Welcome to the PA-AIMH Online Membership & Endorsement System!

Before you begin, please review these important tips:

General Information

• PA-AIMH is managed by an all-volunteer board, so there may be delays in:
• Activating Applications
• Application reviews
• Support ticket responses
• Endorsement processing
  Thank you for your patience!
• Use the drop-down menu to select:
• Membership & Endorsement
• Membership ONLY
• Each new application is administratively accepted by the Endorsement Coordinator. Please allow time for confirmation.

About Endorsement®

Endorsement® is a voluntary recognition process that acknowledges an individual’s education, experience, and demonstrated competencies within the early childhood field. It supports professional growth and promotes consistency and quality across the workforce.

Please note:

• Endorsement® is not a professional license or certificate.
• Endorsement® does not guarantee the quality of services provided by an endorsed professional.
• PA-AIMH does not accept or investigate complaints. Any concerns related to ethics or professional conduct should be directed to the appropriate licensing or regulatory board.

Endorsement® Application Process

PA-AIMH uses a structured submission-deadline model to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality application reviews.

• Membership is required to complete the Endorsement process.
• Applicants may register and be accepted into the Endorsement® system at any time.
• The Endorsement Coordinator will activate applications weekly on Wednesdays- please be patient.
• Once accepted, applicants may begin working on their application at their own pace.
• Applications must be submitted by a published deadline to be reviewed.
• Applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed during the corresponding review period.
• If an application is not submitted by the deadline, it will be held and reviewed during the next submission cycle.

Once an application is approved, applicants will receive email communication outlining next steps.

Applicant Submission Deadlines 2026

• March 20, 2026 by 11:59 PM (EST)
  Review decisions will be communicated by May 30, 2026.
• October 30, 2026 by 11:59 PM (EST)
  Review decisions will be communicated by December 30, 2026. 

Additional submission deadlines will be published annually.

 Endorsement® Office Hours

To support applicants, Endorsement® office hours are offered monthly:

• First Friday of each month
• 12:00–12:30 PM EST
• Join Zoom Meeting: https://berksiu.zoom.us/j/6781860064
• Meeting ID: 678 186 0064

These sessions are available for questions related to the application process, requirements, and submission deadlines.  You can email our endorsement coordinator (paaimh.e.coordinator@gmail.com) or communicate through the EASy comment system at any time. 

Please note that PA-AIMH is an all-volunteer organization- EASy and email accounts are not monitored daily.  The Endorsement Coordinator will check email weekly on Wednesdays.  

Questions? Email: paaimh.e.coordinator@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
PA-AIMH c/o Erin Troup, Treasurer
3319 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15227