Welcome
PD Essentials prepares Virginia’s professional development providers to support those serving all children birth to age five in home, school, and community settings. Our vision is that Virginia’s early childhood professional development providers are well-prepared to support the early childhood workforce.
Who We Are
What We Believe
What We Do
PD Essentials is here to help.
PD Essentials supports Virginia’s early childhood training and technical assistance providers through our train-the-trainer series, “Essentials for Early Childhood Professional Development Providers;” our online newsletter, “Pointers for PD Providers;” quarterly meetings, and this website.
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Upcoming Events
Please contact Dr. Jaye Harvey at jhwellons@vcu.edu for information.Virtual
Please contact Dr. Jaye Harvey at jhwellons@vcu.edu for information.Virtual and In-Person
November 6-9, 2024Anaheim, CA
April 3-5, 2025Richmond, VA