Highlights

1. Alternative Certification For:SuperintendentPrincipalVocational Technical Director&Clarification of Act 24 Language:Residency CertificationIntern CertificationOut-of-State Candidates

2. Highlights Alternative Certification for: Superintendents Principals Vocational Directors (new language also impacting traditional routes) What constitutes relevant professional experience? Clarification of Existing: -Out-of-state criteria -Post Baccalaureate providers other then colleges or universities (IUs) -Residency and Intern certification routes remain

3. Act 24 of 2011School Code Bill Certification Changes Effective Immediately

4. School Code 2011 Superintendent, Alternate Route Act 24 Requirements • Graduate degree in business or finance • 4 years of relevant experience in business, finance or management • PIL Requirement • Traditional Route no longer states certified experience, requires “successful” experience

5. School Code 2011 Superintendent, Alternate Route Approved Policy Guidelines Additions • Candidates will be eligible for a Commission, not a Letter of Eligibility • Commission relies on offer of employment from School Board

6. School Code 2011 Principal Certificate, Alternate Route Initial Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University • 3 years of relevant professional experience defined as “professional experience in an educational setting that is related to the instructional process” • Offer of employment from an Local Education Agency (LEA)

7. School Code 2011 Principal Certificate, Alternate Route Requirements to be completed within 2 years: • An Approved college or university program or • Within 2 years of employment must produce satisfactory evidence of completing an approved leadership development program • Demonstrated knowledge of Basic School Laws and regulations (exam via PDE) (Most likely this will be a Pre-Induction program based on the PIL standards, prior to taking the test.)

8. Principal Certificates Administrative I, Traditional route Bachelor’s Degree Verification of 3 years of relevant professional experience defined as “professional experience in an educational setting that is related to the instructional process” Completion of approved program of graduate study in education. (preparation completed outside of Pa must meet Pa standards) Satisfactory achievement on the required Praxis test

9. School Code 2011 Principal Certificate, Level II Requirements Both Provisional I and Administrative I candidates: • Complete the PIL induction program • Provide 3 years of satisfactory service Both Administrative I and Provisional Administrative I are valid for 5 years of service and cannot be renewed.

10. School Code 2011 Vocational Director Certificate, Alternate Route • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University • 3 years of relevant professional experience defined as “professional experience in an educational setting that is related to the instructional process” • Offer of employment from an Local Education Agency (LEA)

11. School Code 2011 Vocational Director Certificate, Alternate Route Requirements to be completed within 2 years: • An Approved vocational administrative director preparation program or • Proof of completion of an introductory Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) program approved by PDE • Demonstrated knowledge of Basic School Laws and regulations (Most likely this will be a Pre-Induction program based on the PIL standards, prior to taking the test.)

12. School Code 2011 Vocational Director Certificate, Traditional Route • Bachelor’s Degree • Verification of 3 years of relevant professional experience defined as “professional experience in an educational setting that is related to the instructional process” • Completion of approved program of graduate study in education. (preparation completed outside of Pa must meet Pa standards) • Satisfactory achievement on the required Praxis test

13. Also on the Website:www.education.state.pa.us http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/administrative_supervisory/8820 OR… Go to: Certifications, PA Certifications, Administrative/Supervisory

14. Post-baccalaureate Certification & Existing Alternative Routes Updated and Clarified

15. School Code 2011 Out of State Candidates • Valid Instructional Certificate from another state • Bachelor’s Degree • 2 years of successful classroom experience • Demonstrates subject matter competency (This language is included in Act 24 and applies to all out of state candidates seeking educational certification in PA)

16. School Code 2011 Postbaccalaureate Certification Programs • Includes traditional postbaccalaureate programs, accelerated programs, intern and residency programs and administrative programs • Provides for PDE approved providers other than institutions of higher education • Requires PDE to develop guidelines for the approval of flexible post baccalaureate programs • The bill requires specific postbaccalaureate content

17. School Code 2011 Residency Certificate Requirements • Areas of shortage • Masters or Doctorate or Bachelors degree with 3 years of experience in related field • Continuously enrolled in an approved residency program • Satisfactory achievement on the appropriate content test. • Offer of employment from LEA Valid for 3 years, one time only

18. School Code 2011 Instructional Intern Certificate Requirements • Bachelors degree • Continuously enrolled in an approved intern program • Satisfactory achievement on the appropriate content test. • Offer of employment from LEA Valid for 3 years, one time only

19. Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education L. Jill Hans, Deputy Secretary Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality Theresa Barnaby, Director Division of Certification Services Barbara Seifert, Division Manager Division of Professional Education and Teacher Quality Christina Baumer, Division Manager

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