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Program Approvals

AEDY LEA In-house Program

LEAs must submit an initial application to PDE for review and approval before operating an AEDY LEA In-house Program. Each AEDY LEA In-house Program must submit an application for reevaluation every two years to maintain approval. All LEA In-house applications must be renewed by June 30 of every odd-numbered year.

AEDY Private Provider Programs

Private Providers must submit an initial application to PDE for review and approval before operating an AEDY Private Provider Program. Each AEDY Private Provider Program must submit an application for reevaluation every three years to maintain approval.

Physical/Initial Site Visit

PDE will visit all AEDY Program sites seeking to (1) establish an AEDY Program, (2) open a new site/location, or (3) relocate to a new site/location. PDE will review information related to facility floor plan as well as student safety policies and procedures. No action may be taken to operate the program until PDE's review is complete and approval for the proposed action is granted.

Denial of Initial Application

PDE may deny an application if the information submitted indicates the AEDY Program is not operating within applicable federal and state laws and regulations and the AEDY Guidelines.

Provisional Status

PDE may place AEDY Programs in provisional status. Provisional status is a temporary status indicating that the AEDY Program is not in compliance with the law, including 24 P.S. §§ 1901-C et seq. and 1901-E et seq., and/or the AEDY Guidelines. The time period for submission of required improvements will be determined by PDE. Failure to complete the required improvements in the established time period may result in the denial of an application.

Revocation of Approval

PDE may initiate action to revoke an AEDY Program's approval at any time due to failure to follow applicable federal and state laws and regulations and/or AEDY Guidelines.

Program Revisions

AEDY Programs must receive PDE approval prior to implementing any proposed program changes.

Closing a Program or Site

  1. AEDY LEA In-house Program
    Notification to PDE of any program closures is mandatory. A signed letter on LEA letterhead from the Superintendent or Executive Director or a copy of the board meeting minutes must be provided to the PDE AEDY Office indicating the following: effective date of closure, reason for closure, and the exit/transition plan for students currently placed in the AEDY Program. The LEA must also provide copies of the letters sent to any other LEAs that placed students in the program. Notification is due to the PDE AEDY Team at least 30 days prior to the date of closure.
  2. AEDY Private Provider Program
    Notification to PDE of any program closures is mandatory. A signed letter on company letterhead from an authorized representative must be provided to the PDE AEDY Office indicating the following: effective date of closure, reason for closure, and the exit/transition plan for students currently placed in the AEDY Private Provider Program. The Private Provider must also provide copies of the letters sent to the sending LEAs notifying them on the closure. Notification is due to PDE at least 30 days prior to the date of closure.