Happy Holidays from the PQA team!Read More

Welcome to the “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!Read More

Check out the new changes to the Portfolio and enhancement to the decision process. The Council continues to build on the tradition of improvement and innovation for which the CDA credential has always stood. This enhancement will provide more pathways for educators to show competence in the classroom and gain respect for the crucial work...Read More

As of December 1, 2025, Foreign Degree evaluations for individuals applying for placement on the Career Pathway will occur seamlessly through services provided by the Educational Credential Evaluators. More information can be found on the Pennsylvania Key webpage: International Education Evaluation.Read More

Are you thinking about obtaining the Pennsylvania Director Credential?  This flyer outlines the requirements for the Initial Director Credential application.Read More

The Birth to Five CDA Summary Report is now available on the PD Registry under your View Reports section.Read More

Early childhood teachers have a very important job in helping young children grow and learn. But sometimes, their own fitness can be overlooked.Read More