Pennsylvania Department of Education status help
What does my Pennsylvania teacher certification status mean?
Choose the exact wording shown in the official applicant system. TeachPassport explains only the reviewed terms below and stops when the agency uses different wording.
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- Source
- Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Checked
- August 2, 2026
No names, license numbers, passwords or documents are requested.
Sources checked 2026-08-02; check again by 2026-11-02
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Official wording
School Verification
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Work Experience Verification
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Pending Documentation
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Awaiting Evaluation
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