Check out these new resources from the CDA Council: New CDA Exam Study Guides, End of School Year Playlist: Guiding CTE Students in Earning the CDA Credential in High School, and CDA Initial Credentialing Process OverviewRead More

Here is the link to the recording of the CDA PDSs in PA meeting held on 03/19/26. Also sign up to get access to various resources for PDSs.Read More

At the Council for Professional Recognition, we released updates to the education documentation required for CDA® training.Read More

Listen to a Conversation on Recent CDA Credentialing Changes from the Leadership at the CDA Council.Read More

Welcome to the PA Program Quality Assessor (PQA) Team Spotlight feature. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team better!Read More

If you've considered providing your expertise to childcare professionals throughout Pennsylvania, consider becoming a PQAS Instructor!Read More

What is PQAS?  The Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) is a statewide approval system implemented by The Pennsylvania Key and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to ensure quality professional development for early childhood and school‑age professionals across Pennsylvania.  PQAS maintains a registry of approved Professional Development Instructors and Professional Learning Organizations (PLOs), helping...Read More

How often do you require children to ‘get a book and read’? Do you notice that children avoid the book area in your room? Do the children choose books during free play? Do they have favorite books? What can you do to make reading engaging for childrenRead More