Professional Education and Teacher Quality (Educator Preparation)

Program Framework Guidelines and Rubrics

The program approval process is based upon general and subject-specific guidelines, rather than a minimum number of credits, set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and implemented by the preparing institution.

Program Framework Guidelines and Rubrics established by PDE.

Institutional Program Approval

Designed to provide resources for approved program providers, the links below offer instructions, training videos, manuals, and other helpful materials.

Endorsement Program Approval Process (PDF)
Chapter 49 Post-Baccalaureate Program Information and Assurances Form (PDF)
Accelerated Program Approval Process for Providers with a PDE Approve Program in the Matching Subject Areas (PDF)
Post-Baccalaureate Program Approval Process – Providers with a PDE Approved Undergraduate Program (PDF)
ESL Program Approval Process - follow the standard Initial Review process

Program Review Materials

For questions regarding education preparation programs and becoming certified in Pennsylvania email RA-EDPREPPROGRAMS@pa.gov

​Professional Education and Teacher Quality (Educator Preparation)

Program Framework Guidelines and Rubrics

Institutional Program Approval

Program Review Materials

Professional Education and Teacher Quality (Educator Preparation)