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What does “School Verification” mean?

This answer applies only when the Pennsylvania applicant system shows this exact term.

Open PDE TIMS application and status guidance

What it means

Exact reviewed term

Pennsylvania can show this stage while a submitted TIMS application moves through school verification.

Do not assume

What it does not mean

It does not mean the application is ready for evaluation or that a certificate has been issued.

Your next official action

Your turn

Open Applications in Process in TIMS, choose Track Progress and read who must complete the verification.

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When to check again

Return point

Check Track Progress after the verifying party acts or when TIMS posts a different stage.

Do not enter your portal password, identity answers, document contents or private agency message in TeachPassport. Read those details only in the official account.

Checked 2026-08-02; check again by 2026-11-02
PDE TIMS application and status guidance
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