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New Directors’ Seminar New Program Applications

New Directors’ Seminar New Program Applications. Private Licensed Schools. BE SURE TO SIGN IN. This seminar is now required for all new directors Be sure to sign the sign in sheet to receive credit for attendance. Be sure your name is legible!. Logistics. Snacks Restrooms

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New Directors’ Seminar New Program Applications

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  1. New Directors’ SeminarNew Program Applications Private Licensed Schools

  2. BE SURE TO SIGN IN • This seminar is now required for all new directors • Be sure to sign the sign in sheet to receive credit for attendance. • Be sure your name is legible!

  3. Logistics • Snacks • Restrooms • Organization and schedule • New Program Component • Compliance Component • Financial Component

  4. SAMPLE APPLICATIONS • Consult sample applications • PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE SAMPLES • You may come into the office to review the samples at any time. (Best to call ahead.)

  5. Today’s PowerPoints are on the Web • Public Website: http://www.education.state.pa.us

  6. Contents • PDE-3003 • PDE-3004 • Syllabi • PDE-279 forms • Externship • Catalog

  7. Legal Authority • Statute • Regulations • Board Policy Memos

  8. Internet Resources • PDE Website: http://www.education.state.pa.us • Secure Website – via login • Financial forms and instructions: ftp://ftp.state.pa.us/pub/PDE_PUBLIC/PLSFinancial

  9. Staff Role • Determine if application is complete and acceptable for Board review • Give school feedback with 10-day “cure” period

  10. Staff • Staff can answer questions and provide guidance and insight into Board requirements and standards. • Staff cannot teach applicants to develop a syllabus or design the program.

  11. Role of Board • Approve • Approve Pending • Defer • Deny

  12. Fee • $700 – Each Additional Program

  13. Questions? • Any general questions before we get into actual application components?

  14. PDE-3776 • Instruction sheet for new programs • Include with application

  15. PDE-3003 overview • Signed • Number of hours • Tuition, registration fees, other fees • Diploma vs. Certificate • Start date – after Board meeting • Student:Equipment Ratio • Entrance Requirements compared to reading levels of texts • Employment opportunities

  16. Clock Hours • Insufficient hours of instruction is a common problem for new programs • Do not assume that students will have a foundation in the field if it is not required for admission • Do not assume that all students are highly disciplined with independent learning skills

  17. Diploma vs. Certificate • Diploma for a program – multiple courses • Certificate for a course – one course on PDE-3004, one syllabus • Guideline – Not absolute

  18. Degree • New programs can not be degrees • AST or ASB degrees require additional approval by the Secretary of Education after approval by the PLS Board at the diploma level • Approval to award any degree above the AST or ASB requires authorization as a college

  19. Consolidated Application • Available only to schools that already have approval to award at least one AST or ASB • Combines the PLS Board application and the AST or ASB application into a single submission • Contact Vince Matusheski for Guidelines

  20. Certificate vs. Certification • Certificate – a credential awarded by the school upon successful completion of a course • Certification – a credential awarded by a 3rd party after meeting established criteria – usually involves passing a 3rd – party exam

  21. Equipment ratio • Include exact ratio if it is consistent for all equipment • Otherwise, put “see attached” and include ratio on the equipment list

  22. Entrance Requirements • Ensure that all students admitted can reasonably be expected to handle the curriculum • Reading level for admission compared to reading level of texts • Consider a reading test • High School diploma or GED does not demonstrate 12th grade reading ability • Ensure that all students who meet admission criteria can reasonably expect to qualify for employment after completing the training.

  23. A + B = C A = admission requirements B = curriculum C = job ads ADMISSIONS + CURRICULUM = JOBS

  24. Occupational Skills • Narrative or list of the major occupational skills the student will learn • Do not list the jobs in this section – list the skills

  25. Employment Opportunities • List the job titles for which graduates should be qualified • Provide the list of job titles on the PDE-3003 form or attached • In addition, provide evidence of job opportunities

  26. Job ads • Demonstrate that there are jobs for graduates • Local jobs or provide a disclaimer regarding relocation • May not require any skills, experience, or credentials that are not either required for admission or taught in the program. • No jobs that require degrees • Unless required for admission • No jobs that require job experience • Unless required for admission • No jobs that don’t require any training

  27. Job Ads Continued • Include actual ad – do not retype information • Show name of employer • Include entire ad – not just a list of openings • Letters from perspective employers can be used • Occupational Outlook is not sufficient

  28. Sites • Provide the address if you will offer this program at an approved branch

  29. Remote Facilities • If part of the training is provided at another site, list the address. • Driving range, clinical facility, lab • Site visit required • $500 additional site visit fee. • Remote vs. Externship Site

  30. Equipment • List all equipment • Give specifications – model number, speed, etc. • Provide student to equipment ratio – best to list for each item of equipment • If there is any doubt about whether it is equipment or supplies, list it. • Usually requires an attachment

  31. Instructors • List all instructions and assigned courses on PDE-3003 or attachment • Do not simply refer to PDE-279’s • Ensure that PDE-3003 list matches PDE-279 forms

  32. Questions • Questions about PDE 3003 and first section of program application?

  33. PDE-3004 • Credit Conversion • Course List • Check Math on Hours and Credits • Signed • Syllabus for EACH Course

  34. Syllabi • One Syllabus per Course • All elements required in each syllabus • Must be detailed • See sample

  35. SAMPLE SYLLABUSNO FORM PROVIDED

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