The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with publicly funded preschool, K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by the governor appointed Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education. The agency is headquartered at 333 Market Street in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Department of Education oversees 500 public school districts public school districts of Pennsylvania, over 170 public charter schools (2014), 14 public cyber charter schools, Career and Technology Centers/Vocational Technical schools, 29 public Intermediate Units, the education of youth in State Juvenile Correctional Institutions, Head Starts and publicly funded preschools in the Commonwealth (PreK Counts Keystone Stars) and 22 community colleges. In 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Education employs approximately 600 persons.
The agency maintains a database of all education institutions in the Commonwealth with associated data. EdNA These entities include school districts and their schools, intermediate units, area vocational technical schools, charter schools, nonpublic and private schools, higher education institutions and more.
An education ministry is a national or subnational government agency politically responsible for education. Various other names are commonly used to identify such agencies, such as Ministry of Education, Department of Education, Ministry of Public Education, and so forth, and the head of such an agency may be a Minister of Education or Secretary of Education. Such agencies typically address educational concerns such as the quality of schools or standardization of curriculum. The first such ministry ever is considered to be the Commission of National Education (pl.Komisja Edukacji Narodowej, lt.Edukacinė komisija) founded in 1773 in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Following is a list of education ministries by country:
The Department of Education was an Australian governmentdepartment that existed between December1984 and July1987. It was the second so-named Australian Government department.
Scope
Information about the department's functions and/or government funding allocation could be found in the Administrative Arrangements Orders, the annual Portfolio Budget Statements and in the Department's annual reports.
According to the National Archives of Australia, at its creation, the Department was responsible for education, other than migrant adult education.
Structure
The Department was an Australian Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Education, Susan Ryan.
The Department was headed by a Secretary, initially Dick Johnson (1984‑1985) and subsequently Helen Williams (1985‑1987). When Williams earned her secretary appointment, she was the first ever woman to be elevated to a position at the head of an Australian Government department.
Pennsylvania wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The climate in Pennsylvania is mild compared to surrounding states, with the moderating effects of Lake Erie to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. 119 wineries are located in all parts of the state, including five designated American Viticultural Areas. Pennsylvania is the eighth-largest wine producing state in the country.
Prior to the race, Kevin Harvick led the Drivers' Championship with 2,920 points, and Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon was second with 2,736 points. Behind them in the Drivers' Championship, Denny Hamlin was third with 2,660 points, and Jimmie Johnson was fourth with 2,659 points. Kurt Busch was fifth with 2,658 points. In the Manufacturers' Championship, Chevrolet was leading with 143 points, twenty points ahead of their rival Toyota. In the battle for third place, Ford had 90 points, six ahead of Dodge.
Navigating the Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification Website
This brief webinar helps visitors to the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Certification Services website (https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx) learn how to navigate the site and find the information they need.
published: 12 Mar 2019
The ABC's of PDE
Access and accountability, best practices, and college and career readiness. These are the ABCs of PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education), and they’re just the start of the work we do in support of students, educators, and schools across Pennsylvania.
Learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Education by visiting our website: http://www.education.pa.gov
published: 11 Oct 2016
Navigating the Teacher Information Management System
This helpful video from the Division of Certification Services at the Pennsylvania Department of Education takes new education graduates through a simple step-by-step process to complete certification in the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS).
Links:
TIMS - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/TIMS.aspx
Help with TIMS - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Application/Pages/default.aspx
Certification - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
PDE - https://www.education.pa.gov
Certification Services - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
published: 11 Jun 2019
Career and Technical Education in PA
What does #CareerTechEd offer?
- opportunities to earn certifications + college credits
- hands-on learning experiences
- challenging academic courses
- pathways to a wide range of post-high school options
Connect with your local school to learn more about #CTEinPA.
published: 31 Jan 2020
Achieving Vocational Education Certification in Pennsylvania
Watch this general information video to learn about becoming certified to teach vocational education in Pennsylvania.
For more information go to the vocational certification webpage (https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/Vocational.aspx) on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's website.
A link to the webpage and more resources concerning certification can be found on the Certification website: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx.
published: 29 May 2019
Education Community Briefing
Secretary Rivera joined representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency on Friday, March 13, 2020, to provide stakeholders with information and updates specific to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you have ANY questions, please visit education.pa.gov/COVID19 - this page offers answers to common questions, resources, guidance, and more for schools and communities.
published: 13 Mar 2020
Advancing the Pennsylvania School Improvement Plan
As part of Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to help schools and improve education across the commonwealth, superintendents from Pittsburgh, Juniata County, and Allentown joined Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera at a news conference on August 8, 2018, to highlight their early participation in Pennsylvania’s Comprehensive System for District and School Improvement.
Find out more: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Education-Details.aspx?newsid=492
published: 09 Aug 2018
Pathways to Demonstrate Basic Skills for Teacher Certification Candidates
This brief video explains the various pathways educators may take to complete the Basic Skills requirement entrance into a certification program in Pennsylvania.
This brief webinar helps visitors to the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Certification Services website (https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certifica...
This brief webinar helps visitors to the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Certification Services website (https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx) learn how to navigate the site and find the information they need.
This brief webinar helps visitors to the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Certification Services website (https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx) learn how to navigate the site and find the information they need.
Access and accountability, best practices, and college and career readiness. These are the ABCs of PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education), and they’re just ...
Access and accountability, best practices, and college and career readiness. These are the ABCs of PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education), and they’re just the start of the work we do in support of students, educators, and schools across Pennsylvania.
Learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Education by visiting our website: http://www.education.pa.gov
Access and accountability, best practices, and college and career readiness. These are the ABCs of PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education), and they’re just the start of the work we do in support of students, educators, and schools across Pennsylvania.
Learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Education by visiting our website: http://www.education.pa.gov
This helpful video from the Division of Certification Services at the Pennsylvania Department of Education takes new education graduates through a simple step-b...
This helpful video from the Division of Certification Services at the Pennsylvania Department of Education takes new education graduates through a simple step-by-step process to complete certification in the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS).
Links:
TIMS - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/TIMS.aspx
Help with TIMS - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Application/Pages/default.aspx
Certification - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
PDE - https://www.education.pa.gov
Certification Services - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
This helpful video from the Division of Certification Services at the Pennsylvania Department of Education takes new education graduates through a simple step-by-step process to complete certification in the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS).
Links:
TIMS - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/TIMS.aspx
Help with TIMS - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Application/Pages/default.aspx
Certification - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
PDE - https://www.education.pa.gov
Certification Services - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
What does #CareerTechEd offer?
- opportunities to earn certifications + college credits
- hands-on learning experiences
- challenging academic courses
- pathway...
What does #CareerTechEd offer?
- opportunities to earn certifications + college credits
- hands-on learning experiences
- challenging academic courses
- pathways to a wide range of post-high school options
Connect with your local school to learn more about #CTEinPA.
What does #CareerTechEd offer?
- opportunities to earn certifications + college credits
- hands-on learning experiences
- challenging academic courses
- pathways to a wide range of post-high school options
Connect with your local school to learn more about #CTEinPA.
Watch this general information video to learn about becoming certified to teach vocational education in Pennsylvania.
For more information go to the vocationa...
Watch this general information video to learn about becoming certified to teach vocational education in Pennsylvania.
For more information go to the vocational certification webpage (https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/Vocational.aspx) on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's website.
A link to the webpage and more resources concerning certification can be found on the Certification website: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx.
Watch this general information video to learn about becoming certified to teach vocational education in Pennsylvania.
For more information go to the vocational certification webpage (https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/Vocational.aspx) on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's website.
A link to the webpage and more resources concerning certification can be found on the Certification website: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx.
Secretary Rivera joined representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency on Friday, March 13, 2020, t...
Secretary Rivera joined representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency on Friday, March 13, 2020, to provide stakeholders with information and updates specific to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you have ANY questions, please visit education.pa.gov/COVID19 - this page offers answers to common questions, resources, guidance, and more for schools and communities.
Secretary Rivera joined representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency on Friday, March 13, 2020, to provide stakeholders with information and updates specific to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you have ANY questions, please visit education.pa.gov/COVID19 - this page offers answers to common questions, resources, guidance, and more for schools and communities.
As part of Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to help schools and improve education across the commonwealth, superintendents from Pittsburgh, Juniata County, and Allentow...
As part of Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to help schools and improve education across the commonwealth, superintendents from Pittsburgh, Juniata County, and Allentown joined Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera at a news conference on August 8, 2018, to highlight their early participation in Pennsylvania’s Comprehensive System for District and School Improvement.
Find out more: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Education-Details.aspx?newsid=492
As part of Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to help schools and improve education across the commonwealth, superintendents from Pittsburgh, Juniata County, and Allentown joined Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera at a news conference on August 8, 2018, to highlight their early participation in Pennsylvania’s Comprehensive System for District and School Improvement.
Find out more: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Education-Details.aspx?newsid=492
This brief video explains the various pathways educators may take to complete the Basic Skills requirement entrance into a certification program in Pennsylvania...
This brief video explains the various pathways educators may take to complete the Basic Skills requirement entrance into a certification program in Pennsylvania.
This brief video explains the various pathways educators may take to complete the Basic Skills requirement entrance into a certification program in Pennsylvania.
This brief webinar helps visitors to the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Certification Services website (https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx) learn how to navigate the site and find the information they need.
Access and accountability, best practices, and college and career readiness. These are the ABCs of PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education), and they’re just the start of the work we do in support of students, educators, and schools across Pennsylvania.
Learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Education by visiting our website: http://www.education.pa.gov
This helpful video from the Division of Certification Services at the Pennsylvania Department of Education takes new education graduates through a simple step-by-step process to complete certification in the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS).
Links:
TIMS - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/TIMS.aspx
Help with TIMS - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Application/Pages/default.aspx
Certification - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
PDE - https://www.education.pa.gov
Certification Services - https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
What does #CareerTechEd offer?
- opportunities to earn certifications + college credits
- hands-on learning experiences
- challenging academic courses
- pathways to a wide range of post-high school options
Connect with your local school to learn more about #CTEinPA.
Watch this general information video to learn about becoming certified to teach vocational education in Pennsylvania.
For more information go to the vocational certification webpage (https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/Vocational.aspx) on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's website.
A link to the webpage and more resources concerning certification can be found on the Certification website: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx.
Secretary Rivera joined representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency on Friday, March 13, 2020, to provide stakeholders with information and updates specific to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you have ANY questions, please visit education.pa.gov/COVID19 - this page offers answers to common questions, resources, guidance, and more for schools and communities.
As part of Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to help schools and improve education across the commonwealth, superintendents from Pittsburgh, Juniata County, and Allentown joined Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera at a news conference on August 8, 2018, to highlight their early participation in Pennsylvania’s Comprehensive System for District and School Improvement.
Find out more: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Education-Details.aspx?newsid=492
This brief video explains the various pathways educators may take to complete the Basic Skills requirement entrance into a certification program in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with publicly funded preschool, K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by the governor appointed Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education. The agency is headquartered at 333 Market Street in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Department of Education oversees 500 public school districts public school districts of Pennsylvania, over 170 public charter schools (2014), 14 public cyber charter schools, Career and Technology Centers/Vocational Technical schools, 29 public Intermediate Units, the education of youth in State Juvenile Correctional Institutions, Head Starts and publicly funded preschools in the Commonwealth (PreK Counts Keystone Stars) and 22 community colleges. In 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Education employs approximately 600 persons.
The agency maintains a database of all education institutions in the Commonwealth with associated data. EdNA These entities include school districts and their schools, intermediate units, area vocational technical schools, charter schools, nonpublic and private schools, higher education institutions and more.