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​Information and Updates

This page offers information and updates specific to certification in Pennsylvania, and from time to time will include copies of email messages to the field, presentations, and other helpful resources. Be sure to check this page often to stay up-to-date. Contact the Certification Services team if you need additional assistance.

  • Act 82: Special Education Certification
  • Act 82 Expansion Email Message
  • Act 91: Message to Education Preparation Program Leaders (1/11/2022)
  • Act 91: Providing Relief to the Field to Address Pennsylvania’s Substitute Teacher Shortage Guidance
  • Annual Certification/Act 48/Act 45 Updates (PowerPoint)
  • Chapter 49 Implementation and Updates
  • Title I Certification Notification to Parents (4/14/2022)

Videos

  • PDE Virtual Town Hall for School Social Worker Certification (YouTube)
    • Virtual Town Hall for School Social Worker Certification PowerPoint (PDF)
  • Learn how to complete your certification in the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) (YouTube)
  • View our #CertificationInPA twitter chat for answers to frequently asked questions, insight, and helpful information.  (Twitter)
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