How to Obtain Pennsylvania Certification
Pennsylvania considers the education of its
children to be among the highest priorities
of state
government and has dedicated many resources
toward that end. Educators prepare for their
responsibilities in the schools of the Commonwealth
by the completion of (1) state-approved teacher
education programs including a student teaching
or intern experience, (2) Praxis I and Praxis
II
assessments and (3) application materials
documenting that all certificate requirements
have been met.
Those requirements have been raised significantly
in recent years.
In this section, you will find information
on approved teacher preparation programs,
the Interstate Agreement, the requirements
for certification and the application process.
Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
Division of Candidate Evaluation Services
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Voice 717.787.3356
Fax 717.783.6736
TDD 717.772.2864
