Act 34

Apply online at: https://epatch.state.pa.us.

1. Click “Submit New Record Check,” choose “Individual Request,” and under reason for, click on “Other.”
2. Input your personal information and click “proceed.”
3. Confirm your information, and click “enter this request.”
4. Click “view queued record check,” and then “submit.”
5. Proceed to payment options. A $22.00 fee will be charged to your credit card.
6. When your record has been processed, click the “R-Control” link and click “Certification Form.”
   1. Save your official results as a PDF.

Act 114

Fingerprinting must be completed through IdentoGO, not State Police or Department of Human Services. 

Please follow the steps in this order:

1. Register with IdentoGO electronic fingerprinting service. You will need to enter the service code to get started.
   • For Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, the Service Code is 1KG6S7.
2. Click the “Schedule or Manage Appointment” link to start the registration process. Complete the required (*) fields and click the blue “Next” button to continue.  You will need to complete all required information to create your bio and to answer all citizenship and other personal demographic questions.
3. Choose the required identification material(s) you will bring to your fingerprinting appointment.  Then select a date and time to schedule your appointment.
4. Please print the confirmation page and report to an approved IdentoGO fingerprint location for your scheduled appointment.  To find an approved location, please click here to enter your Zip code to find a list of local Fingerprint Enrollment Centers and Hours.
5. Upon completion, keep the IndentoGO receipt that contains the UEID number, this can be submitted in your application packet to pull the formal clearance copy. You will also receive an email notification when the background check is complete, please keep this for your records.

 IdentoGo Customer Support: (844) 321-2124

Act 126

• Visit www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu.
• Register for training.
• Upon completing the course, download your certificate as a PDF and save for your records.

If you have already completed this training, you do not need to re-take it.

Act 151

• Apply online at: www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home.
• Choose “Create an Individual Account” (if you don’t already have one). Create a Keystone ID and fill out the additional information.  Once you have logged in with your Keystone ID and set a password, click on “Create Clearance Application.” 
• When prompted, choose “School Employee Governed by Public School Code” under Application Purpose. 
• After answering all questions, be sure to check “yes” to have a paper version of the certificate sent to you (you will be able to print an electronic version later if needed). Processing takes approximately 14 days.
• Pay the monetary fee by debit or credit card. 
• Once you receive a copy of your results, keep the official report for your records.

TB Testing

• TB testing may be administered by your private health care provider/family physician.
• Results may be submitted on a script pad or doctor’s letterhead with your name, the negative result, date, and the original signature of your physician (no name stamps may be used).
• Keep the testing results for your records.

Scan and upload the results of your clearances to the document upload - Link to document upload. STARS Campus Solutions is the online application program used by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit and a link is provided for your application.

In addition to uploading your clearances and TB testing, you will also need to provide the following information:

• Writing Sample - this can be any writing sample written for the post-secondary or graduate level; if you aren't sure what to use, there are prompts in the PA Standards Teaching Application
• Resume - please make sure it is up-to-date
• Official Transcripts - please upload to the document center - Link to document upload

• All clearances must be obtained in Pennsylvania. Out-of-state clearances will be rejected.
• If you have any arrest or conviction on a clearance, you must disclose it to the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit. Failure to do so may prevent you from completing your Clinical Experience.
• Save hard copies of your clearances and keep them confidential!  DO NOT send them via email.
• Current students receiving their bill directly from the CSIU can choose to pay their tuition online here.