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Department of Education | Department of Education | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
Overview
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) oversees 500 public school districts, more than 170 public charter schools, public cyber charter schools, Career and Technology Centers/Vocational Technical schools, public Intermediate Units, the education of youth in State Juvenile Correctional Institutions, Head Starts and publicly funded preschools, and community colleges.
PDE also oversees policies related to public, academic, and school libraries, and the State Library of Pennsylvania.
Certification and TIMS
Teach in PA
PA has a teacher shortage.
Learn about the most needed positions.
Certification
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Current Educators login to MyPDESuite
Clearances & Background Checks
Continuing Education and Professional Development
Child Labor Laws
Special Education
Certification Testing Requirements
Accessibility
Transcripts & Diplomas
2025-26 Education Budget
PA Department of Education
Teach in PA
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PA EmpowerU
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Food & Nutrition
More about Food & Nutrition
Career and Technical Education
More about Career and Tech Ed
Newsroom
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April 23, 2026
Hundreds of Pennsylvania High School Students Are Earning Tuition-Free College Credits Through Dual-Credit Programs Supported by Shapiro Administration Investments
April 22, 2026
Shapiro Administration Investments in Career and Technical Education Give Students Hands-On Training for Critical Jobs in High School, Bolster Workforce Across the Commonwealth
April 21, 2026
Pennsylvania Teacher Named 2026 National Teacher of the Year
April 16, 2026
Pennsylvania Student Teachers Can Now Apply for $10,000 Stipends
Contact Information & Affiliates
Contact Us Form
Contact by Phone
PDE Executive Staff
PDE Press Office
State Library of Pennsylvania
Collecting, preserving, and providing access to materials for, by, and about Pennsylvania.
Professional Standards and Practices Commission
The Professional Standards and Practices Commission sets preparation, certification, practice, and conduct standards for teachers.
State Board of Education
The State Board of Education reviews, develops, and adopts regulations that govern basic and higher education in the Commonwealth.
State Board of Higher Education
Provide direction, coordination, and support to ensure that institutions of higher education fully meet the workforce and economic development needs of this Commonwealth.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
Overview
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) oversees 500 public school districts, more than 170 public charter schools, public cyber charter schools, Career and Technology Centers/Vocational Technical schools, public Intermediate Units, the education of youth in State Juvenile Correctional Institutions, Head Starts and publicly funded preschools, and community colleges.
PDE also oversees policies related to public, academic, and school libraries, and the State Library of Pennsylvania.
Certification and TIMS
Teach in PA
PA has a teacher shortage.
Learn about the most needed positions.
Certification
Learn more about certification in PA
Login to TIMS
Current Educators login to MyPDESuite
Clearances & Background Checks
Continuing Education and Professional Development
Child Labor Laws
Special Education
Certification Testing Requirements
Accessibility
Transcripts & Diplomas
2025-26 Education Budget
PA Department of Education
Teach in PA
More about Teach in PA
PA EmpowerU
More about EmpowerU
Food & Nutrition
More about Food & Nutrition
Career and Technical Education
More about Career and Tech Ed
Newsroom
Review all press releases
April 23, 2026
Hundreds of Pennsylvania High School Students Are Earning Tuition-Free College Credits Through Dual-Credit Programs Supported by Shapiro Administration Investments
April 22, 2026
Shapiro Administration Investments in Career and Technical Education Give Students Hands-On Training for Critical Jobs in High School, Bolster Workforce Across the Commonwealth
April 21, 2026
Pennsylvania Teacher Named 2026 National Teacher of the Year
April 16, 2026
Pennsylvania Student Teachers Can Now Apply for $10,000 Stipends
Contact Information & Affiliates
Contact Us Form
Contact by Phone
PDE Executive Staff
PDE Press Office
State Library of Pennsylvania
Collecting, preserving, and providing access to materials for, by, and about Pennsylvania.
Professional Standards and Practices Commission
The Professional Standards and Practices Commission sets preparation, certification, practice, and conduct standards for teachers.
State Board of Education
The State Board of Education reviews, develops, and adopts regulations that govern basic and higher education in the Commonwealth.
State Board of Higher Education
Provide direction, coordination, and support to ensure that institutions of higher education fully meet the workforce and economic development needs of this Commonwealth.