Certification Support Page

KPPS & Certification

Certification is a professional obligation for teachers in the state of Pennsylvania. Like all public schools in the city of Philadelphia and state of Pennsylvania, we, as an organization, are obligated to ensure that our teaching force holds the appropriate qualifications and certifications to provide educational services to students. As a teacher here, you must actively be taking steps to get certified. Please see your Employee Handbook for more information RE: Certification Requirements.

Emergency Cert Info

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Preparing for and Taking the Test

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SY 25-26 Key Deadlines

UNCERTIFIED NEW STAFF

Complete the New Hire Certification Survey asap

NEW & RETURNING STAFF DEADLINES for SY 25-26

Step 1: ASAP and Before You Start Teaching
- Apply for your emergency certification
  - New staff: Apply before your first day teaching
  - Returning staff: Apply before leaving for summer
  - How: Review cert plans here & the state's resources for new educators & out of state transfers.
Step 2: Fall Checkpoint
- By October 31st 2025
  - Complete the Fall Progress Monitoring Survey
  - This shows proof of your progress towards certification
  - Survey will open October 17th 2025
Step 3: Winter Checkpoint
- By February 6th 2026
  - Complete the Winter Progress Monitoring Survey
  - This determines if you are able to obtain an offer letter for the following school year.
  - (Survey will open January 23rd 2026)
- If you are a Gen Ed teacher with extenuating circumstances:
  - Complete the exemption request survey by February 6th 2026
  - (Survey will open January 23rd 2026 & decisions released in March 2026)
Step 4: End-of-Year Tasks
- By June 15, 2026
  - Submit your tuition reimbursement
- Before the last day of school
  - apply for your emergency certification OR full-time cert

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