• PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFICATION
     
     
    PROVISIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL I CERTIFICATE:
     
    1.  Valid for a maximum of 6 years in Pennsylvania
    2.  Service Time Definition:
    • Contract or long-term substitute employment.
    • Employee of PA public schools and some Pennsylvania approved private schools.
    • Working 1/2 semester (45 days) counts as a full semester of service.
    • Daily substitute service does not count.
    PERMANENT/INSTRUCTIONAL II CERTIFICATE:
     
    1.  Service Requirement:
    • Persons may apply after serving a minimum of 3 to maximum of 6 years.
    • Must obtain permanent certification prior to 6 years of service.
    2.  Educational Requirement:
    • 24 semester hours beyond Bachelors.
    • Graduate, Undergraduate PDE approved in-service credits.
    3.  Induction Program:
    • Requirement for those receiving Instructional I on June 1, 1987 or after.
    • Neshaminy Program consists of  mentoring, training sessions, meetings, workshops, etc.

    For further information on obtaining Permanent Certification and/or to print application packet, please refer to:  http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/cwp/view.asp?A=15&Q=32476

     
    Master's Equivalency Program
     
    For information on Master's Equivalency requirements and/or to print application packet,
    please refer to: