Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >
Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >The Pennsylvania Key and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) have implemented a system for approving individuals and organizations who provide professional development to early childhood and school-age professionals in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) maintains a registry of approved Professional Development Instructors to help ensure that professional development activities meet quality standards.
Beginning July 1, 2024, there will be adjustments to application fees in order maintain those standards. This change is necessary to ensure the continued effectiveness and prompt processing of PQAS application. See the tables below for the new prices.
Learn more about individual PQAS at pakeys.org/pqas.
| Individual Application Types | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Faculty Instructors* | $0 |
| Professional Development Instructor | $100 |
|
Standardized Professional Development Instructor
|
$0 |
| Professional Development eLearning Instructor | $100 |
| Renewal: Professional Development Instructor | $50 |
| Renewal: Professional Development eLearning Instructor | $50 |
Learn more about Organizational PQAS at pakeys.org/pqas.
| Organization Application Types | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Organizational PQAS | $100 |
| Organizational PQAS-Act 48 | $100 |
| Organizational PQAS-Higher Ed. | $0 |
| National eLearning Organizational PQAS | $750 |
| Renewal: Organizational PQAS | $50 |
| Renewal: Organizational PQAS-Act 48 | $50 |
| Renewal: Organizational PQAS-Higher Ed. | $0 |
| Renewal: National eLearning Organizational PQAS | $500 |
pqas@pakeys.org
800-284-6031