The Pennsylvania PD Registry

Advancing ECE professionals and programs through statewide workforce development.

Pennsylvania’s Professional Development (PD) Registry is the central hub for early childhood education (ECE) professionals looking to advance their careers, strengthen their qualifications, and access statewide professional development opportunities. Designed as Pennsylvania’s official workforce registry, the PD Registry brings together the tools, resources, and data that educators and programs need to grow, excel, and achieve recognition in the ECE field. The PD Registry is administered by the Pennsylvania Key.

What You Can Do in the PD Registry Build Your Career Path: Access Pennsylvania’s ECE Career Pathway to understand your role, required competencies, and next steps. Advance with Recognized Credentials: Strengthen your qualifications with widely respected ECE credentials. Engage in Quality Professional Development: Discover professional development opportunities that fit your schedule and goals. Achieve Quality Through Keystone STARS: For ECE programs, the PD Registry supports your work within Keystone STARS, Pennsylvania’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Become a PQAS Instructor: Join Pennsylvania’s approved network of quality trainers and professional learning organizations. Access Tuition Support: The PD Registry connects educators to financial assistance that supports continued education. Plan Your Professional Growth: Clarify your goals and map out your next steps in the field. Manage Staff and Programs: Administrative users can efficiently manage organizational information. Why Pennsylvania’s ECE Workforce Uses the PD Registry The PD Registry offers:

A centralized and trusted system for tracking professional achievements Access to statewide training and quality improvement resources Tools that simplify credentialing, career advancement, and program management Alignment with national ECE standards and organizations Support for both individual educators and early childhood programs Whether you are beginning your journey in early childhood education, working toward advanced credentials, training others, or leading a program, the PD Registry provides the structure, support, and tools you need to grow professionally and contribute to quality care and education for Pennsylvania’s families and children.