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
April 25, 2024TBD Richmond Area
May 15 & 16, 2024Virtual
June 4, 2024Virtual
May 14-16, 2024Virtual
Please contact Dr. Jaye Harvey at jhwellons@vcu.edu for information.Virtual and In-Person
July 16-18, 2024Roanoke, VA
September 17-20, 2024New Orleans, LA
November 6-9, 2024Anaheim, CA
March 20-25, 2025Hampton, VA