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Instructional and Educational Specialist I

• Complete an approved education preparation program;
• Receive the recommendation of your preparing college/university;
• Meet all testing requirements established by the State Board of Education; and
• Meet all other evaluation requirements established by the School Code.

HOW TO APPLY FOR PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFICATION

STEP 1: Read through the PDE Certification booklet to familiarize yourself with the process.

STEP 2: Check with your college/university certification office for any deadlines or special application procedures your institution may have.

STEP 3: Make sure all necessary academic and PRAXIS testing requirements are met prior to application.

STEP 4: Complete the General Application, Form PDE 338 G , in its entirety.

STEP 5: Submit the application(s) to your college/university certification officer along with the $40.00 fee.

The only certifications that need course work from a University/College are:

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• All Special Education
• Health/Physical Education
• Safety/Drivers Education

If you have a certification and want to add one that is not listed above, here are the directions for applying for certification to Pennsylvania Department of Education.

You will need to obtain the form 338 G.  You can get this from the PDE web-site. Follow the directions below.

• You will not need a Doctor's signature.
• Under number 12 you will need to mark "Yes."
• With black marker write "add-on" on the top of the form
• You will need a $40.00 money order made out to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• You will need a copy of your first certification.
• You will need a copy of your Praxis scores.
• No signature from Gannon University will be required.

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS BECOME THE PROPERTY OF
THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

(Please see the Gannon Univeristy Teacher Certification Handbook for further details.)