Superintendent PK-12 Letter Requirements

Letter of Eligibility (90) – Traditional Route

Holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college/university.
Satisfies the requirements set forth in 24 P.S. § 12-1209 relating to good moral character.
Provides verification of six years of satisfactory school experience, of which at least three must be in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Completes a Pennsylvania-approved, graduate-level superintendent certification program that includes an internship/practicum or an equivalent out-of-state program. A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) is required.
Provides evidence of satisfactory achievement on the Pennsylvania-required test.

Commission Qualification Letter (95) – Alternative Route

Option 1

Holds a graduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college/university in business, finance, or management.
Satisfies the requirements set forth in 24 P.S. § 12-1209 relating to good moral character.
Provides verification of four years of relevant business, finance, or management work experience in the fields of business, industry, or education.

Option 2

Has served as a chief recovery officer or a financial administrator as defined in 24 P.S. § 631-A.
Satisfies the requirements set forth in 24 P.S. § 12-1209 relating to good moral character.

Within the initial contract term as a superintendent or assistant superintendent, completion of a leadership development program that meets the Pennsylvania School Leadership Standards under 24 P.S. § 12-1217 is required. There are four options to meet this requirement:

A state-approved, graduate-level superintendent certification program
The PIL/NISL Executive Development Program
The PASA New Superintendents' Academy
The PDE Superintendents' Academy