Professional Development

Pennsylvania Keys to Professional Development is a comprehensive, statewide system for practitioners serving children and families in early childhood and school age programs including:

  • Child Care
  • Early Head Start and Head Start
  • Early Intervention
  • Public School
  • Private Academic School

It is a seamless system designed to enhance and promote quality programming that improves outcomes for all children in Pennsylvania. The components of the PA Keys to Professional Development system include:

  • Professional DevelopmentCore Body of Knowledge
  • Professional Development Record
  • Career Lattice
  • Early Learning Standards
  • Credential Programs
  • PA Quality Assurance System
  • Voucher Program
  • Keystone Stars

For additional information please contact: Patricia Cohick
To view the online professional development calendar go to www.pakeys.org