Register: Demonstration of New Streamlined Keystone STARS Designation System
On October 1, 2021, the new process for Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications launches on to Pennsylvania’s Professional Development (PD) Registry. Moving more functionality into the PD Registry streamlines multiple processes into one system and designation for providers.
Directors, administrators and owners of child care programs in Pennsylvania are invited to a live demonstration of new system features on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
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The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Key, has been developing enhancements to Keystone STARS Designation System by adding functionality within the PD Registry. The goal is that these enhancements will ensure Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals and programs have a more streamlined process and consolidated system for a single point of access.
Register for July 28 Sessions
For center-based child care programs | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Register on ZoomFor family and group child care programs | 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Register on Zoom
The sessions will be recorded and posted to the Pennsylvania Key website.
In-depth training on how to apply for Keystone STARS designation in the PD Registry also will be available beginning August 2021 via the Pennsylvania Key website.
Prepare for the Transition
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.