
• Substantive Change Policy for Degree Programs
• Memo dated May 18, 2005 with Instructions for Preparing Program Applications
• AP 176 Instructions for Preparing the Private Licensed Schools Contract Bond
• PDE-4627 Student Information Publication Requirements and Instructions
• PDE-3774 Enrollment Agreement Check Sheet
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-783-8228)Bureau of Special Education
• Education of Students with Hearing Loss
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Special Education Complaint Investigation Manual
Contact: Maria Mardula (717-787-5770)• Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-Part B Program Guidelines for Local Education Agency Applications
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Special Education Contingency Fund Guidelines
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-Part B (IDEA-B), IDEA-B, Section 611, Special Education State Grant
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)
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: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• PA Guidelines for Identifying Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) using Response to Invention (RtI)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) using Response to Invention (RtI)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1946)• School District Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Jean Inskip (717-772-2647)• Secondary Transition Folder CD
Contact: Maria Mardula (717-787-5770)• Special Education Mediation Services
Contact: Kerry Smith (800-222-3353)• State Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—Part B
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
• List of Programs by County and Enrollment Contacts, June 2012
Contact: Deborah C. Wise (717-787-7489)Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program
• Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program Continuation Grant Guidance
Contact: Deborah C. Wise (717-787-7489)Early Intervention Services
• 2010-2011 Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council—Early Intervention in Pennsylvania-Annual Report Submitted to the Governor
Contact: Carl Beck (717-214-7130)• Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Deb Noel (717-265-8900)• 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)
• ELS-EI-06 #04 Natural Environments 7/24/2006 • ELS-EI-06 #07 Clarification of Waiver of 4300 Fiscal Regulations 8/15/2006 • ELS-EI-06 #09 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 8/24/2006 • ELS-EI-06 #10 Acceptable Signers of the Beneficiary Choice Form for Infants, Toddlers and Families Medicaid Waiver 9/05/2006 • ELS-EI-06 #12 Medicaid Waiver for Infants, Toddlers and Families Renewal 10/03/2006 • EI-07 #03 Mediation Procedures for EI, Part C 1/26/2007 • EI-07 #04 OCDEL Operating Agreement, ITF Provider Agreement And County/Provider Contract 4/03/2007 • EI-07 #12 PA Pre-K Counts and Early Intervention Working Together 10/24/2007 • EI-07 #13 Third Party Insurance Denials and Leader Services 11/20/2007 • EI-08 #02 Reportable Incidents 3/07/2008 • EI-08 #03 Extent and Duration of Early Intervention Programs for Preschoolers, Including Services During Scheduled Breaks in Their Programs 4/16/2008 • EI-08 #04 Early Intervention Management Verification Tool 7/01/2008 • EI-08 #05 Issuance of Two New Forms-the Evaluation Reports (ER) And the Individualized Family Service Plant (IFSP)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) 6/30/2008 • EI-08 #09 Early Intervention Special Education Plan Review Notice (EI SEPRN) 8/18/2008 • EI-08 #10 Eligibility for Infants Toddlers Families Medicaid Waiver 9/22/2008 • EI-09 #01 Recommendations for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHOH) 1/2/2009 • EI-09 #05 Provider Monitoring Tool and Service Coordination Monitoring Tool 2/16/2009 • EI-09 #06 Local Determination Process and the Performance Improvement Process 3/24/2009 • EI-09 #11 Infant/ Toddler Early Intervention Service Coordination 08/14/2009 • EI-09 #13 Childfind System Including Children who are Wards of the State, Children Living in Residential Facilities Children Who Were Abused And Children who are Homeless 09/11/2009 • EI-09 #14 Contracting With Early Intervention Service Providers and Suspending and Terminating Early Intervention Service Providers 09/16/2009 • EI-09 #17 Qualifications for Individuals to Provide Speech-Language Pathology Services in Early Intervention and the Requirements for Billing 10/05/2009 • EI-09 #18 Update on Early Learning Network and Child Outcome Reporting in 2009-2010 10/19/2009 • EI-09 #19 Transition of Preschool Children to School Age Programs 10/20/2009 • EI-2010 #01 Revised Early Intervention Audit And Fiscal Reporting Requirements 01/19/2010 • EI-2010 #02 Release of Information 01/29/2010 • EI-2010 #03 Session Notes 04/07/2010 • EI-2010 #04 Operational Guidance for Infant/Toddler Programs Regarding Children Living in Residential Facilities 04/09/2010 • EI-2010 #06 Funding Responsibilities for Early Intervention Services For Children at Kindergarten Age 05/18/2010 • EI-2010 #07 Paraprofessional Qualifications 06/15/2010 • EI-2010 #08 Amended Behavior Supports for Young Children 10/25/2010 • EI-2010 #09 State Set Rates for Infant Toddler Early Intervention Services 11/09/2010 • EI-2011 #01 IDEA Early Intervention Complaint Procedures 06/01/2011 • EI-2011 #02 ACT 24 of 2011 Implementations-PELICAN Data Moratorium • EI-2011 #03 Annual Data Review • EI-2011 #04 Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Cost Centers • EI-2012 #01 Screening, Evaluation and Assessment in Early Intervention • EI-2012 #02 Updates to Early Intervention Policy Based on Requirements in IDEA Part C Regulations • EI-2012 #03 Confidentiality, Parent Consent and Surrogate Parents • EI-2012 #04 Transition of Toddlers to Preschool or Other Community Services Contact: Caroline Bingaman (717-772-2376)
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: Deb Rodrigues (717-787-2644)• Private and Nonpublic Enrollment Instruction Manual, 2006-2007
Contact: Deb Rodrigues (717-787-2644)• Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2005-2006
Contact: Deb Rodrigues (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
• 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 2013-2017—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, 2000.
• Pennsylvania Interlibrary Loan Procedures Manual, 2011
• Pennsylvania Interlibrary Loan Guidelines, 2011
• Public Library Statistics, 2011
• Directory of Pennsylvania Libraries, 2013
• Pennsylvania Library Accounting Manual, 2010
Contact: Rita Jones (717-783-4173)Bureau of Teaching and Learning
• 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: Carmen Medina (717-783-6466)
• 2011-2013 Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Guidelines (Available on the website.)
• Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Private Provider Application and Guidelines (Available on the website.)
• Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program Application and Guidelines (Available on the website.)
Contact: Tina Weaver (717-783-9298)Office for Safe Schools
• Commonwealth Student Assistance Program Training System Handbook: Guidelines, Monitoring Procedures, Standards and Core Competencies, and Related Information
Contact: Russ Alves (717-783-6777)Office of Elementary and Secondary Education-School Services Unit
• 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, and 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://ww.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/basic_education_circulars/7497)
Contact: Lois Novak (717-783-6610)• Basic Education Circular (BEC): Enrollment of Students
Contact: Dan Iser (717-783-8088)• Basic Education Circular (BEC): Foreign Student's Eligibility for Enrollment
Contact: Dan Iser (717-783-8088)• Child Labor Laws and Employment of Minors
Contact: Dan Iser (717-783-8088)• Suspensions/Furlough of Staff Due to Alteration/Curtailment of Programs Under 24 PS 11-1124
Contact: Stephen Fisher (717-787-6016)• Background Checks (Act 114)
Contact: Denise Wolfgang (717-783-3750)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: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)• 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: Nancy Cheris or Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)• 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 1/11)
• Emergency Permits and Act 97 Waivers (Revised 1/11)
• Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (Revised 7/10)
• Applicant Prepared In Pennsylvania (Revised 7/10)
• 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 6/11)
• 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: Nancy Cheris or Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)Bureau of Postsecondary Education
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidelines for the Approval of Degree Programs
• 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)• Technical College Programs Guidelines
Contact: Julie Kane (717-772-3643)• 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: Patricia Landis (717-783-8228)• Criteria for Approval of Community College Economic Development Stipend High Priority Occupation Programs
• Criteria for Approval of Community College Economic Development Stipend Noncredit Workforce Development Courses
• Calculation of Instructional Costs of High Priority and High Instructional Cost Programs for Community College Economic Development Stipend
• Guidelines for the Establishment of Public Community Colleges in Pennsylvania
• Act 101 Program Guidelines
Contact: Michael Dotts (717-705-7787)Deputy Secretary's Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
• Clarification of State Board of Education Regulations Regarding Curriculum (§ 31.21) and Academic Calendar (§ 31.22) Curricula Credit Policy
Contact: Albert Happ (717-772-3623)Bureau of Career & 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 (717-783-6623)• Funding Guidelines for the Career and Technical Education Professional Personnel Development Center
Contact: Delmar Hart (717-346-9735)• 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
• 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 (717-783-6962)• Industry-Recognized Certifications for Career and Technical Education Programs: A Resource Guide for Pennsylvania Career and Technology Centers
Contact: Beth Marshall (717-783-6860)• Career and Technical Student Organizations Brochure
Contact: Delmar Hart (717-346-9735)• Monitoring/Self-Study Booklet of the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
• Teaching the Educator Workshop for Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
Contact: Sheri Weidman (717-772-4868)• Federal Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Local Performance Review/Report
Contact: Monique Williams (717-346-3188)• Guidelines for Technical Institutes
• Perkins Statewide Articulation Agreement
• Student Documentation Coversheet for Programs of Study Articulation Agreements
Contact: David Garnes (717-783-6859)• Pennsylvania Department of Education Methods of Administration for Complying with Civil Rights Guidelines in Vocational Education
Contact: Cynthia Gross (717-772-4864)• Federal and State Final Performance Reports
Contact: John Bonchalk (717-772-4853)• Program Administration Manual: Policy and Procedures for Perkins Subgrants and Related State Grants
Contact: Frank DiNatale (717-783-6981)• Establishing & Operating Effective Local Advisory Committees
• Establishing & Operating Effective Occupational Advisory Committees
Contact: Delmar Hart (717-346-9735)• Leadership Connections: Effective Relationships
Contact: Tamalee Brassington (717-783-6972)Bureau of Teaching and Learning
• 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: Linda Long (717-783-6595)• Home Language Survey
Contact: Tami Shaffer (717-705-3829)• Post Exit Monitoring Guidance & Sample Monitoring Forms
Contact: Linda Long (717-783-6595)• Induction Plan Guidelines, May 2002
Contact: Bob Staver (717-783-6583)• Pennsylvania Department of Education Gifted Guidelines, August 2010
Contact: Division of Curriculum (717-783-3958)• Online Theory Drive Education Policy
Contact: Division of Curriculum (717-783-3958)• Pennsylvania Literacy Framework
Contact: Cindy Rhodes (717-783-9167)• No Child Left Behind Act—Supplemental Education Services—Instructions for Completing the Provider Application (on PDE Website)
Contact: Karl Streckewald (717-783-3381)• BEC 22 Pa. Code § 04.26* Educating Students With Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and English Language Learners (ELL)
Contact: Linda Long (717-783-6595)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: Linda Long (717-783-6595)• 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: Eileen Jacobs (717-787-5993)• Pennsylvania Community Colleges Capital Funding Framework—2012-13
• Application for State Assistance for Construction of Community College Facilities
• Space Approval Formula for Community Colleges
Contact: Naomi Rudisill (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)• Out-of-State Special Education Placements Approval and Reimbursement (jointly with the Bureau of Special Education [John Tommasini])
Contact: Benjamin Hanft (717-787-5423)• Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods In Pennsylvania Schools for the School Nutrition Incentive
Contact: Evelyn Arnold (717-787-7698)Bureau of Assessment and Accountability
• Assessment Handbooks
Contact: Ray Young (717-783-6633)• ESEA Flexibility Waiver for Pennsylvania
Contact: John Nau (717-214-9391)• Accommodations Guidelines for Students with IEPs, and Students with 504 Plans
Contact: Diane Simaska (717-346-8064)• Accommodations Guidelines for English Language Learners
Contact: Diane Simaska (717-346-8064)• Accommodations Guidelines for English Language Learners
Contact: Kerry Helm (717-783-6538)• Assessment Participation and Performance Attribution Map
Contact: John Nau (717-214-9391)• PSSA Test Security Procedures
Contact: Jay Gift (717-783-1144)DECISIONS:
State Charter School Appeal Board
• Vitalistic Therapeutic Center Charter School (Bethlehem Area SD) CAB # 1999-6
• William Bradford Academy Charter School (Keystone Oaks SD) CAB # 1999-8
• Wonderland Charter School (State College Area SD) CAB # 1999-3
• Sugar Valley Rural Charter School (Keystone Central SD) CAB # 1999-4
• Phoenix Academy Charter School (Phoenixville Area SD) CAB # 1999-10
• Hills Academy Charter School (Penn Hills SD) CAB # 1999-12
• Collegium Charter School (West Chester Area SD) CAB # 1999-9
• Vitalistic Therapeutic Center Charter School (Allentown City SD) CAB # 1999-5
• Shenango Valley Regional Charter School (Hermitage and Sharon City SD) CAB # 1999-11
• Ronald G. Brown Charter School (Harrisburg City SD) CAB # 1999-1
• Edith & Eloise Academy (Steel Valley and Pittsburgh School Districts) CAB # 1999-13
• Creative Educational Concepts Charter School (Chester Upland SD) CAB # 1999-15
• Souderton Charter School Collaborative (Souderton Area SD) CAB # 1999-2
• Bucks County Montessori Charter School (Pennsbury SD) CAB # 1999-7
• Environmental Charter School (Palisades SD) CAB # 1999-14
• W.E.B. Dubois Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-10
• William Bradford Academic Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-1
• Dimensions of Learning Academic Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-7
• Rising Sun Academy Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-4
• Leadership Learning Partners Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-8
• Delaware Valley High Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-5
• Lincoln-Edison Charter School (York SD) CAB # 2000-11
• Independence Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-2
• Kemetic Institute charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-6
• Genesis Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-9
• Legacy Charter School (Council Rock SD) CAB # 2000-14
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School (Bethlehem Area SD) CAB # 2000-12
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School (Saucon Valley SD) CAB # 2000-13
• Vitalistic Therapeutic Center Charter School (Bethlehem Area SD) CAB # 2000-15
• Dr. Lorraine K. Monroe Academy Charter School (Millcreek Township SD) CAB # 2000-16
• Learning Connection Charter School (Chester Upland SD) CAB # 2001-1
• Renaissance Academy of Pittsburgh, Alternative of Hope Edison Charter School (SD of Pittsburgh) CAB #2001-2
• Elan Charter School (Pennsbury SD) CAB # 2001-3
• Ricci J. Hausley Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2001-4
• Thurgood Marshall Charter School (Wilkinsburg SD) CAB # 2001-5
• Phoenix Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2001-6
• Penn Hills Charter School (Penn Hills SD) CAB # 2001-7
• David P. Richardson Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2001-8
• Fell Charter School (Carbondale Area SD) CAB # 2001-9
• Graystone Academy Charter School (Coatesville Area School District) CAB #2002-1
• Infinity Charter School (Central Dauphin School District) CAB #2002-4
• Einstein Academy Charter School (Morrisville Borough School District) CAB #2002-6
• Wonderland Charter School (State College Area School District) CAB #2002-7
• Lincoln-Edison Charter School (School District of the City of York) CAB #2002-03
• Montessori Regional Charter School (Millcreek Township School District) CAB #2002-05
• Einstein Academy Charter School (Morrisville Borough School District) CAB #2002-06
• Wonderland Charter School (State College Area School District) CAB #2002-07
• Propel Charter School (Steel Valley School District) CAB # 2003-01
• Bear Creek Community Charter School (Wilkes-Barre School District) CAB #2003-03
• Bucks County Montessori Charter School (Pennsbury School District) CAB #2003-04
• Propel Charter School (McKeesport Area School District) CAB #2004-01
• Bear Creek Community Charter School (Wilkes-Barre Area School District) CAB #2004-2
• Propel Montour Charter School (Montour School District) CAB # 2004-03
• Sugar Valley Rural Charter School (Keystone Central SD) CAB # 2004-04
• Pocono Mountain Math Science & Technology Charter School (Pocono Mountain SD) CAB # 2004-05
• Propel Charter School-East (Penn Hills SD) CAB #2005-01
• Propel Charter School-East (Woodland Hills SD) CAB # 2005-02
• Lincoln Charter School (SD of the City of York) CAB # 2005-03
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional C.S. (Bethlehem ASD) CAB # 2005-04
• Arts & 3 R's Inc. (Wyoming Valley West SD) CAB #2005-05
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional C.S. (Saucon Valley SD) CAB # 2005-06
• Vitalistic Therapeutic C.S. (Bethlehem SD) CAB # 2005-07
• Ronald H. Brown Charter School (Harrisburg City School District) CAB # 2005-08
• Voyager Charter School (Garnet Valley School District) CAB # 2005-09
• City College Prep Charter School (Pittsburgh School District) CAB # 2006-01
• Career Connections Charter Middle School (Pittsburgh School District) CAB # 2006-03
• Propel Montour (Montour School District) CAB # 2006-04
• Family Choice (Towanda, Wyalusing & Northeast Bradford) CAB # 2006-05
• Propel Charter School Duquesne (Duquesne School District) CAB # 2006-06
• Education Innovations Lab Charter School (Pittsburgh School District) CAB # 2007-01
• RAPAH (Pittsburgh Public School District) CAB # 2007-03
• Fell Charter School (Carbondale Area School District) CAB # 2007-04
• Environmental School in Frick Park (School District of Pittsburgh) CAB # 2007-05
• Capital Academy Charter School (Harrisburg School District) CAB # 2007-02
• Family Choice Charter School (Towanda and Northeast Bradford School Districts) CAB # 2007-06
• Lincoln Charter Middle School (School District of the City of York) CAB # 2008-01
• IDEA Cyber Charter School, CAB # 2008-03
• The Lighthouse Cyber Charter School CAB # 2008-04
• Penn Johns Charter School (Conestoga Valley School District) CAB # 2008-05
• Germantown Settlement Charter School (Philadelphia School District) CAB # 2008-06
• Renaissance Charter School (Philadelphia School District) CAB # 2008-07
• Mt. Jewett Area Charter School for Academic Excellence (Kane Area School District) CAB # 2009-01
• Vida Charter School (Gettysburg Area and Hanover Public School Districts) CAB # 2009-02
• Propel Charter School—Sunrise (Woodland Hills School District) CAB # 2009-03
• Thomas Paine Charter School (Catasaugua and Northampton School Districts) CAB # 2000-04
• Montessori Regional Charter School (Millcreek Twp. And Erie School Districts) CAB # 2009-05
• ASPIRA Bilingual Charter School v. Department of Education CAB # 2009-06
• Sugar Valley Rural Charter School (Keystone Central School District) CAB # 2009-07
• Northside Urban Pathways Charter School (Pittsburgh Public School District) CAB # 2010-01
• Community Services Leadership Development Charter School (Pittsburgh Public School District) CAB#2012-02
• Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School (Baldwin Area School District) CAB # 2010-03
• Vitalistic Therapeutic Charter School (Bethlehem Area School District) CAB # 2010-04
• Valley Academy Charter School (Hazleton Area School District) CAB # 2010-05
• Leadership Academy for Math & Science (Pittsburgh, Woodland Hills & Penn Hills SDs) CAB 2011-01
• Pocono Mountain Charter School Appeal 3/16/11 Decision Not to Renew (Pocono Mountain School District) CAB 2011-02
• Baden Academy Charter School (Ambridge Area School District CAB 2011-02
• Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School (Scranton & Abington Heights School Districts) CAB 2011-04
• Community Academy of Philadelphia (Philadelphia School District) CAB 2011-05
• Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School (Bethlehem School District) CAB 2011-06
• Chester Charter School for the Arts (Chester Upland School District) CAB 2012-02
• Pocono Mountain Charter School (Pocono Mountain School District) CAB 2010-06
• Graystone Academy Charter School (Coatesville Area School District) CAB 2012-01
• Washington Classical Charter School (Trinity Area School District) CAB 2012-05
• Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School (Allentown School District) CAB 2012-10
• Steam Charter School of Harrisburg (Harrisburg School District) CAB 2012-11
• Career Connections Charter High School (School District of Pittsburgh) CAB 2012-12
• New Hope Academy Charter School (School District of the City of York) CAB 2012-13
• Duquesne Charter School (City of Duquesne School District) CAB 2013-01
• Propel Charter School—Hazelwood (School District of Pittsburgh) CAB 2013-02
• Discovery Charter School (School Reform Commission & School District of Philadelphia) CAB 2013-06
• Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School (Bethlehem Area School District) CAB 2013-07
Contact: Ernest Helling (717) 787-5500Office of Chief Counsel Teacher Tenure Appeal Opinions
• Patricia A. Gorman v. East Allegheny School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-96
• In Re: Petition of Stroudsburg Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-96
• Bridget E. Kelly v. Stroudsburg Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-96A
• Joseph G. Cesari v. North Schuylkill School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-96
• Deborah N. Collins v. Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-96
• Renee Czubowicz-Drouse v. Mid Valley School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-95
• Margaret M. McMackin v. Pittsburgh School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 8-95
• Wayne Sousa v. Palisades School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 10-95 • James D. Holt v. Muncy Area School District and Board of Directors, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 12-94
• Roland H. Holvey v. Northumberland County Area Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 13-94
• Sally Bollinger v. Curwensville Area School District and Board of School Directors, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 9-94
• William Dopko, et al. v. Riverside Board of School Directors, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-94
• Callie Anderson, et al. v. Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 16-94
• Patricia Peiffer v. Lake-Lehman School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 9-93
• Mary Ellen Mela v. Morrisville School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-95
• Angela Martino v. Philadelphia City School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 7-95
• Shawn-Kimberly Kocher v. Salisbury School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-97
• Dale Kessler v. Line Mountain School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 11-94
• Thomas Katruska v. Bethlehem-Center School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-97
• Jane L. Shaffer v. Riverview Intermediate Unit, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-97
• John Reber and Thomas L. McDevitt v. Reading School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 12-95
• Mark Berman, et al v. Philadelphia School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-97
• Jay Mastro v. City of Pittsburgh School Board, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-98
• Carol Ann Russo v. Easton Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-98
• Mary Anne Norris v. Penns Valley Area District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-98
• Alice Hirsch v. Montour School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-97
• Karen Korman v. Penns Valley Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-99
• Kevin Santry v. Philadelphia School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-99
• Stephen Moiles v. Marple Newtown School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-00
• James B. Dickinson, Jr. v. Gettysburg Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-98
• Dale Clymer v. Berks County Intermediate Unit, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-00
• Nancy J. Zelno v. Lincoln Intermediate Unit, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-00
• Colleen Sheptock v. Muncy School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-00
• Priscilla Barto v. Williamsport Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-99
• Margaret McMackin v. Pittsburgh School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-99
• Mary Claire Brown v. Parkland Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 7-97
• Robert Adams v. Harrisburg School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-00
• Dr. Henry Benz v. Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-01
• Glenn Gow v. Big Spring School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-97
• Carol Ann Russo v. Easton Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-98A
• Maureen Joyce v. Board of Directors of Spring-Ford School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-01
• Kenna Williams v. Clearfield County Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-99
• Barbara Palumbo v. Board of Directors of DuBois Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-01
• Jacquelyn N'Jai v. Pittsburgh School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-01
• William Brunson v. Coatesville Area School District, No. 1-02
• Thomas Hajduz v. Peters Twp. School District, No. 1-03
• Dr. Linda Portlock v. Harrisburg Area School District, No. 2-02
• Edwin Hasson v. Glendale School District, No. 5-03
• Joanne Henshaw v. Boyertown Area School District, No. 7-03
• Shirley Curl v. Solanco School District, No. 1-04
• Peter Igoe v. Dunmore School District , No. 3-03
• Cecil E. Clugston v. Franklin County Career and Technology Center, No. 4-03
• Eleanor Jones v. School District of Pittsburgh, No. 3-04
• Donald Becker v. York County School of Technology, No. 4-04
• Dr. Brenda G. Turner v. Wilkinsburg School District, No. 5-04
• Faith Kline v. Loyalsock Township School District, No. 1-05
• Bradley Flickinger v. Lebanon School District, No. 2-05
• Dr. Adrienne Lancaster v. Carlynton School District, No. 3-05
• Albert J. Papada v. Pine Grove Area School District, No. 4-05
• Shirley Curl v. Solanco School District, No. 1-04A
• Carol J. Belas v. Juniata School District, No. 2-04
• Cassandra Richardson Kemp, Richard Mascari, Lorraine Eberhardt Tyler & Margaret Brown v City of Pittsburgh Public Schools, No. 1-06
• Gene Lawrence Rizzo v. Apollo-Ridge School District, No. 2-06
• Marilyn Chapleskie v. Williams Valley School District, No. 2-07
• Rox-Ann Reifer v. Williamsburg Area School District, No. 1-07
• Judith Sargent v. Schuylkill Valley School District, No. 2-08
• Lee V. McFerrin v. Farrell Area School District. 3-08
• Ronald J. McCauley v. Lenape Vocational Technical School, No. 4-08
• Kimla Robinson v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 1-09
• Shahla Mazdeh v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 2-09
• Gertrude W. Rose v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 5-09
• Eric Waters v. Harrisburg School District, No. 7-09
• Jeffrey Madden v. Perkiomen Valley School District, No. 5-08
• Vicky Rose v. School District of Pittsburgh, No. 4-09
• Dr. Carole Policastro v. Steel Valley School District, No. 6-09
• Robert J. Ritz, Jr. v. Hazleton Area School District, No. 8-09
• Dr. Joseph W. Findley, Jr. v. Montour School District, No. 1-10
• Richard Migliore v. Philadelphia City School District, No. 2-10
• Ellis Jones v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 1-11
• Angela DeBattista v. McKeesport Area School District, No. 2-11
• Richard W. Migliore, J.D. v. School District of Philadelphia and School Reform Commission of Philadelphia, No. 3-11
• Tara Buske v. Neshaminy School District, No. 4-11
• Andrea Christine Butterfield v. Dover Area School District, No. 5-11
• Jodi Johnson v. Southeastern Greene School District, No. 1-12
• Andrew Samuelsen v. Hanover Public School District, No. 3-12
• Elaine Cutler v. Bellefonte Area School District, No. 1-13
Contact: Karen Feuchtenberger (717) 787-5500Certification Appeal Committee Decisions
• John DiLeonard, Certification Appeal #01-01
• Mark Lysiak, Certification Appeal #01-02
• Donna Radice, Certification Appeal #01-03
• Edward Penn, Certification Appeal #01-04
• Brook Kabakjian, Certification Appeal #01-05
• Mark Mannella, Certification Appeal #01-06
• Timothy Kalajainen, Certification Appeal #01-07
• Andrew Igbineweka, Certification Appeal #01-08
• Frances Santiago, Certification Appeal #01-09
• Ronald Duska, Certification Appeal #01-10
• Kim Cuff, Certification Appeal #01-11
• John Hillard, Certification Appeal #01-12
• Gregory Williams, Certification Appeal #01-13
• Shirley Dickinson, Certification Appeal #01-14
• Mary Lamm, Certification Appeal #01-15
• Thomas Podpora, Certification Appeal #01-16
• Joseph Liberati, Certification Appeal #01-17
• M Miller, Certification Appeal #01-18
• Dianne Hammett, Certification Appeal #01-19
• Sandra Williams, Certification Appeal #01-20
• Paul Gomes, Certification Appeal #01-21
• John Lyman, Certification Appeal #01-22
• Robert Gockley, Certification Appeal #01-23
• Ronald Mihalko, Certification Appeal #01-24
• Patricia Hoffman-Miller, Certification Appeal #01-25
• Thomas Smith, Certification Appeal #01-26
• Susan Karnbauer, Certification Appeal #01-27
• Bryan McGraw, Certification Appeal #01-28
• Sister Marilynn Chapleski, Certification Appeal #01-29
• John Ray, Certification Appeal #01-30
• Carol McKnight, Certification Appeal #01-31
• Teresa Dodds, Certification Appeal #01-33
• Donna Papocchia, Certification Appeal #01-34
• William Miller, Certification Appeal #01-35
• Karen Overfield, Certification Appeal #01-36
• Phillip Calderone, Certification Appeal #02-01
• Patty Todd, Certification Appeal #02-02
• Bruce Hess, Certification Appeal #02-03
• Michael Knobloch, Certification Appeal #02-04
• Vera White, Certification Appeal #02-05
• Patti MacPhee, Certification Appeal #02-06
• Marie-Pierre Murray, Certification Appeal #02-07
• Charles Whittier, Certification Appeal #02-08
• Kara Konrad, Certification Appeal #02-09
• David Danner, Certification Appeal #02-10
• Alice Goldberg, Certification Appeal #02-11
• Keith Laser, Certification Appeal #02-12
• Marian Smith, Certification Appeal #02-13
• Lata Anatheswaran, Certification Appeal #02-14
• Marilyn Klein, Certification Appeal #02-15
• Susan Cunnup, Certification Appeal #02-17
• Wallace Gary, Certification Appeal #02-19
• Curtis James, Certification Appeal #02-20
• Esther Beck, Certification Appeal # 02-21
• Sheryl Johnson, Certification Appeal #02-22
• Robert Bryson, Certification Appeal #02-24
• Jennifer Boylan, Certification Appeal #02-25
• Andrew Bowalick, Certification Appeal #02-26
• Irene Conrad, Certification Appeal #02-27
• Richard Rhinesmith, Certification Appeal #02-28
• Nicodemo Lombardo, Certification Appeal #02-29
• Marian Menapace, Certification Appeal #02-30
• Dale Herman, Certification Appeal #02-31
• Eugene Williams, Certification Appeal #02-32
• Chris Shaeffer, Certification Appeal #02-34
• Deborah Cox, Certification Appeal #02-35
• Eric Fraunfelter, Certification Appeal #02-36
• Thomas Hojnowski, Certification Appeal #02-37
• Robyn Fasolino, Certification Appeal #02-38
• Joan Nedwreski, Certification Appeal #02-39
• Greg Protzman, Certification Appeal #02-40
• Terrance Gumper, Certification Appeal #02-41
• James Burnworth, Certification Appeal #02-42
• Paul Kennedy, Certification Appeal #02-43
• Jason Geissler, Certification Appeal #02-44
• Richard Mooberry, Certification Appeal #02-45
• William Millar, Certification Appeal #02-46
• Jeannie French, Certification Appeal #02-47
• Kelly Harbaugh, Certification Appeal #02-48
• Ellen Braffman Certification Appeal #03-01
• Oscar Torres Certification Appeal #03-02
• Susan Dinnocenti Certification Appeal #03-03
• Judith Karakawa Certification Appeal #03-04
• Carol Morgan Certification Appeal #03-05
• William Richman Certification Appeal #03-06
• Kelly Davenport Certification Appeal #03-07
• Jesse Denkins Certification Appeal #03-08
• Peter Leo Certification Appeal #03-09
• Mary Jane Londis Certification Appeal #03-10
• Joseph Martin Certification Appeal #03-11
• Caryl Parker Certification Appeal #03-12
• Tricia Reitz Certification Appeal #03-13
• Nicholas Schiappo Certification Appeal #03-14
• Gregory Wilson Certification Appeal #03-15
• Karen Kanter Certification Appeal #03-16
• George Custer Certification Appeal #03-17
• Christie Homell Certification Appeal #03-18
• Jonathan Hornbeck Certification Appeal #03-19
• Alexander Nicolas Certification Appeal #03-20
• Laura Wilson Bonner Certification Appeal #03-21
• Patricia Raugh Certification Appeal #03-22
• Wesley Alexander Certification Appeal #03-23
• Susan Ehler Certification Appeal #03-24
• Mark Swoger Certification Appeal #03-25
• Janet Facciolli Certification Appeal #03-26
• Christopher Fulco Certification Appeal #03-27
• Michael Lowe Certification Appeal #03-28
• Benjamin Peterson Certification Appeal #03-29
• Joseph Carchidi Certification Appeal #03-30
• Joseph Dubinski Certification Appeal #03-31
• James Frank Certification Appeal #03-32
• Mary Franko Certification Appeal #03-33
• Jeannine French Certification Appeal #03-34
• Constance Johnson Certification Appeal #03-35
• Steve Kameika Certification Appeal #03-36
• Janeen Marzewski Certification Appeal #03-37
• Paul Plott Certification Appeal #03-38
• Mary Jo Walsh Certification Appeal #03-39
• Denise Wing Certification Appeal #03-40
• Edward Zigerell Certification Appeal #03-41
• Zorka Karanxha Certification Appeal #03-42
• Donna Nugent Certification Appeal #03-43
• Janet Shulte Certification Appeal #03-44
• Craig Smith Certification Appeal #03-45
• Marguerite Courbin Certification Appeal 03-46
• Richard Vitale Certification Appeal #04-01
• Christopher Smith Certification Appeal #04-02
• Margaret Rubin Certification Appeal #04-03
• James Kist Certification Appeal #04-04
• Richard Daubert Certification Appeal #04-05
• Daniel Serfass Certification Appeal #04-06
• Jennifer Speirs Certification Appeal #04-07
• Roxanne Russell Certification Appeal #04-08
• Beth Markow Certification Appeal #04-09
• Megan Lynott Certification Appeal #04-10
• Thomas Andrews Certification Appeal #04-11
• Angela Fibbi Certification Appeal #04-12
• Lynn Grychowski Certification Appeal #04-13
• Craig Parkinson Certification Appeal #04-14
• Annette Fusca Certification Appeal #04-15
• Barbara Griffiths Certification Appeal #04-16
• Joyce Morich Certification Appeal #04-17
• Bethany Dauer Certification Appeal #04-18
• William Gretton Certification Appeal #04-19
• Sean Clark Certification Appeal #04-20
• Linda Criss Certification Appeal #04-21
• Sammy Demian Certification Appeal #04-22
• Margaret Moore Certification Appeal #04-23
• David Rubright Certification Appeal #04-24
• Curtis Whitsel Certification Appeal #04-25
• Jerald Thompson Certification Appeal #04-26
• Patricia Thompson Certification Appeal #04-27
• Michele Williamson Certification Appeal #04-28
• Tom McMath Certification Appeal #04-29
• Donald Burkins Certification Appeal #04-30
• Kevin Penn Certification Appeal #04-31
• Faith Fitzgerald Certification Appeal #04-32
• Lori Friedman Certification Appeal #04-33
• James Padula Certification Appeal #04-34
• Michael Warren Certification Appeal #04-35
• Kenneth Pandozzi Certification Appeal #06-06
• Sebastian Ribas-Normand Certification Appeal #06-10
• Diane Briars Certification Appeal #06-13
• Debra Takach Certification Appeal #06-14
• Scot Lauer Certification Appeal #06-15
• Debra Ferguson Certification Appeal #06-16
• Richard Hartz Certification Appeal #06-17
• William Tibbins Certification Appeal #06-18
• Brett Youngkin Certification Appeal #06-19
• Michael Romeo Certification Appeal #06-21
• Cindy Magliula Certification Appeal #06-22
• Laura Matechak Certification Appeal #06-23
• Brendan Rogers Certification Appeal #06-24
• Joseph Reggie Certification Appeal #06-25
• Lauren Shriver Certification Appeal #06-27
• Michael O'Donnell Certification Appeal #06-28
• Andrew Phillips Certification Appeal #06-29
• Jana Stanford-Sidler Certification Appeal #06-30
• Frank Guida Certification Appeal #06-31
• Jonathan Nauhaus Certification Appeal #06-32
• David Hayden Certification Appeal #06-34
• Brian McCarthy Certification Appeal #06-35
• Bryan Deal Certification Appeal #06-37
• Patrick Leyland Certification Appeal #06-38
• William Kochinsky Certification Appeal #07-15
• Brandy Paul Certification Appeal #07-20
• Amy Grams Certification Appeal #07-22
• Sherry Washington Certification Appeal #07-48
• Jones, Del, Certification Appeal #07-13
• Lyden, James, Certification Appeal #07-27
• Cruz, Marisha, Certification Appeal #07-21
• Cintron, Nayda, Certification Appeal #07-24
• Appolloni, Ann, Certification Appeal #07-36
• Dupaly, Edward, Certification Appeal #07-41
• Eckels, Olivia, Certification Appeal #07-42
• DeMent, Jarrett, Certification Appeal #07-44
• Matty, Blayne, Certification Appeal #07-47
• Bowman, Daniel, Certification Appeal #07-51
• Hake, Cory, Certification Appeal #07-53
• Woods, Phillip, Certification Appeal #07-54
• Wolfgang, Linda, Certification Appeal #07-55
• Kane, Kevin, Certification Appeal #07-56
• Shell, Glenn, Certification Appeal #07-57
• Lanciano, Ruth, Certification Appeal #07-58
• Van Antwerpen, Patricia, Certification Appeal #07-59
• Laskowski, Gerard, Certification Appeal #07-60
• Knobloch, Michael, Certification Appeal #07-61
• French, Elizabeth, Certification Appeal #07-62
• Reiber, Joseph, Certification Appeal #07-63
• Canum, Rebecca, Certification Appeal #07-64
• Alston, Christopher, Certification Appeal #07-65
• Czibik, Richard, Certification Appeal #07-66
• Kramer, Pamela, Certification Appeal #07-67
• Patterson, Jennifer, Certification Appeal #07-68
• Hartranft, James, Certification Appeal #07-69
• Clark, Tracy, Certification Appeal #06-26
• Wagler, Tammy, Certification Appeal #07-70
• Joblin, Leslie, Certification Appeal #07-71
• Marano, Michael, Certification Appeal #07-72
• Beabout, Brian, Certification Appeal #07-73
• Kysor, Daniel, Certification Appeal #07-76
• Tabarez, Meg Leslie, Certification Appeal #07-77
• Buck, Jr., Kenneth, Certification Appeal #07-78
• Bailey, Heath, Certification Appeal #07-80
• Catalano, Gina, Certification Appeal #07-81
• Simon, Mark, Certification Appeal #07-83
• Wilson, Bruce, Certification Appeal #07-84
• Palisin, Timothy, Certification Appeal #08-01
• Noel, Mary, Certification Appeal #08-04
• Barkovich, David, Certification Appeal #08-05
• Sorby, Paul, Certification Appeal #08-02
• Wedemeyer, Ellen, Certification Appeal #08-06
• Miller, Judy, Certification Appeal #08-07
• Johnston, Colette, Certification Appeal #08-09
• Tripp, Laura, Certification Appeal #08-10
• Frey, Kathleen, Certification Appeal #08-11
• Noll, Denise, Certification Appeal #08-12
• Wyant, Jeffrey, Certification Appeal #08-13
• Krall, Troy, Certification Appeal #08-14
• D'Amore, Paul, Certification Appeal #08-15
• Sorci, Thomas, Certification Appeal #08-16
• Jackendoff, Samuel, Certification Appeal #08-17
• Graham, Charlene, Certification Appeal #08-18
• Elliott, Courtney, Certification Appeal #08-19
• Miller, Denise, Certification Appeal #08-20
• Roberts, Alan, Certification Appeal #08-21
• McChalicher, Gary, Certification Appeal #08-22
• D'Angelo, Constance, Certification Appeal #08-23
• Tommelleo, Andrew, Certification Appeal #08-24
• Carr, Kevin S., Certification Appeal, #08-25
• Fasarakis, Kimberly, Certification Appeal #08-27
• Gesford, Corey, Certification Appeal #08-28
• Howell, Marcaz, Certification Appeal #08-29
• Smith, Jennifer, Certification Appeal #08-30
• Esposito, Jeffrey, Certification Appeal #08-38
• Abelson, James, Certification Appeal #09-16
• Bassett, Jeremy, Certification Appeal #09-09
• Beury, Kari, Certification Appeal #09-17
• Browne, Lamont W., Certification Appeal #09-02
• Carter-Lafayette, Marva, Certification Appeal #09-13
• Davidson, Yolanda Elisabeth, Certification Appeal #09-22
• Galloza, Jr., Jose, Certification Appeal #09-20
• Jakes, Lynda, Certification Appeal #09-08
• Murphy, Alice B., Certification Appeal #09-06
• Nelson, Crystal E., Certification Appeal #09-01
• Reed, Carolyn, Certification Appeal #09-14
• Zawislan, William, Certification Appeal #09-12
• Zebrowski, Mary, Certification Appeal #09-05
• Abelson, James, Certification Appeal #09-16
• Anderson, Monica, Certification Appeal #11-02
• Custer, Christopher, Certification Appeal #11-05
• Gorsky, Patrick, Certification Appeal #11-07
• Malley, James, Certification Appeal #11-08
• Phillips, Debra, Certification Appeal #12-02
• Thurber, Thomas, Certification Appeal #10-13
• Tobin, Elena, Certification Appeal #12-01
• Lasser, Byron, Certification Appeal #13-03
• Phillips, Debra, Certification Appeal #12-04
Contact: Robert Tomaine (717- 787-5500)Certification Audit Appeals
• Lancaster School District
Contact: Mark Zaccarelli (717-787-5500)Teacher Decertification Decisions
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Benjamin Lucciola, DI-87-07
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Malachi Robinson, 1996-3
Contact: M. Patricia Fullerton (717-787-5500)• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Bobby Wilson
Contact: Joseph Miller (717-787-5500)Food and Nutrition Appeals
• William Penn School District
• Auntie Sherry's Christian Child Care
• Heaven's Angels Day Care
• Little Paradise Day Care Center
• Little People Day Care School, Inc.
Contact: Karen Feuchtenberger (717-787-5500)• Lower Kensington Environmental Center Youth Services, Child Care Food Program 1995-1
• Tots Yearn to Learn, Inc.
• Cassoria Learning Centers, Inc.
Contact: Ernest Helling (717-787-5500)• Blessed Hope S.D.C. Church
• Jim Mattera d/b/a Apple Pie Day Care
• Joan Enz-Doerschner d/b/a Once Upon a Time
• Michael Zaverukha d/b/a Grace Adult Day Health Care
• Sharon Lyons and Stacy Blackshear d/b/a Children R Us
• Theodore G. McNair d/b/a B & T Early Learning and Child Care Center
• United Jewish Children's Fund d/b/a The King's Soldiers
• Theresa Loving d/b/a Little Einstein's Daycare Center
• LaShone Sanders d/b/a/ Sanders Bundles of Love
Contact: Robert Tomaine (717-787-5500)• Educational Management Services of Harrisburg. v. Department of Education.
• Educational Management Services of Harrisburg. v. Department of Education.
• Educational Management Services v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Little Hands Daycare v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Logan Child Care and Resource Center v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Through the Years v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Kids Choice Learning Centers v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Little Treasures Learning Centers v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Safe Kids at Nicetown v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Senior Care Centers of PA v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Bucks County Technical High School v. Division of Food and Nutrition • LaShone L. Sanders d/b/a Bundles of Love v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Little Treasures Day Care Center v. Division of Food & Nutrition
• Nicole Gipe d/b/a/ Strawberry Garden Elementary Childhood Learning Center v. Division of Food and Nutrition
• Yolanda Edwards and Tacita Carter-Mobley d/b/a Personal Touch Childcare Service v. Division of Food and Nutrition
Contact: Robert Tomaine (717) 787-5500
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