STARS FAQ

What is STARS TA?

STARS Technical Assistance is a one-on-one service provided to an early learning and/or school age facility to help the facility achieve specific Keystone STARS quality performance standards.

 

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 Training 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, Leadership and Management, Early Learning (and School Age) Program, Partnerships with Family and Community and Health & Safety.

What will be expected of me and my organization?

The facility will develop a service 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 service 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 service plan.

 

How much do the services cost?

There is no cost for STARS TA services. Facilities will be served based on the availability of resources.

 

Will I be required to travel to other locations?

The STARS TA Consultant comes to your facility to provide on-site technical assistance. Your STARS TA Consultant may also suggest you take advantage of professional development opportunities that will help you in specific areas of need and interest. 

Will my facility/staff be evaluated in any way?

STARS TA consultants may use a variety of tools including observation and review of facility information to identify the types of technical assistance most effective for your program.

 

How will participating benefit our facility?

As a part of your continuous quality improvement process, STARS TA will help you to enhance the skills needed to provide a quality early learning or school age program.

 

How do I request services?

Facilities complete the one page request form.  Please mail this form to: 

 

Cathy Shabtai
STARS TA

Early Connections Inc.
1363 West 6th Street

Erie, PA 16505

 

For further assistance.

Please call:

Cathy Shabtai, TA Coordinator
814-874-0144 ext. 16