Section 49.86. Accelerated program for Early Childhood and Elementary/Middle level certificateholders

(a) The Department will establish standards consistent with the criteria outlined in subsection (d) for an accelerated program for Early Childhood and Elementary/Middle level certificateholders to be effective January 1, 2013.

(b) Early Childhood Instructional I or Instructional II certificateholders may add the Elementary/Middle Level I Certificate through the successful completion of a Department approved accelerated program of study offered by an approved Commonwealth institution.

(c) Elementary/Middle Level Instructional I or Instructional II certificateholders may add the Early Childhood Instructional I Certificate through the successful completion of a Department approved accelerated program of study offered by an approved Commonwealth institution.

(d) Accelerated programs must include appropriate level academic content aligned with State academic standards, child development and instructional practice appropriate for the developmental level covered by the certificate. Applicants shall demonstrate subject matter knowledge by passing the appropriate assessment under § 49.18 (relating to assessment).

The provisions of this § 49.86 adopted September 21, 2007, effective September 22, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 5150.

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The provisions of this § 49.86 amended under section 2603-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § 26-2603-B).