Practical. Engaging. Immediately Useful.
Interactive, practical training designed for early childhood educators and programs. Each course connects research and best practices with strategies educators can immediately apply in their classrooms.
Whether you are planning professional development for your entire team or looking for an individual training opportunity, Atach Coach offers engaging learning experiences designed with early childhood educators in mind.
✓ PQAS-Certified Instructor
✓ Keystone STARS-Aligned Courses
✓ In-Person & Live Online Options
✓ Available in English & Spanish
Professional Development for Keystone STARS Programs
As a PQAS-Certified Instructor, Ana Atach provides professional development designed to support Pennsylvania early childhood programs working toward Keystone STARS quality standards.
Six courses align directly with Keystone STARS quality indicators in areas including effective teaching practices, social-emotional development, positive interactions, assessment, curriculum, developmental screening, and supporting children.
6 Courses That Meet ALL Keystone STARS Requirements
Meet Your Instructor
Ana Atach
Ana Atach is a PQAS-Certified Professional Development Instructor, bilingual and bicultural educator, and language specialist with 20 years of professional experience.
Her graduate coursework specialization is in Second Language Acquisition, and her work focuses on turning educational theory and research into engaging, practical strategies educators can use with children and families.
Through Atach Coach, Ana works with early childhood educators, schools, organizations, and community programs to support meaningful learning at every age.
Let’s Plan Your Next Professional Development Training
Whether you’re looking for a one-hour training, a multi-hour professional development session, or customized training for your team, let’s find the right option for your program.
Available in English & Spanish • In Person & Online
PENNSYLVANIA REGISTRY–AUTHORIZED COURSES
Complete list of 26 authorized training courses, as provided from the Pennsylvania Early Childhood Professional Development Registry (October 2026). Training hours and course IDs are listed for easy reference. Course availability and current authorization should be confirmed through the Registry.
General Training
| Authorized course title | Course ID | Hours |
| ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 (Ages & Stages Questionnaires) for Staff and Families | 147279 | 2 |
| ASQ-3 (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) for Staff and Families | 147278 | 1 |
| ASQ:SE-2 (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) Social & Emotional Developmental Screener for Families & Staff | 147488 | 1 |
| Building Bridges: Cultural Competence & Inclusive Practices (2 hours) | 162065 | 2 |
| Culturally Responsive Caregiving Through Positive Interactions | 151265 | 1 |
| Ethics and Professional Conduct in Education (2 Hour) | 168538 | 2 |
| Expanding Children’s Thinking & Learning By Asking High Level Questions (Using Bloom’s Taxonomy) – (2 Hour) | 168537 | 2 |
| Exploring the World and Solving Challenges with STEM | 153964 | 3 |
| From Standards to Daily Practice: Intentional Lesson Planning for Educators | 165551 | 2 |
| Nature-Based Experiences to Support Children’s Well-Being | 165418 | 2.5 |
| Observation, Assessment and Ages & Stages (3 Hour) | 146887 | 3 |
| Observation, Assessment and ASQ-3 (3 Hour) | 147251 | 3 |
| Observation, Documentation & Assessment (3 Hour) | 165239 | 3 |
| Ongoing Observations Do’s and Don’ts, Standards and Developmental Profiles | 150149 | 2 |
| Play-Based Learning And Expanding Children’s Thinking By Asking High Level Questions (3 Hour) | 149754 | 3 |
| Play-Based Learning: The Teacher’s Role & Guided Play Strategies (2 Hour) | 163221 | 2 |
| Play-Based Learning: The Teacher’s Role & Guided Play Strategies (3 Hour) | 163222 | 3 |
| Professionalism and Ethics in the Classroom (3 Hour) | 158395 | 3 |
| The Power of Observation: Tools to Effectively Document & Assess Young Children (2 hour) | 161318 | 2 |
| The Power of Us: Fostering Positive Relationships Through Teamwork | 157069 | 2 |
| The Role of the Teacher in STEM: Tinkering, Makerspaces and Guided Play | 154000 | 3 |
Act 48
| Authorized course title | Course ID | Hours |
| Awe in Nature | 157103 | 8 |
Mindfulness, Trauma Informed, and Behavior Prevention
| Authorized course title | Course ID | Hours |
| Reflective Practices Regarding Life Skills to Improve Behavior | 153782 | 2 |
| Script Practice & Action Plans Regarding Life Skills to Improve Behavior | 154554 | 2 |
| Strengthening Life Skills to Improve Behavior (2 Hours) | 158399 | 2 |
| Strengthening Life Skills to Improve Behavior. Social and Emotional Development & Positive Interactions with Families | 151226 | 3 |
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Whether you’re looking for a one-hour training, a multi-hour professional development session, or customized training for your team, let’s find the right option for your program.
Available in English & Spanish • In Person & Online
