PDE-5501
The PDE-5501 is the official rating card developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in accordance with 24 PS § 11-1123, which is used to rate professional employes for dismissal on the grounds of incompetency or unsatisfactory teaching performance as provided in 24 PS § 11-1122(a) and to rate the services of a temporary professional employe. The PDE-5501 gives due consideration to personality, preparation, technique and pupil reaction. The standards for the use of the PDE-5501 are incorporated into the official rating card and additional standards are published in 22 PA Code § 351.22. See BEC 24 PS Section 11-1123 and its attachment, Employe Rating Form, 24 PS Section 11-1123. The PDE-5501 constitutes § 351.21 of 22 PA Code.
School Code 24 PS § 11-1123
Regulations of the State Board of Education 22 PA Code §§ 351.1 and 351.22
Basic Education Circular BEC 24 PS Section 11-1123 and its attachment, Employe Rating Form, 24 PS Section 11-1123.