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Certification Frequently Asked Questions

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Act 48 of 1999

Administrative, Supervisory and Superintendent

Applicants Prepared in PA

Applicants Prepared Out-of-State

English as a Second Language

Good Moral Character

GPA-Praxis Testing Requirements

“Highly Qualified” Certification Questions and Answers Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Intern Program

Letters of Equivalency - Bachelor's or Master's

Level II Certification

Pass Rates