The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has the responsibility to ensure that all local educational agencies (LEAs) providing services, whether directly or by contractual arrangements, administer special education services and programs that are compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. To fulfill this responsibility, PDE has established administrative procedures for monitoring program implementation, including evaluating the appropriateness, effectiveness, and accountability of special education services and programs.

PDE has developed the schedule for compliance monitoring for the 2026-27 school year in which 129 school districts and charter schools of varying size across the Commonwealth will be monitored. The list of selected LEAs is included at the end of this Bulletin. Additional monitoring reviews, if deemed appropriate, may be designated as the school year progresses.

For the 2026-27 school year, the Cyclical Monitoring for Continuous Improvement (CMCI) process includes a combination of virtual and onsite components. Verification activities include digital and onsite reviews of student documents; studies of service delivery; and analysis of policies, procedures, and outcomes. This CMCI process will include:

• Virtual Components 
  • Facilitated Self-Assessment submitted by the LEA, and verification of the information reported in the Facilitated Self-Assessment.
  • Administrative and Exit Interviews
  • Parent and Teacher Interviews
• On-Site Components
  • Student Sample File Review
  • Classroom Observations

Training for this monitoring process is designed as a series of web-based training modules. These modules will be available on the PaTTAN website via Schoology in late July. Relevant LEA personnel must complete the training and report date of completion to the chairperson by September 14, 2026.

These training modules review the current monitoring process; Facilitated Self-Assessment submission; documents to be submitted; managing web-based documentation; and provide additional resources to assist LEA personnel prepare for the monitoring process. District superintendents, charter school chief executive officers, special education directors, and additional appropriate personnel at LEAs who will be monitored benefit from completing these training modules to familiarize themselves with the monitoring process.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in complying with this federally mandated requirement. PDE recognizes the time and effort required by each LEA to successfully participate in these monitorings. The Chairperson assigned to each monitoring will contact the LEA for follow-up. Should you have any questions regarding the 2026-27 monitoring schedule included below, please contact Kelli Franklin at kfranklin@pa.gov.

2026-2027 SPECIAL EDUCATION CYCLICAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING SCHEDULE

School Districts and Charter Schools to be Monitored in 2026-2027 ​​​​

1030212523Bethel Park School DistrictSDMonday, March 1, 2027 Courtney Verner
1030216033Carlynton School DistrictSDMonday, January 11, 2027 Tyann Neal
1030219033Clairton City School DistrictSDMonday, November 16, 2026 Courtney Verner
1030268523North Allegheny School DistrictSDMonday, April 05, 2027 Tyann Neal
1030268733Northgate School DistrictSDMonday, February 08, 2027 Tyann Neal
1030288333Steel Valley School DistrictSDMonday, March 08, 2027 Tyann Neal
1030288533Sto-Rox School DistrictSDMonday, February 15, 2027 Tyann Neal
1030241623Propel Charter School – PitcairnCSMonday, February 15, 2027 Erik Leamon
1030234103Spectrum Charter School CSMonday, December 7, 2026 Tyann Neal
1041036034Karns City Area School DistrictSDMonday, April 05, 2027 Kerry Fitch
1043750034Mohawk Area School DistrictSDMonday, March 08, 2027 Kerry Fitch
1043752034Neshannock Township School DistrictSDMonday, May 10, 2027 Kerry Fitch
1043770034Union Area School DistrictSDMonday, January 11, 2027 Kerry Fitch
1052013525Crawford Central School DistrictSDMonday, April 05, 2027 Erik Leamon
1052565535Iroquois School DistrictSDMonday, January 11, 2027 Erik Leamon
1052576025Millcreek Township School DistrictSDMonday, February 1, 2027 Erik Leamon
1052597035Wattsburg Area School DistrictSDMonday, March 1, 2027 Erik Leamon
1061612036Clarion Area School DistrictSDMonday, March 08, 2027 William Ferko
1066162036Oil City Area School DistrictSDMonday, April 26, 2027 William Ferko
1066186036Valley Grove School DistrictSDMonday, November 02, 2026 William Ferko
1076549037Ligonier Valley School DistrictSDMonday, January 25, 2027 Dawn Smith
1076563037New Kensington-Arnold School DistrictSDMonday, November 16, 2026 Dawn Smith
1076575037Southmoreland School DistrictSDMonday, February 8, 2027 Dawn Smith108
1114038Conemaugh Valley School DistrictSDMonday, January 18, 2027 Kerri Hartman
1081120038Ferndale Area School DistrictSDMonday, February 8, 2027 Kerri Hartman
1081122038Forest Hills School DistrictSDMonday, November 2, 2026 Kerri Hartman
1085652038Meyersdale Area School DistrictSDMonday, May 17, 2027 Kerri Hartman
1081163038Portage Area School DistrictSDMonday, March 15, 2027Kerri Hartman
1085684048Turkeyfoot Valley Area School DistrictSDMonday, April 05, 2027Kerri Hartman
1080780038Tyrone Area School DistrictSDMonday, December 7, 2026 Kerri Hartman
1095303049Austin Area School DistrictSDMonday, November 30, 2026 Nicole Cramer
1091227039Cameron County School DistrictSDMonday, November 2, 2026 Nicole Cramer
11017100310Clearfield Area School DistrictSDMonday, January 25, 2027 Nicole Cramer
11014800210State College Area School DistrictSDMonday, March 22, 2027 Nicole Cramer
11017900310West Branch Area School DistrictSDMonday, April 5, 2027 Nicole Cramer
10183340010Sugar Valley Rural Charter SchoolCSMonday, March 1, 2027 Nicole Cramer
11131250311Huntingdon Area School DistrictSDMonday, November 16, 2026 Todd Kehler
11201110312Bermudian Springs School DistrictSDMonday, April 12, 2027 Jesse Zameroski
11267220312Eastern York School DistrictSDMonday, February 8, 2027 Jesse Zameroski
11267650312Southern York County School DistrictSDMonday, November 30, 2026 Jesse Zameroski
11228600312Tuscarora School DistrictSDMonday, March 15, 2027 Jesse Zameroski
11267350012Lincoln Charter SchoolCSMonday, May 10, 2027 Jesse Zameroski
11336130313Cocalico School DistrictSDMonday, March 8, 2027 Todd Kehler
11336150313Columbia Borough School DistrictSDMonday, February 15, 2027 Todd Kehler
11336170313Conestoga Valley School DistrictSDMonday, April 5, 2027 Todd Kehler
11336260313Ephrata Area School DistrictSDMonday, January 25, 2027 Todd Kehler
11336360313Lampeter-Strasburg School DistrictSDMonday, January 11, 2027 Todd Kehler
11336440313Manheim Central School DistrictSDMonday, December 7, 2026 Todd Kehler
11406110314Conrad Weiser Area School DistrictSDMonday, November 30, 2026 Hayley Strong
11406200314Exeter Township School DistrictSDMonday, March 1, 2027 Hayley Strong
11406400314Kutztown Area School DistrictSDMonday, February 1, 2027 Alicia Erwine
11406550314Muhlenberg School DistrictSDMonday, November 9, 2026 Hayley Strong
11406910314Wilson School DistrictSDMonday, February 1, 2027 Hayley Strong
11521050315Big Spring School DistrictSDMonday, December 7, 2026 Katelyn Prosser
11522175315Derry Township School DistrictSDMonday, November 16, 2026 Katelyn Prosser
11550300415Greenwood School DistrictSDMonday, March 15, 2027 Katelyn Prosser
11567460315Northern York County School DistrictSDMonday, February 15, 2027 Katelyn Prosser
11550800315West Perry School DistrictSDMonday, January 25, 2027 Katelyn Prosser
11619150316Central Columbia School DistrictSDMonday, December 14, 2026 Mark Ishman
11660400316Lewisburg Area School DistrictSDMonday, November 16, 2026 Mark Ishman
11660500316Mifflinburg Area School DistrictSDMonday, March 8, 2027 Mark Ishman
11655710316Selinsgrove Area School DistrictSDMonday, November 2, 2026 Mark Ishman
11649650316Shamokin Area School DistrictSDMonday, April 12, 2027 Mark Ishman
11741420317Loyalsock Township School DistrictSDMonday, November 30, 2026 Mark Ishman
11759600317Northern Tioga School DistrictSDMonday, January 25, 2027 Mark Ishman
11708650317Towanda Area School DistrictSDMonday, February 8, 2027 Mark Ishman
11958100319Blue Ridge School DistrictSDMonday, February 8, 2027 Gina Giovannini
11935130319Carbondale Area School DistrictSDMonday, March 1, 2027 Gina Giovannini
11958250319Elk Lake School DistrictSDMonday, November 30, 2026 Gina Giovannini
11958450319Montrose Area School DistrictSDMonday, January 11, 2027 Gina Giovannini
11935740219Scranton City School DistrictSDMonday, April 12, 2027 Gina Giovannini
11964830319Wallenpaupack Area School DistrictSDMonday, November 2, 2026 Gina Giovannini
11935502819Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CSCSMonday, November 16, 2026 Gina Giovannini
12048330220Easton Area School DistrictSDMonday, April 12, 2027 Jill Condo
12048560320Pen Argyl Area School DistrictSDMonday, December 14, 2026 Jill Condo
12045540320Pocono Mountain School DistrictSDMonday, March 15, 2027 Jill Condo
12113500321Jim Thorpe Area School DistrictSDMonday, November 9, 2026 Byron Wiley
12139401721Circle of Seasons Charter SchoolCSMonday, February 2, 2027 Byron Wiley
12139333021Roberto Clemente Charter SchoolCSMonday, March 1, 2027 Byron Wiley
12209135222Bristol Township School DistrictSDMonday, November 16, 2026 Jill Condo
12209750222Neshaminy School DistrictSDMonday, February 8, 2027 Jill Condo
12209346022Bucks County Montessori Charter SchoolCSMonday, January 11, 2027 Jill Condo
12346360323Hatboro-Horsham School DistrictSDMonday, February 22, 2027 Carey Zeigler
12346380323Jenkintown School DistrictSDMonday, March 1, 2027 Carey Zeigler
12346450223Lower Merion School DistrictSDMonday, November 16, 2026 Carey Zeigler
12346560223Norristown Area School DistrictSDMonday, May 3, 2027 Carey Zeigler
12346337023Souderton Charter School CollaborativeCSMonday, January 11, 2027 Stacey Mears
12415200324Downingtown Area School DistrictSDMonday, January 25, 2027 Byron Wiley
12415650324Octorara Area School DistrictSDMonday, April 12, 2027 Byron Wiley
12415335024Renaissance Academy Charter SchoolCSMonday, December 14, 2026 Stacey Mears
12523123225Chester-Upland School DistrictSDMonday, April, 5, 2027 Carey Zeigler
12523760325Radnor Township School DistrictSDMonday, January 11, 2027 Carey Zeigler
12523945225Upper Darby School DistrictSDMonday, February 8, 2027 Carey Zeigler
12523965225William Penn School DistrictSDMonday, March 15, 2027 Carey Zeigler
12523682725Chester Charter Scholars Academy (aka CCSA)CSMonday, November 2, 2026 Robin Wolfington-Halaycio / Shana Bailor
126515001B26Philadelphia Learning Network 3NetworkMonday, January 18, 2027 Karen Newsome
126515001D26Philadelphia Learning Network 7NetworkMonday, January 11, 2027 John Murphy
126515001H26Philadelphia Learning Network 14NetworkMonday, January 25, 2027 Dawn Keifer
18551552326Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter SchoolCSMonday, March 8, 2027 Robin Wolfington-Halaycio
12651344026Esperanza Academy Charter SchoolCSMonday, April 5, 2027 Shana Bailor
12651156326Esperanza Cyber CSCSMonday, April 19, 2027 Shana Bailor
12651345026Franklin Towne CHSCSMonday, February 8, 2027 Stacey Mears
12651338026Global Leadership Academy Charter SchoolCSMonday, November 2, 2026 Stacey Mears
18251456826Keystone Academy Charter SchoolCSMonday, May 17, 2027 Stacey Mears
12651405926KIPP North Philadelphia Charter School
CSMonday, April 5, 2027 Stacey Mears
12651348026Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter SchoolCSMonday, January 25, 2027 Robin Wolfington-Halaycio
12651964426Mastery Charter School – Cleveland ElementaryCSMonday, February 1, 2027 Shana Bailor
15151472126Mastery Charter School – Pickett CampusCSMonday, February 15, 2027 Shana Bailor
12651002226Mastery Charter School – Shoemaker CampusCSMonday, March 15, 2027 Shana Bailor
12651002326Mastery Charter School – Thomas CampusCSMonday, March 1, 2027 Shana Bailor
12651342026New Foundations Charter SchoolCSMonday, February 8, 2027 Robin Wolfington-Halaycio
12651000426People for People Charter SchoolCSMonday, December 7, 2026 Shana Bailor
12651340026Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter SchoolCSMonday, April 12, 2027 Robin Wolfington-Halaycio
10851510726Southwest Leadership Academy Charter SchoolCSMonday, November 16, 2026 Dawn Keifer/ Shana Bailor
12651569126The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR EdmundsCSMonday, January 11, 2027 Robin Wolfington-Halaycio
12651744226Universal Creighton Charter SchoolCSMonday, March 1, 2027 Stacey Mears
12704070327Ambridge Area School DistrictSDMonday, December 7, 2026 Kerry Fitch
12704150327Big Beaver Falls Area School DistrictSDMonday, April 5, 2027 Dawn Smith
12704651727Baden Academy Charter SchoolCSMonday, November 16, 2026 Kerry Fitch
12704343027Pennsylvania Cyber Charter SchoolCSMonday, December 7, 2026 Dawn Smith
12803305328Freeport Area School DistrictSDMonday, December 14, 2026 William Ferko
12803450328Leechburg Area School DistrictSDMonday, January 11, 2027 William Ferko
12832110328River Valley School DistrictSDMonday, March 22, 2027 William Ferko
12954450329Mahanoy Area School DistrictSDMonday, April 5, 2027Haley Strong
12954500329North Schuylkill School DistrictSDMonday, April 19, 20 27 Haley Strong
12954760329Tamaqua Area School DistrictSDMonday, March 15, 2027 Haley Strong

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