Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 53.33 - Program of instruction(a) The program of instruction shall include those motor, creative, manipulative, imaginative, rhythmic, language and science activities and experiences which tend to promote effectively the physical, mental, social, emotional and aesthetic development of children of preschool age. Objectives and daily plans shall be kept on file and shall be available upon request.(b) Learning experiences, both informal and planned, shall include:(1) Free play-outdoors, weather permitting.(2) Gross motor skill development.(3) Fine motor skill development.(4) Perceptual activities.(5) Language arts activities.(6) Mathematical activities.(8) Expressive arts including music, art and dramatic play.(9) Social science and intercultural activities.(c) A kindergarten program shall be planned for a minimum of 2 1/2 hours of instruction per day for 180 school days. The hours of daily instruction shall be identified.(d) A nursery program shall be planned for a minimum of 2 hours of instruction per day. The number of days a nursery school remains open shall be established by the school.(e) A nursery or kindergarten school may provide 2 half-day planned programs of instruction. Students shall attend only one session.(f) A nursery or kindergarten school may offer a full day planned academic program in which the starting and dismissal times are identified. The teachers and students are required to be in attendance for the full day program.The provisions of this § 53.33 adopted June 11, 1968, effective 6/26/1969; amended October 22, 1976, effective 10/23/1976, 6 Pa.B. 2665; amended August 26, 1988, effective 8/27/1988, 18 Pa.B. 3805.The provisions of this § 53.33 amended under the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§ 6701-6721).
This section cited in 22 Pa. Code § 59.21 (relating to program of instruction).