Professional Development Instructors Renewal Requirements

PQAS Application will be processed in the order they are received. PQAS renewal applications will be processed within 60 days of a completed application. Once processed, you will receive an email with your next steps.  

Review the steps and requirements below before beginning the PQAS Application.

If you have any questions, please email us at PQAS@pakeys.org.

Education Documentation: This is only needed if this was not previously uploaded.

• Bachelor’s degree transcripts from an accredited institution in a related field. Transcripts must include the institution’s name, student’s name, degree conferral date, major field of study, all courses completed, credits earned, and grades received. 

Professional Standard Area (PSA) Support Form: This is only needed for instructors who wish to add additional PSAs to their approval, as well as instructors who do not currently have a PSA support form on file.

• Complete the Professional Standard Area (PSA) Support Form and select only areas supported by your education, training, and experience. If your supporting documentation has already been uploaded and is available in the system, you do not need to upload it again. Only upload documentation that is not already on file. Supporting documentation is required for each selected area and may include:
  • College transcripts
  • Learning Record
  • Certificates of completion
  • Employment history
  • Other relevant evidence demonstrating your qualifications

Upload Location: Instructor Documentation section > Professional Standards Area(s) Support dropdown.
When uploading, click the +File button to upload, then choose the appropriate File Type from the dropdown menu.

Professional Development Taught: This is verified within the Event Entry section of the PD Registry by the PQAS Team at the review of your application. If not listed in the PD Registry, please list within a word document. Include: date, title, hours.

• Instructors must hold a minimum of five (5) Professional Development events within the PD Registry over the 5- year period to qualify for renewal.

Upload Location: Instructor Documentation section > Professional Standards Area(s) Support dropdown.
When uploading, click the +File button to upload, then choose the appropriate File Type from the dropdown menu.

Courses:

The courses listed below are verified by the PQAS Team in the Event Entry section of the PD Registry during the review of your application. If you have previously completed any of these courses, you do not need to retake them.

• Overview of Keystone STARS: Pennsylvania’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
• Engaging Adult Learners
• The Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
• Submitting PQAS Courses in the PD Registry

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A non-refundable fee of $50 is required to renew your Professional Development Instructor (PDI) approval.

To submit payment:  

1. Register for PQAS Renewal Application Fee for Professional Development Instructor Review
2. Pay the application fee through the event registration. 
3. Payment will be verified by the PQAS Team during the application review process. 

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1. Log into your PD Registry account
2. Select Manage/Renew Applications
3. Select Apply/Renew
4. Check Renew my PQAS Approval box.
5. Select Next.

6. Select Review next to each section to make updates as instructed, then select Save/Confirmfor each section. If you are unable to complete all steps at once, you can return and finish later.

• • Personal Information: Update as needed
  • Employment:Update as needed
  • Training:Ensure you have completed the four required courses
  • Professional Membership/Contributions:Optional but not required
  • Instructor Information
  • Professional Standard Areas:Select only the Professional Standard Areas you wish to add.

1. Select Review Application once all the above sections are reviewed/confirmed. 
2. Review Application

1. 1. Review all information and ensure all required items have been uploaded for review. 
   2. Select the Terms & Agreement link. You must open the link before you can proceed with submitting your application. 
   3. Select Review/Agree to the PD Registry Policies & Instructor Agreement. 
   4. Select Agree to Terms. 
   5. Select Submit. 

PQAS Application will be processed in the order they are received. PQAS renewal applications will be processed within 60 days of a completed application. Once processed, you will receive an email with your next steps.   

If you have any questions, please email us at PQAS@pakeys.org.

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