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

• 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.
  
  
• 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