The Professional Development Registry (PDR) is a recognition system established to document and verify professional achievements of people who work in Georgia's Childhood Care and Education settings.

Practitioners (participants) can request a copy of their certified record of training directly from the Registry. This record details community- based training the childcare provider has completed. A project of ACET, the Professional Development Registry recognizes practitioners' professional development accomplishments.

What the PDR can do for…

Teachers:

• Promote a professional image
• Provide a personal record of individual professional development accomplishments
• Provide a statement of personal qualifications and commitment to the field
• Expand career potential by providing a tool for future planning
• Track progress in obtaining credentials
• Enhance career potential by providing documentation of DHR or CEU approved trainings attended
• Place you on the mailing list for the Smart Start Georgia INCENTIVE$ program

Administrators:

• Streamline the licensing process for reviewing staff qualifications
• Provide a tool for accessing previous training
• Support recognition of staff educational achievements
• Track progress and assist in planning future staff development opportunities

For more information about the Georgia Professional Development Registry, go to www.acetonline.org.