Level I to Level II
Level I Pennsylvania Instructional and
Educational Specialist certifications are valid for six (6) years of
service, not calendar years.
If you have been teaching in Pennsylvania on a
Level I certificate for 3-6 years of satisfactory service and have earned 24
post-baccalaureate credits, you can apply for a Level II certificate. The
following conditions must be met:
- Six credits must be associated with your area(s)
of certification and/or must be designed to improve professional practice
- You must have three years of satisfactory service
on a Level I certificate, verified by the chief school administrator of the
employing school entity
- You must have completed a PDE induction program
verified by the chief school administrator of your employing
entity
The specific requirements for Level II
certification can be found on: