Keystone STARS – for Providers
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Program Quality
Learning Standards are developmentally appropriate research based standards that help guide programs with curriculum and lesson planning. Beginning at a STAR 2, programs integrate the standards within their curriculum and maintain on-site as a resource for teachers and families.
Learning Standards
Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). A QRIS is a continuous quality improvement systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early and school-age care and education programs. Click here for more information.
Keystone STARS – The Pennsylvania Key
Approved OCDEL Curriculum and Assessment Tools
Approved Curriculum – Quality Early Learning environments are essential for children’s growth and development in such areas as cognitive, social-emotional, language, and fine and gross motor areas. The intent of a curriculum is to provide a framework for each classroom. Assessment Tools – Completing authentic, developmentally appropriate assessments is a critical piece in high-quality early learning programs. Pennsylvania state-funded programs are required to use an approved assessment to assess and monitor a child’s developmental progress. To learn more about OCDEL-approved curricula and assessment tools click here:
Approved OCDEL Curriculum and Assessment Tools
Suspension & Expulsions in Childcare
The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is available through the ELRC to support families and child care providers in reducing the risk of suspension and expulsion from child care settings. Click here to connect to RRT resources and referral form.
PA Key supports to reduce suspension and expulsion in childcare
Inclusion & Reducing Expulsion
Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) provides on-site support including observation, social and emotional and/or development screening, development of an individualized action plan, referral to additional community supports, and facility-wide professional development.
IECMH Program
Prevent Expulsions – A Program Leaders Guide to Supporting All Childrens’ Success