Teaching in Pennsylvania  

Department of Education's pages on teaching and certification for Pennsylvania, where the focus is on preparing and licensing educators who excel in providing instruction and student services to the children of the Commonwealth. On this site, you can secure information useful for candidates preparing for certification, educators seeking additional certification, application booklets and forms, and testing.

ADAPT  

ADAPT is a professional development program which provides teachers with models to follow for adapting instruction and assessment materials for elementary and secondary students.

Online Searchable Catalog and Reservations (O.S.C.A.R.)  

OSCAR is an electronic Media Catalog that can be utilized in areas of professional development and curriculum delivery in the classroom. You can use it to reserve video programs to meet your instructional criteria. 

PA-Educator.Net  

PA-Educator.net is a statewide clearinghouse for professionally certified educators who want to work in Pennsylvania.

Smart START  

In response to a nationwide shortage of substitute teachers, the Smart START program was designed to recruit, select and train persons who hold a Bachelor's degree, but are not certified teachers, to become emergency substitute teachers.

FBI Clearance  

The Pennsylvania School Code was amended to require FBI checks for all prospective school employees who have direct contact with children.

Continuing Professional Education  

The Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development department provides a variety of customized professional education options to teachers, administrators, and other school staff.

Teacher Induction Program  

Continuing Professional Education offers a 2 credit Teacher Induction Program course for new or returning teachers where participating teachers are afforded the opportunity to select from a wide variety of topics and to learn from veteran educators. Districts choose to have their staff participate in the course as a component of the district’s Induction Plan. The course runs during the school year and is open to all districts in Allegheny County.

Math and Science Collaborative  

The MSC coordinates efforts and focuses resources on strengthening mathematics and science education. Through its Math & Science Partnership, the collaborative hosts leadership academies and seminars.

Transforming Learning through Technology  

Educators in southwestern Pennsylvania have a responsibility to prepare students for life in a technology-based world. We can provide a learning experience combining face-to-face and online instruction, increases teachers’ capacity to effectively integrate technology into instruction, encouraging student learning and creativity. Participants may choose from the school year-long Institute or the Summer Academy.

Education Acronyms  

Commonly used Education Acronyms.

Educational Resources  

Useful links to educational organizations and information. 

Learning  

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is committed to promoting the journey of life-long learning.  Programs, services and opportunities to learn are available through the AIU. 

Special Education Resources  

Links to Special Educaiton resources and documents.