ant reaction, 2) participants' learning, 3) organization support and change, 4) participants' use of new knowledge and skills, and 5) student outcomes (Guskey, 1998, p. 36-44). Amendments to the plan must be recommended by the professional education committee, approved by the board of directors, and submitted to the Department for approval. Approval and Submission The professional education plan must be approved by the board of directors of the school entity prior to submission to the Department of Education for approval. The Professional Education Signature Form is in Appendix A. The professional education plan must be included in the strategic plan when required by the Chapter 4 Academic Standards and Assessment Regulations. Plans should be sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Curriculum and Academic Services, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 for review and approval. Professional education plans will be approved when they include all of the information required and meet the professional education criteria. A Bureau of Curriculum and Academic Services representative will send a letter of approval. Additional information will be requested orally and in writing when needed. The provisions of section 2552 of the School Code (24 P .S. 25-2552) regarding withholding of funds apply to any school entity failing to submit a professional education plan. Reporting Requirements According to the PDE, these are professional education plans shall include the following: I. A description of the individuals who developed the plan and how they were selected. All required groups must be included, as noted on page 2. 2. A description of the needs assessment and how the plan meets the educational and staff development needs of the school entity, its professional educators, students and the community. 3. The professional education needs/goals that will be met by completion of each continuing professional education option ...
