The new 2022 Keystone STARS Program Manual is now available on the Pennsylvania Key website. The Program Manual provides information on the updates and edits made to the 2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards
The 2022 Keystone STARS Standards take effect on July 1, 2022. The Standards and accompanying resource documents can be found on the Keystone STARS Resource page on the Pennsylvania Key website.
10 Days Remain to Submit for Child Care Technology Access Award
June 30, 2022, is the deadline for child care providers to submit an application for the the Child Care Technology Access Award for the purchase of certain identified tools aimed at increasing technology access and supporting business practices and enhance classroom activities. The Child Care Technology Access Award will allow eligible DHS certified child care providers to choose technology tools from the pre-determined list. Applicants experiencing issues with the receipt of their technology should contact Kaplan at 1-800-334-2014. Learn more.
Spanish Resources Now Available for OCDEL's Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip
The resources for OCDEL's Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip are now available in Spanish! See the English and Spanish versions of the printable Summer Road Trip Map and My Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip Travel Journal. The nine-week virtual Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip encourages families and caregivers to discover Pennsylvania libraries and resources available to support early literacy and learning. Learn more.
