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PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFICATIONPROVISIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL I CERTIFICATE:1. Valid for a maximum of 6 years in Pennsylvania2. Service Time Definition:
- Contract or long-term substitute employment.
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Employee of PA public schools and some Pennsylvania approved private schools.
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Working 1/2 semester (45 days) counts as a full semester of service.
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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.
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Must obtain permanent certification prior to 6 years of service.
2. Educational Requirement:-
24 semester hours beyond Bachelors.
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Graduate, Undergraduate PDE approved in-service credits.
3. Induction Program:-
Requirement for those receiving Instructional I on June 1, 1987 or after.
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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 ProgramFor information on Master's Equivalency requirements and/or to print application packet,please refer to: