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• June 30
  The portfolio must be submitted by the end of the school year. See law. The Pennsylvania Department of Education's definition of a school year is July 1 to June 30, so the portfolio and related materials need to be submitted to your superintendent prior to June 30.
• August 1
  Submit purposes, affidavit, and required immunization and health records to your superintendent at the school district's office by August 1. See law.
• October (first week)
  Instruction in fire safety and prevention is required every year in Pennsylvania. Because local fire companies often sponsor activities for children during fire prevention week, October is a great time to instruct your children in fire safety. Contact your local fire company before the first week of October to find out what is available. For other fun activities you can use to instruct your child in fire prevention and safety visit Sparky's website.
• January - March
  Don't wait until the last minute to order your child's achievement test. It takes time to receive the tests, it takes time to take the tests, and it takes time to receive the test results. The results need to be in your portfolio in time for your evaluation in third, fifth, and eighth grades. Allow 5-7 weeks for your test to arrive, a week to take the test (pre-arrange this with the test proctor), and 4-8 weeks to receive results (about 3 ½ - 4 months). Sometime between January and March is a good time to make arrangements for your tests depending on when you wish to receive your test results.
• February
  February is a good time to set up your evaluation appointment with your chosen evaluator. If you have not found an evaluator, you may use our questionnaire to find a qualified evaluator.