http://www.pde.state.pa.us/excellence/lib/excellence/PGST2008App.pdf
Statement of Nondiscrimination
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with Federal law, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions regarding this statement may be directed to:
PDE
Division of School Improvement
333 Market Street, 8th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 772-4944
TTY: 717-783-8445
FAX: 717-772-3621
The following offices are designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Complaints regarding discrimination in schools:
Human Relations Representative
Intake Division
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Harrisburg Regional Office (717) 787-9748
Pittsburgh Regional Office (412) 565-5395
Philadelphia Regional Office (215) 560-2496
Human Relations Representative
Intake Division
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Complaints against a Pennsylvania Department of Education employee:
Equal Employment Opportunity Representative
Bureau of Personnel
11th Floor, 333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 787-4417
TTY: (717) 783-8445
Fax: (717) 783-9348
Information on accommodations within The Department of Education for persons with disabilities:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
Bureau of Management Services
15th Floor, 333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 783-9791
TTY: (717) 783-8445
Fax: (717) 772-2317
General questions regarding educational law or issues:
Pennsylvania Department of Education
School Services Unit Director
5th Floor, 333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 783-3750
TTY: (717) 783-8445
Fax: (717) 783-6802
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Edward G. Rendell, Governor
Department of Education: Gerald Zahorchak, Secretary of Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: Thomas Gluck, Executive Deputy Secretary
Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support: Edward Vollbrecht, Bureau Director
Division of Professional Development: Robert Staver, Division Chief
Pennsylvania Governor's Schools: State Director (vacant)
