MEA President: Phil Stattel
Advocacy Leadership Force member: Mark Despotakis
ALF Member Email: advocacy@pmea.net
2021 Legislative Session Info- Legislature Website
| Legislative Calendar |
Convenes: 1/5/2021 Meeting in person in 2021 |
| Cross-Over Deadline | None |
| Budget Deadline | June 30 |
| Introduction Deadlines | None |
| Governor | Tom Wolf (D) |
| Education Committee Chairs |
House: CHAIR: Rep. Curtis G. Sonney (R) Senate: CHAIR: Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R) |
| Partisan Split | House: R Senate: R |
| House Clerk Contact | 717-787-2372 |
| Senate Secretary Contact | 717-787-7163 |
| Carryover to 2022 | Yes |
State Board of Education
| State Board of Education Website | |
| State Board of Education Meeting Schedule | |
| Education Commissioner | Noe Ortega |
ESSA Implementation Information
| Title I Director | Susan McCrone, Chief, Division of Federal Programs 717-783-6910 |
| Title IV Director | Not found |
| Title IV Website | Not found |
| Title IV Allocations | |
| Application Timeline for Federal Funds | March |
State Certification Information
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State |
Certificate Age Levels and Subject Areas |
Levels and Length of Certification |
Testing Requirements |
Teacher Performance Assessment |
Reciprocity |
Fees*
*Does not account for assessment fee (e.g., Praxis, edTPA, etc.)s |
Alternate Path to Licensure |
State Certification Website: |
Updated |
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General Skills Test |
Content/Subject Specific Test |
Pedagogical Knowledge |
NASDTEC Member |
Additional Coursework |
Yes/No |
More information can be found at: |
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| PA | Music PK-12 | Level I (6-year, non-renewable) Level II Lifetime |
Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA), ACT, SAT, or ETS-Core Praxis II: Fundamental Subjects – Content Knowledge (5511) |
Praxis II: Music Content Knowledge (5113) | None | PDE-430 | Yes | Possible additional testing and/or coursework | $200 application (in-state) $260 application (out-of-state) |
Yes | https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/BecomeAnEducator/Intern/Pages/default.aspx | https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx | June 2020 |
COVID-19 Information
Public Health Guidance Regarding COVID-19 for Phased Reopening of Pre-K to 12 Schools
State guidance allows school districts to decide whether they will use in-person or remote instruction, or a mix of both. Many school boards are still voting on their reopening plans throughout August, and some have requested additional guidance from the state.
The funds below were allocated during the 2018-2019 school year.
$14,500 in Title IV-A funds were utilized in Donegal SD to furnish necessary equipment to strengthen the Media Arts program within the district.
Title IV-A funds were utilized in Marple Newtown School District to allow elementary music teachers to purchase music to support the district choir and to enhance their curriculum affording students the opportunity to experience an integrated approach to learning. The pieces were based on African heritage. These pieces were also chosen to increase music fluency. The pieces will be showcased during our District performance in May- Night of the Arts.
Title IV-A funds were utilized in Forbes Road School District to fund Band Camp and a Drama workshop. They hired a new band director over the summer. So, to introduce him and give him a head-start into the fall marching band season, it was an excellent opportunity for students and the new director.
