Beginning on Saturday, February 17, 2024, PA KEI Database Users will need to update their password every 60 days. This change is being made in order to enhance security measures and to protect student data. If you need to update your password, the system will notify you when you attempt to log in. Any questions can be directed to our help desk at KEI@csiu.org.
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PA KEI Informational Sessions – Sign Up Today!
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning along with Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit will be offering two informal KEI informational sessions in April 24, 2025. The first session will be held at 10:00AM with a repeat of the session at 1:00PM.
If you want to learn about KEI implementation in your school or have any specific questions relating to the KEI, please feel free to contact us at kei@csiu.org.
You can sign up to attend either session by clicking on the appropriate link below:
If you or your teachers have any specific questions, please feel free to contact the KEI Team at kei@csiu.org. We look forward to working with you and your district!
PA KEI Teacher and Administrator Software Trainings – 2025
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning along with Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit will offer KEI software training sessions in August and September, 2025. There are two different training paths to choose from: Teacher and Administrator. The trainings are all the same and you only need to attend one from the list below.
The dates for each training are listed below:
TEACHER TRAINING (Teachers)
Tuesday, September 2 – 3:30 PM
Thursday, September 4 – 3:30 PM
Wednesday, September 10 – 7 AM
Wednesday, September 10 – 3:30 PM
ADMINISTRATION TRAINING (Administrators, Principals, Data Entry Staff, and Point of Contact Users)
Please email KEI@csiu.org to request a time/date.
If these dates and times do not agree with your schedule, feel free to reach out as we have capacity to schedule individualized calls to discuss. Contact us at KEI@csiu.org with any questions.
Act 48 Credit for KEI Proficiency Assignment
I’ve heard that teachers can get Act 48 credit for competing the Proficiency Assignment for KEI – is that true?
Yes, it is true! For teachers who completed the KEI Proficiency Assignment after January 1, 2023, OCDEL will provide three (3) hours of Act 48 credit. In order for the credit to be awarded, teachers must make sure that they have provided their PPID upon registering to complete the KEI Proficiency Assignment.
If you need to update or add your PPID to your KEI user account, please contact us at KEI@csiu.org.
The Professional Development Protocol (KEI Proficiency Assignment database) is currently open for registration and can be accessed at your convenience using the following link:PA KEI Professional Development
PA KEI Implementation for 2025-2026!
Thank you to all of the teachers and staff who participated in the KEI this year! We appreciate all of your efforts in supporting Kindergarten students in the state of Pennsylvania.
Information on the implementation of the Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory for 2025-26 school year will be coming soon.
The following activities must occur prior to PA KEI Implementation:
- Demographic data on schools, classrooms, teachers, and students must be set up in the PA KEI data system. This can occur by through manual data entry or by use of the automatic data upload process.
- Teachers must complete the Professional Development Protocol and obtain “Proficient User” Status (effective for 5 years).
Need a Copy of Your Proficiency Certificate?
We are happy to announce our PA KEI Professional Development Course has been redesigned and was launched in May 2020. Therefore, if you took the course in the past, you will not be able to print out your current certificate. If you need a copy for your records, then please email us at KEI@csiu.org and we will be happy to email a copy to you.
KEI Data System Date to Know
The KEI data system is currently open for districts completed their data entry. The database is scheduled to close on December 15, 2024. Information will still be available in read only format for all users after that date. If you should need any assistance, please feel free to contact KEI Technical Support at KEI@csiu.org. The KEI data system will open again to data entry at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year.