The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced that it are offering a Grades 5-6 testing add-on option for the Grades PK-4 certificate only. Interested PreK-4 teacher preparation candidates may take two modules:

• The Grades 4-8: Module 2 – English Language Arts & Social Studies (5154)

• The Grades 4-8: Module 3 – Mathematics & Science (5155)

Candidates may take these modules during or after the PK-4 program and apply for them simultaneously, but the evaluation of the Grades Prek-4 requirements will be evaluated first and the Grades 5-6 add on certificate will only be granted once the PK-4 certificate is approved. Refer prospective candidates to the Certification Testing information on the www.education.pa.gov website.

Theresa Lynn Barnaby, Director
Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
Pennsylvania Department of Education