• All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series Class 7: Time-Space Percentage
• Bridging Cultures, Building Bridges: Strengthening Partnerships with ESL and Immigrant Families
• All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series Class 6: Risk Management
• All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series Class 5: Policy Handbook and Partnerships
• All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series Class 4: Family Child Care Contract
• All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series Class 3: Marketing
• All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series Class 2: Intro to Family Childcare Business
• Child Development Associate Coursework (CDA 120 Hours)
• Mental Health in the LatinX Community
• Raising the LatinX Teach Pipeline
• Remember Your Whys (Self-Care)
• Culturally Inclusive Curriculum Practices
• Understanding Food Safety & Preparation in ELC
• Understanding Importance of Nutrition for Early Leanres
• Understanding the importance of portion size in ELC
• Introduction to MyPlate
• Understanding the Importance of Healthy Eating Habits
• Engaging with Non-English Learners
• LEJ Monthly Provider Learning Circle
• Understanding Inclusion in Early Learning Environment
• Health, Safety, and Nutrition Practices in Early Learning Environment
• Observing and Recording Young Children
• Professionalism and Ethical Practices
• Positive Interactions with Challenging Behaviors
• Family Partnerships and Engagement
• Early Learning Environment Supervision

PQAS Lab: Your Path to Becoming a Certified PQAS Instructor

Ready to take the next step in your professional development journey?

The PQAS Lab is a guided, hands-on learning experience designed to support early childhood professionals through the Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) application process. Whether you’re applying for the first time or need support refining your materials, our team will provide personalized coaching every step of the way.

What You’ll Gain

• Step-by-step guidance through the PQAS application process

• Support developing a professional development module aligned with PQAS standards

• Individualized feedback from experienced PQAS instructors

• Assistance organizing and completing required documentation

• Opportunities to collaborate and learn with peers

• Increased confidence in submitting a successful PQAS application

Who Should Attend?

The PQAS Lab is ideal for:

• Early childhood educators

• Program directors and administrators

• Coaches and consultants

• Professional development facilitators

• Experienced practitioners interested in becoming PQAS-approved instructors

Program Format

Participants will engage in a structured series of interactive sessions designed to help them:

1. Understand PQAS requirements and expectations
2. Develop or refine a professional development module
3. Prepare supporting documentation
4. Receive individualized feedback and coaching
5. Complete and submit their PQAS application

Why Participate?

Becoming a PQAS-approved instructor allows you to share your expertise, provide professional development opportunities to the early childhood workforce, and contribute to the quality of programs across Pennsylvania.

Our PQAS Lab was created to remove barriers, build confidence, and ensure participants have the support they need to successfully navigate the application process.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Thanks to the generous support of our partner, PHMC, a limited number of fully sponsored slots may be available for qualified participants. Sponsorships are awarded on a limited basis and eligibility requirements apply.

We encourage interested participants to register early, as space is limited.

Register Today

Take the next step in your leadership and professional development journey. Join the PQAS Lab and gain the tools, guidance, and support needed to become a PQAS-approved instructor.

Registration Link