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    Nonpublic/Private Schools

    Inservice Training​s for Individuals interested in Operating ​​​a Licensed Private Academic School

    These trainings provide valuable information to prospective school owners that are ready to begin the process of opening and operating a Licensed Private Academic School (LPAS). The application and forms necessary for operating a LPAS are given out along with guidance on how to complete the application packet.  The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires that interested individuals review the Private School Law and the State Board of Private Academic Schools Regulations before registering for an Inservice training. 

    Private School Law
    Regulations Governing Private Academic Schools

    LPAS Inservice trainings are held the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 1:00 p.m. and are in-person.  Only two participants from each school may register to attend. One of the attendees from the school must be the proposed Education Director.  You must have a confirmation letter to attend.

    Inservice dates and registration deadlines are listed below:

    ​Inservice Date​s
    		​Registration Deadline
    January 6, 2026December 23, 2025
    February 3, 2026January 20, 2026
    March 10, 2026February 24, 2026
    April 7, 2026March 24, 2026
    May 5, 2026April 21, 2026
    June 2, 2026May 19, 2026
    July 7, 2026June 23, 2026
    August 4, 2026July 21, 2026
    September 1, 2026     August 18, 2026
    October 6, 2026September 22, 2026
    November 10, 2026October 27, 2026
    December 1, 2026​November 17, 2026

    Upon deciding on the date that you would like to attend, please email  ra-nppss@pa.gov to request an Inservice registration packet.  Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation letter indicating the date for which you are registered.  Please bring your confirmation letter to this Inservice. You must attend the Inservice to receive the LPAS application. If you do not register to attend, you will not be admitted to the Inservice. No exceptions. The Inservice trainings fill up quickly and there is no standby list.