Keystone STARS Resources
There are many resources available to providers and practitioners that will lead
to positive outcomes for children.
STARS Technical Assistance
- STARS Technical Assistance (TA) is
a specialized consultation service available to
support the programs in the Keystone STARS quality improvement program
who are working to achieve higher STARS levels. Technical assistance
may take many forms, including individualized and on-site assistance to facilities
aimed at helping them achieve a specified knowledge area of performance expectation
of the Keystone STARS Performance Standards.
STARS Financial Supports
- Qualifying facilities may receive grants
and awards while in the STARS program
Best Practices in STARS Financial Awards Spending
Providing financial awards to facilities serving
children who are vulnerable and at risk is one strategy implemented by OCDEL to promote CQI. This
document is designed to assist you in creating written justifications of financial award usage and providing
recommendations on making intentional decisions about award expenditures.
ERS(Environment Rating Scales) - A measure of a program’s continuous
quality improvement.
ECELS
(Early Childhood Education Linkage System) - ECELS focuses on
important health and safety issues.
TEACH
(Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) - A program that helps
early childhood education professionals obtain college degrees.
Early Education Resources in Pennsylvania
– This document lists some of the many resources available
for parents and educators.
Web site links to other resources available to providers and parents.