New Educators
There are currently 100+ colleges, universities, and providers that offer education preparation programs approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). To learn about the education programs that are available to you in Pennsylvania, explore your options at New Educators.
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
- Professional Educator Program Approval Major Review Handbook (PDF)
- Program Review SharePoint Site - Submitter Training (PDF)
- Program Review SharePoint Site - Reviewer Training (PDF)
Contact Information
For questions regarding education preparation programs and becoming certified in Pennsylvania email RA-EDPREPPROGRAMS@pa.gov