I am a teacher outside of Pennsylvania
Gain the credentials you need

• Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Requirements:


• You must fulfull Pennsylvania's basic and subject competency examinations through the Education Testing Service.
  • However, if you have been issued a certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, you are exempt from teacher competency exams and will be issued the Instructional II certification.
• You must have at least a baccalaureate degree.
• Complete a teacher preparation program.


• Application Steps:


• Step 1:
Complete the Application Form PDE 338 G


• Step 2:
Have your teacher education university complete an education verification Form PDE 338 A


• Step 3:
Send Official Transcripts along with your application


• Step 4:
Send a copy of your valid Educator Certification.


• Step 5:
Attach a Money Order of $80 made payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania"


Send materials to this address:
Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA. 17126-0333


Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Education at (717) 787-3356 for more indepth information.

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