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The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development has released the Announcements ELRC 22-07 OCDEL-Approved Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS and ELRC 22-08 Requirements for Programs Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway to a Keystone STARS Designation in the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
Announcement ELRC 22-07 OCDEL-Approved Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS
Announcement ELRC 22-07 OCDEL-Approved Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS provides information on the OCDEL-approved curricula and developmental assessments for use by STAR 3 and 4 programs.
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Appendix A: Approved Curriculum Information for Keystone STARS: Current as of release of this policy; updates will be made in March 2023 and posted here
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Appendix B: Approved Developmental Assessment Information for Keystone STARS: Current as of release of this policy; updates will be made in March 2023 and posted here.
The optional requirements for STAR 3 and 4 providers to use OCDEL-approved curricula and development assessments in order to earn points in EC 3.4.1 and EC 3.4.2 has not changed in recent years. However, OCDEL recognizes these requirements may not have been communicated effectively or implemented consistently across the commonwealth. Effective December 1, 2022, only current OCDEL-approved curricula and developmental assessment tools will be accepted in meeting EC 3.4.1 and EC 3.4.2 for STAR 3 and 4 designations as outlined in this policy announcement.
For additional details, please see Announcement ELRC 22-07 OCDEL-Approved Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS.
Announcement ELRC 22-08 Requirements for Programs Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway to a Keystone STARS Designation in the Professional Development (PD) Registry
Announcement ELRC 22-08 Requirements for Programs Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway to a Keystone STARS Designation in the Professional Development (PD) Registry outlines the requirements for programs using an OCDEL-approved alternate pathway to Keystone STARS designation that become effective on December 1, 2022.
Programs who hold accreditation through an OCDEL-approved Alternate Pathway accrediting body can apply for a Keystone STARS designation. The Announcement shares details relating to:
- The Professional Development (PD) Registry System: Initial Steps for Programs Using an OCDEL-approved Alternate Pathway
- The PD Registry Designation System: Applying for and Renewing a Keystone STARS Designation Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway
- Functionality of the PD Registry Designation System for Alternate Pathway Programs
For additional details, please see the Announcement ELRC 22-08 Requirements for Programs Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway to a Keystone STARS Designation in the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
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