Other Routes to Certification

Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), with the approval of the State Board of Education, has the authority to recognize alternate preparation programs leading to teacher certification. At the current time, the following programs are recognized by PDE for certification purposes.

Teacher Intern Certification Programs

American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)

For additional information, please contact:

Barb Seifert | Chief, Division of Certification Services
Pennsylvania Department of Education - School Leadership and Teacher Quality
333 Market Street | Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Phone: 717.787.3356

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