Home and School Visitor Certificate
Final Steps for Certification
The process of applying to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the HSV Certificate is currently in transition. A new electronic process is expected to go live in the next several months, at which time applicants will be required to apply online to PDE for the Certificate. Note that the name of the new system (TIMS) refers to Teacher Information Management System, but the system will also track Home and School Visitor Certification. Students should familiarize themselves with this process prior to application.
Details of the new electronic application process are available on the PDE website. New information will be posted to the site by PDE as updates become available, and it is recommended that students not print out current information that might be superseded by a future update.
Until further notice, PDE will require that the paper application be submitted in addition to the online application. This dual application process is to ensure backup during the transition period.
Upon completion of Bryn Mawr's program requirements, including posting of BMC grades, acceptance of transfer credits, and receipt of all pertinent materials pertaining to the student's Bryn Mawr HSV record, the student will receive a letter from Bryn Mawr indicating completion of the requirements. The letter will include instructions for completion of the (paper) PA Department of Education application as well as refer the student to the online application system.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student to request supporting materials from other academic institutions, including official transcripts and syllabi, and to submit the materials to the attention of the Center for Professional Development.
Rev. 11/21/2011
