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DVAEYC provides professional development opportunities to early childhood practitioners through workshops, conferences, and learning institutes of the highest quality. We can help you your meet your goals, whether it be NAEYC/NAFCC accreditation, increasing your STARS rating, or improving an area of curriculum.

All DVAEYC professional development staff have extensive background in their chosen topic areas and are Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) certified. We serve as the coordinator for the Southeast Regional Key’s need-based workshops in Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Bucks counties.

For information about dates and locations, visit www.pakeys.org
or call DVAEYC at 215-893-0130.

Build a custom package

DVAEYC can create a custom package for your facility. We offer professional development workshops followed by small group technical assistance or we can conduct a needs assessment and build a program with you. For more information, please call Tyrone Scott at 215 893 0130 or email pd@dvaeyc.org.

Most popular PDOs

The Basics of Playground Safety (6 hours)

The OUNCE Scale: Infant and Toddler Assessment (6 hours)

Connecting the Early Learning Standards to Curriculum (2 hours)

Introduction to the Early Learning Standards (2 hours)

The Basics of Observing Children (all STARS required workshops in this series are 2 hours)

Business Ethics as Applied to the Classroom (2 hours)

Dealing with Difficult Employees (3 hours)

Introduction to the Creative Curriculum (2 hours)

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Directors

I need a training due to DPW mandate. Can you help?
- Yes. Call Tyrone Scott at 215 893 0130 or email pd@dvaeyc.org
Can you design a PDO specific to my needs
- Yes. Call Tyrone Scott at 215 893 0130 or email pd@dvaeyc.org
How can my site host a PDO open to others and subsidized by the SERK?
- If you are in Montgomery and Delaware counties, contact Tyrone Scott to check on availability
Are you having any PDOs near me?
- We serve the Southeastern PA area- Check pakeys.org for PDOs currently scheduled
How much does an on-site PDO cost?
- Our fee for service rate is $150 per hour.

FAQ Practitioners

I need a training for my PDR. Can you help?
- Yes. Check www.pakeys.org for PDOs currently scheduled
How much does training cost?
- Typically our PDOs are subsidized by the SERK so we can offer them for prices starting as low as $10. To become a member, click here.
What is a PDR?
- Professional Development Record- It is a wonderful tool to help you track what you have done in your career and what you want to do in the future. For more information on the PDR click here (pakeys.org)
I need info on your conference
- Click here for more info
I need ACT 48 credits. Can you provide them?
- Yes. All of our workshops are ACT 48 qualified.

FAQ Parents

Can parents attend workshops?
- Yes. You will need to register with the PA Key to be able to do so. If you need help with that, call us at 215 893 0130.
How can I tell if my child’s site has qualified or well trained teachers?
- Ask. All licensed sites require a minimum of 6 hours of professional development annually. Sites involved with quality initiatives (Success By 6, Pre K Counts, STARS) may require as much as 24 hours per year. Talk to your site’s director to find out what their professional development plan is. All PDOs are recorded and participants should have signed certificates of attendance.