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2011 Leadership AcademyCertification Overview

July 14, 2011

Terry Barnaby, DirectorBureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality


Applying for Certification• Application forms may be found on the PDE

website. Select “Certifications” and then “Applications and Forms” from the left side bar.

• Applications with incomplete information, missing documentation, or incorrect fees will result in processing delays!

• Ensure that current forms and fees are submitted to avoid processing delays.


www.education.state.pa.us


Teacher Information Management System (TIMS)

• The current Teacher Certification System (TCS) is scheduled to be replaced by TIMS in September 2011:– Online tool for all types of applications and certificate

areas– Interactive capabilities for applicants, IHEs, LEAs

• Increased service capabilities for applicants, IHEs, and LEAs

• Prototype samples on following pages, items in RED are used for descriptions of the page


DASHBOARD for LEA


Search Requested Emergency Permits


How Long Does It Take?

Processing time varies especially during peak season…•Check status on-line at www.education.state.pa.us. •Select “Certifications” from the left hand navigation bar OR Teachers button in near the top of the page •Click on the “Application Processing Status” link•Enter the Educator’s SSN and the current application status will be displayed


New for Charter SchoolsThe new Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) will allow:1.Charter school teachers who do not currently hold a Pennsylvania certificate to

– Register online through TIMS for Charter School Teacher Designation

– List educational degrees and assessments completed

2.Allow for HQT determinations within the system


Level I Certificate• Valid for 6 years of service time (clock starts when

employed on the certificate)– Full-Time service on certificate– Long-Term Substitute for 45 or more days in a single

assignment, and then 50% or more of the school day or week

– Charter School Experience is optional (24 P.S.§ 17-1724-A)

• Must be converted to a Level II (permanent) certificate during the validity period of the certificate or it will lapse

• All instructional certificates held by the educator will convert to Level II simultaneously, or lapse simultaneously


Level II Conversion

To convert to a Level II certificate, educators must complete:

• 3 years of satisfactory service

• 24 post-baccalaureate credits– 6 credits of Special Ed/inclusion or– 6 credits of SAS

• PA approved induction program


Level II Credit Requirements• Initial Instructional issued BEFORE 9/22/07 • does not affect you even if applying after 9/1/2011• areas added after 9/22/07 are not affected since it is not

an INITIAL certificate• Initial Instructional issued AFTER 9/22/07• 6 inclusion or SAS credits required• Level II credits taken before 9/1/2011 accepted,

remaining credits taken after 9/1/2011 must meet the requirement– Example: 21 credits completed before 9/1/2011, the remaining 3

must meet the inclusion/SAS requirement


What Coursework Meets the Level II Credit Requirement?

• CSPG #7 – Level II Certification– Contains information on acceptable coursework on

page 2

• Accommodations and Adaptations Guidelines– Identifies areas that would meet the requirements

• Standards Aligned System Guidelines– Will be available soon and will identify areas that will

meet the requirements


Administrative Certification and the PIL Induction Requirement

• Penn*Link May 4, 2011• Principals/Assistant Principals/Vice Principals

• Type code 75 Principal K-12• Type code 83 Elementary and/or Secondary Principal

• Previously valid for 3 years of service

• Hired on or after 1/1/2008 for the 1st time in PA public school

• Certificate for both codes 75 and 83 are valid 5 years for the purpose of completing Act 45 PIL requirements


Also on the Website:www.education.state.pa.us

• http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/administrative_supervisory/8820/administrative_level_ii_certification/954868

• OR… Go to Certifications, Level II, Administration Level II Certification and the PIL Induction Requirement


How Do Educators Remain in Compliance With ACT 48?

• All educators holding PA certificates must comply with ACT 48

• Certificates are kept active by completing 180 hrs. of professional development during each 5 year reporting period.

– Collegiate credits (6 credits = 180 continuing education hours)

– PDE-approved in-service and continuing education credits


Meeting Educational Requirements

• Act 48 Continuing Professional Education – 6 credits or 180 hours– Act 45 PIL compliant hours required for

employed administrators• Level II Certification

– 24 post-baccalaureate credits– Related to education – 6 specific– 4-yr or masters degree granting college

and/or college– equivalent IU approved courses


Level II(Valid) •6 years service •(Principal issued 1/1/08 or later is 5 years)

•24 credits from 4-yr or masters degree granting college and/or college equivalent IU

•No credits accepted from community college or continuing education units (CEU)

•Penalty - lapsed certificate

•Applies to everyone!

•5 calendar years from the date initial certificate issued

•6 credits=180 hrs. CE•Acceptable credits/hours

– College credits-2 or 4 year– IU credits– In-service hrs. from approved

providers

•Penalty - Inactive certificate

Act 48(Active/Inactive)


Inactive Certificate

A person with an inactive certificate may be employed as a substitute in their endorsement area for up to 90 days a school year


Reactivating an Inactive Certificate

• Voluntary Inactive Status– Submit form PDE 338 R-2 and evidence of 30

hours or 1 credit earned within the prior 12 months

– Once active status granted, educator will have balance of the original five-year period to complete the remaining hours to fulfill Act 48


Reactivating an Inactive Certificate

• Involuntary Inactive Status– Once an educator has met the Act 48

requirements for the period (180 hours of professional education or six collegiate credits) and they have been submitted to PDE, the Teacher Certification System will automatically return that certificate to active status and assign a new five-year compliance period


SUBSTITUTE TEACHER CERTIFICATION/PERMIT OPTIONS

District’s Need for Substitute Hire

Situations Parameters of Use Method of Application

Day to Day Substituting

No greater than 20 days in same assignment

Candidate Holds PDE Active Certification

ActiveLevel I/Level II

Certificate

1.Can be substitute teacher within their area of certification for an unlimited number of days. This includes retirees.

2.Need Emergency permit outside subject area

1.No application necessary

2.06 permit upload 2. Locally issued emergency permit

Candidate Holds Inactive PDE Certification

InactiveLevel I/Level II

Certificates

1.Can substitute within their area of certification for a total of 90 days per school year.1.Retirees can substitute on an inactive certificate for a total of 180 career days, then 90 days each year.

2. Cannot substitute outside subject area without an 06 emergency permit or locally issued day-to-day substitute. This includes retirees.2. If issued an 06 emergency permit – can only substitute for 90 days in the school year.

1.No application necessary if substituting in subject area of certification.

2.06 permit upload – if substituting outside of subject area on certification.2. Locally issued emergency permit issued.

Local Issuance Emergency Permit

1.May be issued by the chief school administrator to persons holding a valid Pennsylvania certificate Level I/Level II - active or inactive.2.This issuance is only good for the school district in which it was locally issued.3.Good for 20 cumulative school days in each subject outside of their certificated area(s).

Prepared by the district. Be sure to maintain a copy in the substitute’s personnel file for auditing purposes.


District’s Need for Substitute Hire

Situations Parameters of Use Method of Application

Day to Day Substituting

No greater than 20 days in same assignment

Candidate Does Not Hold PDE

CertificationType 06*

Day to DayEmergency Permit

1. Must hold a bachelor’s degree. (Unless for a school nurse.)

2. Permit allows holder to do day-to-day substituting in any subject area; but, a single assignment may not exceed 20 cumulative days.

3. Most 06 issuances are done via the online system via the PDE website, Teacher Certification System.

1. 06 upload via PDE online system with completion of the PDE 338 E and 338 G applications on file at the district.

Long Term Substituting

Long-term substitute position which will exceed 20

cumulative days in a single

assignment.

Type 04**Long Term Substitute –

No Educational Obligation

1. Must hold a bachelor’s degree.2. Issued for a single assignment only.3. Limited to one (1) initial application and one

(1) subsequent application.4. LEA must post long-term substitute position

for a minimum of 10 days on the school entity’s website. If no qualified candidate has been identified, a Type 04 permit application may be submitted.

**

1. Completed PDE 338 E and 338 G applications submitted to PDE for issuance.




• *The internet upload (type 06) option may not be used for applications for non-citizens, or any applicant that has checked any box other than “no” to any question in Section IV – Background on the PDE 338 G form.

• **A school district may apply for an Emergency Permit on the behalf of a candidate prepared outside the United States who does not hold an immigrant visa or Green Card, if the district is applying for a:

• Type 08 (Exchange Teacher, Cultural Exchange or Visiting Scholar)

• Type 01 or 04 (Foreign Language)


Lapsed Certification

Educators with lapsed certificates may not teach on the certificate


Reinstating a Lapsed Certificate

• Complete the requirements for Level II

• Submit application

• When approved, certificate will become permanently valid


Adding an Area of Certification to an Instructional Certificate

Most instructional areas can be added-on by passing the content area exam. Areas that cannot be added-on in this way:

• Elementary• Early Childhood Education• All Special Education Areas• Any areas with tests that

have no qualifying score

• Reading Specialist• Cooperative Education• Health & Physical

Education

Area of certification is not added-on automatically by taking the test!

Application 338G-Add-On is located on the website..


Supervisory and Administrative Certificates

• New Legislation for alternative routes

• CSPGs and other guidance being developed


Principal Certificates

Principal

• Completion of approved Principal program

• Successful completion of test 0411 or 1011

• 5 years of satisfactory certified experience

• Completion of a PIL Induction program to convert from a level I to a Level II and 3 years of satisfactory experience on the Level I


CSPG # 76, 79, 95 and 104June 1, 2010

• School Counselors, Principals Mid-level 5th-8th

• Elementary School Counselors and Principals may serve at 5th-8th in mid-level buildings

• Secondary School Counselors and Principals may serve at 5th-8th in mid-level buildings

• 7-9 or 7-12 Instructional certificates may not be used at the 5th grade level (CSPG #104)


Where Are The CSPGs and Guidelines?


SFSF Data Collection• Effort kicked off 1/30/2010

• Original Deadline 2/23/2011 – extended to 3/10/2011

• Error reports emailed 5/2/2011 – corrections due back by 5/10/2011

• Website scheduled to “go live” on 6/1/2011

• Data update period sometime in July/August

• Data due to USDE by 9/30/2011


2010 – 2011 HQT Preliminary Data

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2010 – 2011 HQT Timeline

• February 1 – 24, 2011 – HQT data submitted

• March 28, 2011 – Collection closed

• March – April 2011 – Data review/correction period

• April – June 26, 2011 –Manual updates via HQT Review Log

• June 27, 2011 – 2010-2011 HQT Accuracy Certification Statements due

• June 28, 2011 – 2010-2011 HQT data closes

• No data corrections after June 28, 2011!


What is Changing in 2013?• New certificates will be issued for:

– Grades PK through 4– Grades 4 through 8– Special Education PK-8– Special Education 8-12

• Administrative program guidelines have also changed

• Endorsements created in 2010– Autism and Coaching


New Programs Include:

• 190 hrs. of field work plus 12 wks. full-time student teaching (New guidelines being developed)

• 9 credits or 270 hrs. of adaptations & accommodations for diverse learners in an inclusive setting

• 3 credits or 90 hrs. of meeting the needs for English Language Learners


Field Experiences for Educator Preparation Candidates

Competencies

• The field experience should align with required competencies rather than time

• Field and student teaching competencies are being developed from existing guidelines.

• Competencies will be assessed for candidates and programs will be evaluated on the competencies



PlacementsField experiences/student teaching also require specific

placement(s), depending on: • Age and grade band served by the certificate, e.g., K-

12 candidates split their placements in different grade levels and organizational structures

• Content of certificate



Placements

• Placements may be in multiple school types but must include public schools

• At least one placement experience must include students with special needs in inclusive settings

• Supervision must be face to face


Evaluation Systems of Pearson Pennsylvania Educator Certification

Tests (PECT)PDE has contracted with the Evaluation Systems

group of Pearson to develop and administer:• Basic Skills• PreK-4• Special Education PreK-8• Special Education 7-12


Educational Testing Service (Praxis)PDE contracted with ETS to develop:•New Tests for grades 4-8•Updated test for Principals and a separate test for Superintendents

Note:•Other certification testing will continue to be provided through the Praxis Series (ETS)•Language Assessments will continue to be provided through ACTFL


ESL Program Specialist New Guidelines

• Committee of ESL program providers and experts developed new guidelines to be released this summer

• Competencies revised to reflect current best practices and addition of field experience requirements

• Credit total may not exceed 18 credits• Providers have a year to revise programs; all

programs will submit revised program designs for approval


Major Program Review Cycles Restarting Fall 2011

• Eight colleges/universities will pilot new web-based program review process in 2011-2012

• Implementing an outcome-based review• Programs self-analyze factors contributing to

strengths and concerns• Demonstrate evidence of how they have

made program improvements in response to data


Major Program Review Cycles Restarting Fall 2011

New process presents opportunities for IHEs to partner with LEAs in:

• Development of mission

• Program design,

• Placement of candidates for field experience/student teaching

• Follow-up with newly hired graduates


School Code 2011

Provisions of School Code Bill of 2011

Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

• Graduate degree in business or finance• 4 years of relevant experience in business,

finance or management• PIL Requirement


School Code 2011

Administrative, Vocational Director Certificate

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University

• 3 years of relevant professional experience• 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


Act 48 Suspension

• 2 year suspension of requirements through June 30, 2013• Each professional educator will have the same amount of time on

July 1, 2013 as existed on the effective date of the moratorium.• An educator can accrue additional hours during the moratorium • New candidates for appointment as District Superintendent,

Administrative and Vocational Director certification must complete a PIL approved professional development program

• A study of costs and benefits of professional development requirements is due March 1, 2013.

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 • Secretary shall adopt standards and guidelines

as necessary

School Code 2011


School Code 2011

Postbaccalaureate Certification Programs

• Accelerated programs, residency programs and Administrative Certification Programs

• Evaluate and approve providers other than institutions of higher education

• Develop guidelines for the approval of flexible postbacc programs

• List of content provided in bill


School Code 2011

Residency Program

• 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.• Valid for 3 years, one time only• Bachelor’s degree


School Code 2011

Instructional Intern Certificate

• Flexible and accelerated pedagogical training

• Content matter test

• Enrolled in intern program

• Valid for 3 years, one time only


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Office of Postsecondary and Higher EducationSandra Edmunds, Deputy Secretary

Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher QualityTheresa Barnaby, Director

Division of Certification ServicesBarbara Seifert, Division Manager

Division of Professional EducationChristina Baumer, Division Manager

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