March 12, 2025 PD Registry to Debut New Home Page This Spring The PD Registry will unveil a redesigned homepage in May that is aimed at streamlining the profile-building process for early childhood educators. Learn More Those who currently have a profile with the PD Registry will transition into the new version of the website and all previous information will be saved. This includes users’ current emails and passwords. The registry system will remain the same, and the new website will only involve changes to its design. Its aim is to have a sleeker design and straightforward steps in terms of its usage. It is intended to make the profile-building process for the ECE field more user friendly. The updated site that will debut in May will only apply to the Individual Profile. Other aspects of the system – for example, the Organization or Trainer profiles – will undergo updates in the future. Users will be able to update their personal information at any time by clicking the Edit Personal Information button at the top of the PD Registry homepage. Any questions about the redesign should be sent to registry@pakeys.org. For more information on the homepage redesign, read the announcement on the Pennsylvania Key website.
January 9, 2025 Help Kids Eat Healthier Snacks and Move More The Pennsylvania Out-of-School Time (OST) and Healthy-Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) Pilot Project will host a webinar in February. Learn More The HEPA pilot project exists to support out-of-school programs to improve policies and practices to help children eat healthier snacks and to move more. In the webinar, attendees will learn about the HEPA Project, including web-based asynchronous professional development events, resources and strategies through the Out-of-School Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative (OSNAP), and technical assistance through the Pennsylvania Key and state Department of Health. Those who currently run an Out of School time program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade should attend. This includes administrators and program staff, DHS certified child care, 21 CCLC grantees, libraries, recreation programs, Boys and Girls clubs, and tutoring support. The pilot project is free and will award up to $750 in innovation awards. The webinar will run from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, February 6. Registration is now open.
October 3, 2024 New Civil Rights Compliance Form Required for Submitting Licensing Applications and Renewals Certified child care providers must use a new Civil Rights Compliance form when submitting a new licensing application, according to Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). Learn More Prospective child care providers seeking a new license will utilize the Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) form (HS 2126 9/24). The prior form (HS 2126 8/22) is now obsolete and will be returned to providers if submitted on Oct. 1 or later. The new CRC form must be included in packets submitted as part of any new license request. For licensing renewals, a licensee must also now submit the new CRC Renewal form. The prior attestation form (HS 2125 8/22) is obsolete as of Oct. 1. The new CRC form must be submitted as part of a renewal application. The renewal notice will still be sent out 130 days prior to expiration. Visit the Pennsylvania Key’s website for more details or to access the form.
September 9, 2024 Introduction to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool The Pennsylvania Key will hold an upcoming virtual course that will introduce participants to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool (YBRST). Learn More The tool was specifically developed for program teams to use when they are faced with challenging behaviors within their K-6 School-Age Child Care (SACC) program. The purpose of the tool is to help programs get started on looking at the behavior at hand, the youth’s needs, their current practices, sorting through their feelings, their family connection, and begin adjusting the program to support SACC students. Through reflection and assessment activities, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. Participants will earn 1.5 credit hours. The virtual sessions will take place on the following days; register by clicking on the date: Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Feb. 18, 1 p.m. p- 2:30 p.m. May 19, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Introduction to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool The Pennsylvania Key will hold an upcoming virtual course that will introduce participants to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool (YBRST). Learn More The tool was specifically developed for program teams to use when they are faced with challenging behaviors within their K-6 School-Age Child Care (SACC) program. The purpose of the tool is to help programs get started on looking at the behavior at hand, the youth’s needs, their current practices, sorting through their feelings, their family connection, and begin adjusting the program to support SACC students. Through reflection and assessment activities, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. Participants will earn 1.5 credit hours. The virtual sessions will take place on the following days; register by clicking on the date: Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Feb. 18, 1 p.m. p- 2:30 p.m. May 19, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Introduction to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool The Pennsylvania Key will hold an upcoming virtual course that will introduce participants to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool (YBRST). Learn More The tool was specifically developed for program teams to use when they are faced with challenging behaviors within their K-6 School-Age Child Care (SACC) program. The purpose of the tool is to help programs get started on looking at the behavior at hand, the youth’s needs, their current practices, sorting through their feelings, their family connection, and begin adjusting the program to support SACC students. Through reflection and assessment activities, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. Participants will earn 1.5 credit hours. The virtual sessions will take place on the following days; register by clicking on the date: Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Feb. 18, 1 p.m. p- 2:30 p.m. May 19, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Introduction to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool The Pennsylvania Key will hold an upcoming virtual course that will introduce participants to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool (YBRST). Learn More The tool was specifically developed for program teams to use when they are faced with challenging behaviors within their K-6 School-Age Child Care (SACC) program. The purpose of the tool is to help programs get started on looking at the behavior at hand, the youth’s needs, their current practices, sorting through their feelings, their family connection, and begin adjusting the program to support SACC students. Through reflection and assessment activities, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. Participants will earn 1.5 credit hours. The virtual sessions will take place on the following days; register by clicking on the date: Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Feb. 18, 1 p.m. p- 2:30 p.m. May 19, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
SAC Youth with Big Emotions The Pennsylvania Key will host a course over the next eight months on how to manage youths’ big emotions. Learn More When youth have big emotions, they might display them through various behaviors. This course will help providers identify these emotions and provide techniques to manage them. It will provide an overview of brain development – including trauma – as well as provide strategies for coping, such as co-regulation. Through reflection and assessment activities, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. Participants can obtain 1.5 credit hours for taking the course. There are four virtual sessions. Click on the following dates to register: Sept. 17, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. May 22, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
SAC Youth with Big Emotions The Pennsylvania Key will host a course over the next eight months on how to manage youths’ big emotions. Learn More When youth have big emotions, they might display them through various behaviors. This course will help providers identify these emotions and provide techniques to manage them. It will provide an overview of brain development – including trauma – as well as provide strategies for coping, such as co-regulation. Through reflection and assessment activities, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. Participants can obtain 1.5 credit hours for taking the course. There are four virtual sessions. Click on the following dates to register: Sept. 17, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. May 22, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
SAC Youth with Big Emotions The Pennsylvania Key will host a course over the next eight months on how to manage youths’ big emotions. Learn More When youth have big emotions, they might display them through various behaviors. This course will help providers identify these emotions and provide techniques to manage them. It will provide an overview of brain development – including trauma – as well as provide strategies for coping, such as co-regulation. Through reflection and assessment activities, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. Participants can obtain 1.5 credit hours for taking the course. There are four virtual sessions. Click on the following dates to register: Sept. 17, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. May 22, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
