Teacher Certification Standards
GENERAL STANDARDS
AND
SPECIFIC PROGRAM GUIDELINES
FOR
STATE APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PROGRAMS
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
Division of Teacher Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Edward G. Rendell, Governor
Department of Education
Vicki L. Phillips, Secretary
Postsecondary and Higher Education
William V. Larkin, Deputy Secretary
Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
Susan Stewart, Acting Director
Division of Teacher Education
Marjorie Blaze, Chief
Authorized Under
Regulations of the State Board of Education of Pennsylvania
Chapter 49, Certification of Professional Personnel
§ 49.13 (Relating to Policies), January 22, 2001
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with Federal law, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
If you have any questions about this publication, or for additional copies, contact:
Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation, Division of Teacher Education, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333. Voice Telephone: 717-787-3470, Text Telephone TTY: 717-772-2864, FAX: 717-783-6736.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Complaints regarding discrimination in schools:
Human Relations Representative
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Harrisburg Regional Office (717) 787-9748
Pittsburgh Regional Office (412) 565-5395
Philadelphia Regional Office (215) 560-2496
Voice Telephone: (717) 787-4417
Fax: (717) 783-9348
Text Telephone TTY: (717) 783-8445
Information on accommodations within Education for persons with disabilities:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
Bureau of Human Resources
11th Floor, 333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Voice Telephone: (717) 787-4417
Text Telephone TTY: (717) 783-8445
Complaints against a Pennsylvania Department of Education employee:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Equal Employment Opportunity Representative
Bureau of Human Resources
11th Floor, 333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
General questions regarding educational law or the department of issues:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
School Services Unit
Director
5th Floor, 333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Voice Telephone: (717) 783-3750
Fax: (717) 783-6802Text Telephone TTY: (717) 783-8445