PA. STARS Standards and Online Classes

How Child Care Lounge Online Classes Relate to PA. STARS Standards

STAR 2: Required Performance Standards
 
EC.2.2-Lessons plans reflect
a balance of activities that support developmentally appropriate learning through
play
 
Moving and Grooving
Preschool Science
Preschool Math
Using Books and Stories
Gather Round for Circle Time
Learning Through Play
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Managing Mixed Age Groups

SQ.2.3 -Individualized annual professional development plans are developed for on-site Program Leadership and Staff to support educational achievement and  professional growth.
 
Proud to Be a Professional
 
EC.2.4-Program adopts policies, practices and supports regarding inclusion.
 
Autism in a child care setting
ADHD
 
 
FC.2.3-Program has a policy and/or practice in place to support and encourage family
engagement. . A minimum of one family conference is offered per year to discuss
children’s progress and behavioral, social, and physical need…
 
Promoting Family Partnerships
Reporting Concerns

LM.2.2-Current personnel and program operation policies are utilized to support
understanding of program policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities
 
Best Ideas in Staff Management

STAR 3 & 4 Required Performance Standards

3.4.4-Professional development regarding the support of social and emotional development of children must be completed by all teaching staff and program leadership within 1 year of hire.

Separation Anxiety
Taming Temper Tantrums
Infant and Toddler Care
Routines and Relationships
Social and Emotional Skills Build School  Success
 

3.4.5-Professional development that promotes positive interactions with children and families must be completed by all teaching staff and program leadership within 1 year of hire

 
Toddlers: Terrific or Terrible
Bullies
Promoting Family Partnerships
The Anti-bias approach
Positive Discipline
 

3.4.9-Professional development that prepares staff to work with young children who have special needs must be completed by all teaching staff and program leadership within 1 year of hire.

Autism in a child care setting
ADHD
 
SQ.3.4.10-Non-instructional staff receive information and professional development on:
developmentally appropriate practices; diversity; age-appropriate standards; and appropriate child-adult interactions.
 
Antibias Approach
 
EC.3.4.1-Program implements an approved developmentally and culturally appropriate
learning curriculum 

Antibias Approach
Developmentally Appropriate Practice

FC.3.4.1-A plan is written and implemented describing procedures to refer families to
appropriate social, mental health, educational, wellness, and medical services
 
Reporting Concerns

3.4.6-Staff meetings are held at least once per month. Agendas are focused on

professional development activities and include discussions of quality and its impact on the program. 

Becoming Part of a Professional Team
Best Ideas in Staff Management