Programs: Here are some questions you can answer as you tell your story:
- Why does quality early learning matter to you?
- Why do teachers matter?
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Why participate in Keystone STARS? What has Keystone STARS done for you and the children in your program?
1. Why does quality early learning matter to you?
Whether through home-based services or in an early learning program, your work isn't just a job, it's a passion.
Tell us why you are committed to providing quality early learning to the children and families you serve.
- How does quality early learning fit into your/ your organization's mission and vision?
- What has motivated you to go the extra mile to provide quality early learning? Was there particular research? Experiences you've had with children and families?
- Have you seen a broader impact in your community that has motivated you to continue to improve quality?
- What have you done to show your commitment to quality early learning?
- How would you encourage others to share your commitment to quality early learning?
Please mention in your story:
- the name(s) of any programs that your child participates in, such as PA Pre-K Counts, Keystone STARS, Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, Early Intervention, Child Care Works (CCIS) or Parent-Child Home Program.
- what county you are from, so we can make sure your story appears on your county’s page.
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After your story is reviewed and published, you will receive an email that the story is live on the website. Make sure to share the link with friends, family as well as your legislators and school leaders. You can also post the link to your facebook page!
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2. Why do teachers matter?
Research shows that having a qualified teacher is key to providing a quality early education.
Tell us why qualified teachers are important to your program and services.
- How do quality teachers in your program make a difference in the quality of your early learning program?
- What makes a teacher a "quality" teacher? What skills or education should they have?
- What efforts have you taken to improve the quality of teachers in your program? What challenges do you face to help them earn higher education, or provide them with competitive compensation so they stay at your program?
Please mention in your story:
- the name(s) of any programs that your child participates in, such as PA Pre-K Counts, Keystone STARS, Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, Early Intervention, Child Care Works (CCIS) or Parent-Child Home Program.
- what county you are from, so we can make sure your story appears on your county’s page.
3. Why participate in Keystone STARS? What has Keystone STARS done for you and the children in your program?
Keystone STARS is a voluntary program that promotes quality in child care and Head Start programs. The supports are customized for each program based on its needs and commitment to quality improvement.
Tell us how Keystone STARS has made a difference in your program and the children and families you serve.
- Why did you enroll your program in Keystone STARS? What did you hope to gain by participating in STARS?
- What supports have you received (technical assistance, support grants, merit awards, ERA, T.E.A.C.H.)? What were you able to achieve as a result of these supports? (e.g., new materials, more education for staff, improvement in curriculum)
- What advice would you give to other programs to encourage them to participate in Keystone STARS?
Please mention in your story:
- the name(s) of any programs that your child participates in, such as PA Pre-K Counts, Keystone STARS, Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, Early Intervention, Child Care Works (CCIS) or Parent-Child Home Program.
- what county you are from, so we can make sure your story appears on your county’s page.
Please note that by submitting your story, you are agreeing that you have the authority to provide the story and agree to have it published on websites and printed materials. We reserve the right to make editorial and formatting changes to your story. If you would like your name and/or organization to be kept confidential, please write that in your story and it will be removed. We will send you an e-mail as soon as your story is published. Please add in the county or city you are from, so we can make sure your story shows up on your county's profile page.
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