The PD Registry

06/03/2026

Have an international degree? We’re here to help!
If you earned your degree outside the United States and work in early childhood education in Pennsylvania, you could now have your education evaluated for free!
Through the International Education Evaluation program, supported by OCDEL and the Pennsylvania Key, you’ll receive:
✨ A no-cost evaluation of your international transcripts by Educational Credential Evaluators
✨ Personal support to guide you through the process
✨ Your evaluated documents are linked directly to your PA PD Registry account
Your education matters—no matter where it began. 💙
Learn more at www.pakeys.org/international-education-evaluation


¿Tiene un título internacional? Estamos aquí para ayudarle.
Si obtuvo su título fuera de los Estados Unidos y trabaja en educación para la primera infancia en Pensilvania, ¡ahora puede hacer que su educación se evalúe de forma gratuita!
A través del programa de Evaluación de la educación internacional, respaldado por la OCDEL y Pennsylvania Key, recibirá lo siguiente:
✨ Una evaluación gratuita de sus transcripciones internacionales por parte de evaluadores de credenciales educativas
✨ Apoyo personal para guiarle a través del proceso
✨ Sus documentos evaluados se vinculan directamente a su cuenta del Registro de PD de Pensilvania
Su educación es importante, sin importar dónde comenzó. 💙
Obtenga más información en www.pakeys.org/international-education-evaluation

06/02/2026

Do you have a passion for early childhood education? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s Parents’ Association (LIPA) needs you. LIPA is seeking a dedicated, licensed childcare provider to serve 47 children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, who will be enrolled full-time in a newly remodeled childcare facility in downtown Harrisburg, PA. Learn more at https://ow.ly/O79m50Z5BLZ

06/02/2026

📣 Now Accepting Applications: Join a SAC Subcommittee!
The Pennsylvania State Advisory Council (SAC) is looking for family and professional leaders to serve on one of its five supporting subcommittees—and we’d love to hear from you!
Serving on a SAC subcommittee is your chance to:
✅ Help shape conversations impacting early childhood education
✅ Provide valuable feedback and recommendations
✅ Support initiatives that benefit children, families, and communities across PA
The SAC advises the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) on strengthening and expanding early learning services statewide—your voice can make a difference.
👥 We encourage applications from:
Family members, early childhood professionals, advocates, community partners, and system leaders
📝 Apply today:
https://ow.ly/fwQ450Z1MfW
🔎 Learn more about SAC:
https://ow.ly/3uwQ50Z1MfX

05/29/2026

Mindfulness helps adults & kids stay calm, manage big emotions, & navigate life. Check out these resources:

Help Us Stay Calm: https://ow.ly/NVil50YALk8
Mindfulness Practices for Families: https://ow.ly/m0Gc50YALk5
How to Practice Mindfulness with Children: https://ow.ly/SJiN50YALk6

05/27/2026

Want to explain infant & early childhood mental health? 🧠💬
This infographic from helps professionals talk about social & emotional development.
👉 https://ow.ly/Z0xI50YALj0

More supports:
👶 For pros: https://ow.ly/ygqB50YALja
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For families: https://ow.ly/ku4B50YALjc

05/26/2026

Talking to your child about mental health can feel tough, but it’s a great way to reduce stigma. 💬💚

Not sure where to start? Check out these tips:
👉 https://ow.ly/HoTj50YALhy

More support:
👶 IECMH for pros: https://ow.ly/n8JM50YALhz
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family resources: https://ow.ly/KwIR50YALhA

05/25/2026

Infant mental health = strong social, emotional & cognitive development in babies ages 0–3—built through nurturing, stable relationships.
🧠 why it matters: https://ow.ly/YGS950Rn7Jj
📘 Support 4 professionals: https://ow.ly/mYCB50Rn7Jh
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family resources: https://ow.ly/JZJ750Rn7Jq

05/23/2026

Teachers, shift your students from distraction to action by adding Active for Life's active “brain breaks” during the school day. After a brief brain break, you’ll find kids return energized, focused, and ready to learn.

These brain break ideas are an easy way to add activity bursts into your kids' days, whether they're in the classroom or being homeschooled.

05/21/2026

When we think about kids’ health, we often focus on the physical—but mental health matters just as much.
🖨️ Download the essentials: https://ow.ly/jGyz50YAKSL
👶 Support for early educators: https://ow.ly/nay650YAKSO
👨‍👩‍👧 For families: https://ow.ly/tJOA50YAKSN

05/21/2026

Timer trick: set it & protect it! ⏰☀️
Set a timer every 2 hours to reapply sunscreen + take a water/shade break. Make it a fun game!