The Pennsylvania Key https://www.pakeys.org Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:50:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.pakeys.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-PAkeyLogo_Wordmark_AquaBkgrd_Upright-32x32.png The Pennsylvania Key https://www.pakeys.org 32 32 Screen Time and Digital Media Use in Early Childhood | Health Trends in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – June 2026 https://www.pakeys.org/screentime-jun26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=screentime-jun26 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:46:02 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=25081 NEW PD Registry App is here! https://www.pakeys.org/new-pd-registry-app-is-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-pd-registry-app-is-here Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:35:41 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=25074 Mindfulness Community of Practice https://www.pakeys.org/mindfulness-community-of-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mindfulness-community-of-practice Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:07:44 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=25064 CDA Renewal Amnesty Returns for 2026/27 https://www.pakeys.org/cda-renewal-amnesty-returns-for-2026-27/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cda-renewal-amnesty-returns-for-2026-27 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:36:34 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=25052 The Council is pleased to announce the return of the CDA® Renewal Amnesty initiative. CDA Renewal Amnesty is a limited-time opportunity for past credential holders (whose CDA expired as far back as January 1, 2016) to renew their CDA and return with confidence to their profession.

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]]> Buzzing with Similarities: Why Bees and Children Are More Alike Than You Think https://www.pakeys.org/buzzing-with-similarities-why-bees-and-children-are-more-alike-than-you-think/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buzzing-with-similarities-why-bees-and-children-are-more-alike-than-you-think Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=24993 At first glance, honey bees and children might seem worlds apart, but if you look closer, you'll find some surprising similarities between these two vibrant and essential parts of our world. Here’s a look at why bees and children are more alike than you might imagine.

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]]> CDC Issues Recall for Infant Formula: Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked To Powdered Infant Formula https://www.pakeys.org/cdc-issues-recall-for-infant-formula-infant-botulism-outbreak-linked-to-powdered-infant-formula/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cdc-issues-recall-for-infant-formula-infant-botulism-outbreak-linked-to-powdered-infant-formula Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:12:38 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=25045 C-26-01: Clarification of program licensure requirements pursuant to 55 Pa Code Chapters 3270; 3280; 3290; 20; and Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code 62 P.S. §§  901—922 and 1001—1088. https://www.pakeys.org/c-26-01/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=c-26-01 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=24509 PKC# 26-04: Enrollment Plan Guidance and Resources https://www.pakeys.org/pkc-26-04/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pkc-26-04 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:42:53 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=25034 July PQAS Lab – English and Spanish! https://www.pakeys.org/july-pqas-lab-english-and-spanish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=july-pqas-lab-english-and-spanish Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:09:14 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=24977 See the flyer from Latinos Educandos Juntos for information about a 5-week program to help you successfully submit your PQAS application! Program offers bilingual support for Spanish-speaking PQAS applicants.

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]]> The CDA Credential: A Viable Program for Career Pathways & Higher Ed Degrees Webinar 05/27/26 https://www.pakeys.org/the-cda-credential-a-viable-program-for-career-pathways-higher-ed-degrees-webinar-05-27-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cda-credential-a-viable-program-for-career-pathways-higher-ed-degrees-webinar-05-27-26 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:17:29 +0000 https://www.pakeys.org/?p=24979 Listen to a webinar presented by the CDA Council for Pennsylvania about the updates to the CDA process and requirements.

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