Professional Development
NEWS FLASH!
Professional Development Instructors and Organizations:
Learn more
about managing your events using the new PA Keys to Professional Development web
based system.
Log into the Intranet Zone, click on PQAS and take
the Introduction to the Professional Development Calendar online training.
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:
- Core Body of Knowledge
- Professional Development Record
- Career Lattice
- Early Learning Standards
- Credential Programs
- PA Quality Assurance System
- Voucher Program
- Keystone Stars
Click HERE to learn more about PA Keys to Professional Development.