STARS TA FAQ
What is STARS TA?
STARS Technical Assistance is an intensive, one-on-one service provided to early learning and school age facilities to help the facility to achieve specific Keystone STARS quality performance standards and movement in STAR levels.
Who is eligible for STARS TA?
Facilities who have been awarded a STAR level, from Start with STARS to STAR 4 and have enrolled in or completed the Keystone STARS Core Professional Development Series may request STARS TA services.
Who provides the STARS TA?
STARS TA is provided by consultants who work with STARS TA locally. The consultants have the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to help guide programs in the Keystone STARS content areas of Staff Qualifications and Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Early Learning (and School Age) Program, Partnerships with Family and Community.
What will be expected of me and my organization?
The facility will develop an action plan with their STARS TA consultant. Facility practitioners are expected to be actively involved in taking the steps necessary to meet the goals of their action plan.
How long will a STARS TA consultant work with my facility?
With their STARS TA Consultant, the facility will establish a timeline to complete their action plan. Action plans are generally completed in 6 months or less.
How do I request services?
Facilities complete the one page request form.
Click here to download and print a copy of the STARS TA Request Form.
Please mail, email or fax this form to: Doug McGarvey, STARS PD/TA Coodinator
3823 West 12th Street
Erie, PA 16505
For further assistance. Please call:
814-874-0144
