Barbara Bredell-Searle “Silence isn’t empty. It’s full of answers.”  -Unknown After you have gotten the last child down on their nap furnishing; hopefully the room is quiet or have sounds of relaxing music playing in the background. As the children lay there or drift off into a wonderful rest time, you may have that relief...Read More

Aimee Currier Keystone STARS quality indicator EC 3.4.5 requires STAR 3 and STAR 4 early childhood and school-age programs to partner with their Quality Coach and a Program Quality Assessor to develop and implement a plan to complete internal assessments in their classrooms. Since the internal assessment process came about, there have been a few...Read More

By Rochelle Deane I never imagined that I would decide to transition to a new job, after doing a job I loved for 9 years. I also couldn’t imagine deciding to switch during the COVID-19 pandemic, which undoubtedly has brought unprecedented challenges for everyone. My name is Rochelle Deane, and I am the newest member...Read More

In partnership with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), the Pennsylvania Key has released the September 2023 edition of the Buzz on Professional Development (PD) in Pennsylvania.Read More

Stefanie Camoni As teachers, our role in the classroom is to provide quality care to contribute to the development of the children. We plan and adjust our lessons, environment, and interactions to meet their needs. We take part in ongoing professional development to not only make ourselves better but to make the classroom better for...Read More