Planning Requirements in Pennsylvania
Chapter 4 specifies planning requirements for school entities. A school entity is defined as a local education provider (e.g., public school district, charter school, cyber charter school, AVTS or Intermediate Unit). To learn more, visit PA Dept of Education.
School entities must adhere to the following planning and approval timelines:
Professional Education Plan – Every three years, a school entity must submit a professional education plan to the Secretary for approval. Before submission, the plan must be available for public inspection and comment for 28 days, approved by the governing board, and then sent to PDE.
Induction Plan – Every six years, a school entity must submit an induction plan to the Department for approval. The plan must first be available for public inspection and comment for 28 days, approved by the governing board, and then submitted to PDE.
Student Services Plan – Every six years, a school entity must develop and implement a comprehensive, integrated K-12 student services program. Before approval by the governing board, the plan must be available for public inspection and comment for 28 days.
Special Education Plan – Every three years, each school district must develop and submit a special education plan to the Department. The plan must be available for public inspection and comment for 28 days, approved by the governing board, and then submitted to PDE.
Gifted Education Plan – Every six years, each school district must develop and implement a gifted education plan. Before approval by the governing board, the plan must be available for public inspection and comment for 28 days.
