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Act 1 of 2022 Frequently Asked Questions

Part 2 |Friday, February 6 |  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for part two of our informative walkthrough of the Act 1 of 2022 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource. This session will highlight answers to common questions received from educators and practitioners as they continue to implement Act 1 in their schools. Participants will gain practical insights to support consistent and effective application of Act 1 of 2022 policy in everyday school practice. This webinar is a continuation of Part 1 of the Act 1 of 2022 FAQ webinar held on January 15, 2026.

Recorded Webinars

Act 1 of 2022 Frequently Asked Questions – Part 1

[Recorded January 2026] Join us for an informative walkthrough of the first half of the Act 1 of 2022 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource. This session will highlight answers to common questions received from educators and practitioners as they continue to implement Act 1 in their schools. Participants will gain practical insights to support consistent and effective application of Act 1 of 2022 policy in everyday school practice. This webinar is part one of a two-part webinar detailing the Act 1 of 2022 Frequently Asked Questions resource. 

Introducing the Act 1 Graduation Plan Toolkit: A Framework for Timely Graduation

[Recorded January 2026] Navigating graduation requirements for students experiencing school instability can be complex, but Pennsylvania’s Act 1 and a well-designed graduation plan can pave the way to academic success. In this session, participants will be introduced to the practical Act 1 Graduation Plan Toolkit, developed to streamline credit assessment, support decision-making, and empower students with experience in foster care, homelessness, and juvenile justice. The session will include a walkthrough of the new toolkit, including the Graduation Plan template’s features and functions.

Understanding and Implementing Act 1 of 2022: A Guide for School Staff

[Recorded June 2025] Join Center for Schools and Communities staff, Benjamin Simmons, Matthew Butensky, and Meghan Dale, for an informative session on the fundamentals of Act 1 of 2022. The training will provide an overview of the legislation, its key provisions, and practical strategies for effective implementation in educational settings.

Download Understanding and Implementing Act 1 of 2022 handout.

Request a virtual training for your school.

Resources

Flyers and Information Rack Cards

Foster Care for Educators

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Act 1 Foster Care Flyer for digital use (PDF)

Act 1 Foster Care Flyer for printing (PDF)

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Act 1 Foster Care Information Rack Card for print (PDF)

Foster Care for Caregivers

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Act 1 Foster Care Flyer for Caregivers for digital use (PDF)

Act 1 Foster Care Flyer for Caregivers for printing (PDF)

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Act 1 Foster Care Information Rack Card for Caregivers for print (PDF)

Homeless (ECYEH)

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Act 1 Homeless Flyer for digital use (PDF)

Act 1 Homeless Flyer for printing (PDF)

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Act 1 Homeless Information Rack Card for printing (PDF)

General Resources

Act 1 of 2022 Basic Education Circular is the interpretation of P.S.13-1331.1 Legislation – Assisting Students Experiencing Education Instability by the Pennsylvania Department of Education​ (webpage)

Dear Colleague Letter, Act 1 of 2022: Supporting Graduation for Students Experiencing Education Instability, from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (webpage)

Act 1 Overview Training, an Act 1 of 2022 video training from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (YouTube)

Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA)​, adaptive alternate assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations, from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. For further information on reporting and accountability, see the Statewide Assessment Performance and Participation for Students with Disabilities from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (webpage)

Graduation Resources

Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Standards Aligned System​, a researched-based resource to improve student achievement, from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (webpage)

Pennsylvania High School Graduation Requirements ​, a toolkit offering guidance on Pennsylvania’s Pathways to Graduation from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (webpage)

Act 158 Graduation Requirements guidance on each of the pathways to graduation, diploma options, and the implementation of statewide graduation requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDF)

Application for Keystone Diploma a resource from the Pennsylvania Department of Education that can be used in specific circumstances for students who meet the criteria. For support, or questions, please reach out to RA-EDDop@pa.gov (web-based form)