Demo of the New Keystone STARS Designation Process

A recorded demonstration about the new Keystone STARS designation process is now available.

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In October 2021, the new process for Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications will launch in the Pennsylvania Professional Development (PD) Registry. This system will streamline multiple processes into one system and include more functionality.

To see how it will work, watch this demonstration from the Pennsylvania Key.

Prepare for the Transition

To prepare, early childhood education (ECE) professionals should:

  • update or complete their personal PD Registry profile,

  • add in their current employer information, and

  • apply for placement on Pennsylvania’s ECE Career Pathway.

Directors, administrators, and owners can prepare for this transition by:

  • Completing an individual or personal PD Registry profile;

  • Applying for placement on Pennsylvania’s ECE Career Pathway;

  • Assisting staff members in completing their PD Registry profile and applying for Career Pathway placement; and

  • Claiming their organization profile for their program.

The PA Key website has PD Registry tipsheets and video tutorials to complete these steps.

More Information

View this ELRC Region 5 news post for more details about the new system.

News, ProvidersHeidi Winkler