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Early
Learning Network Conference Calls for Program Administrators and
STAR 3 & 4 Directors
Star
3 & 4 facilities please sign up for one of these phone calls to
learn about the exciting and fast approaching early learning network
and requirements for data entry...Read
More
To
Register: Visit the PA Keys website and access the professional
development calendar. www.pakeys.org
New
Information about PA’s Early Learning Network and WSS/OZ Reporting
for STAR 3 and 4 Programs!
We
are moving closer to October 1st, the time when Accountability
Block Grant programs, Head Start State Supplemental Programs,
and Keystone STARS 3 & 4 program will report child outcomes in
WSS/Ounce Online. As we get closer, you will begin to see information
on the Early Learning Network disseminated from OCDEL.
Here
is the first of these communications, an
announcement from OCDEL to the STARS programs. A similar announcement
went out to the HSSAP and ABGs. The announcement also describes
several training opportunities and materials that will be coming
soon.
Please
take this opportunity to read
the announcement, and look for more information to come soon!
Want
to see how Keystone STARS aligns with DPW Certification, Head
Start Performance Standards, Environmental Rating Scale Instruments,
PA Pre-K Counts, and National Association for the Education of
Young Children Accreditation Criteria? Click
Here
Want
to see how Keystone STARS aligns with DPW Certification, Family
Child Care Environmental Rating Scale Instruments, Philadelphia
Licensing and Inspections, and National Family Child Care Accreditation?
Click
Here
SAVE
the DATE
“Symposium on Social and Emotional Development”
Friday OR Saturday, September 11 or 12,
2009 The Brossman Center
7301 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
More details to follow
Keystone
STARS Appreciation & Awards
Monday,
June 8, 2009
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Visit www.smithplayhouse.org
for directions
Please join in celebrating Individuals who are in Keystone STARS
and making significant contributions in the lives of children
and families. Also join us in celebrating those that have achieved
higher levels of professional development...[read
more]
Register
NOW online!
WE
WANT YOU...
to share your feedback about the STARS program!
Click
Here to take survey
Early
Childhood Mental Health
Warm Line ...
New
resource at the
Southeast Regional Key! [read
more]
Announcing PA Pre-K Counts Bidders Meetings
and TA Teleconferences
The Governor's 2009-10 budget proposal
includes additional funds for PA Pre-K Counts to expand families'
access to high quality pre-kindergarten. It is anticipated that
an estimated 1050 children will be added through both new applicants'
service delivery and expansion of current PA Pre-K Counts programs.
Eligible new applicants are invited to participate in Bidders
Meetings and TA sessions to find out more about the application
process and program requirements. [read
more]
STARS Provider Satisfaction Survey Results
As part of its work to continue to strengthen
and improve the Keystone STARS program, the Office of Child Development
& Early Learning (OCDEL) conducted a provider survey that focused
on provider perception of the most beneficial aspects of STARS
and on ease of use of the various STARS resources. Download
a PDF copy of the Survey Results
OCDEL releases budget proposal for 2009-2010...click
to read more
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