Idaho Stars

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IdahoSTARS IdahoSTARS is a joint-project between the University of Idaho's Center on Disabilities and Human Development ( CDHD ) and Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children funded by Idaho State Department of Health and Welfare ( DHW ). The importance of the early childhood years in developing a child's full potential has been receiving considerable, deserved attention in Idaho. Having skilled, knowledgeable, caring professionals is vital to that process. In an effort to establish a seamless system to upgrade the professional development of early childhood practitioners, the state of Idaho created the IdahoSTARS project. This voluntary professional development system is aimed toward individuals who work with children ages birth to 8 in a variety of settings utilizing inclusive practices, including: CDHD and the Idaho AEYC along with the seven Regional Child Care Resource and Referral ( CCR&R ) agencies through a contract with Idaho State Department of Health and Welfare will: Goals for IdahoSTARS Part 1: Increasing affordability by providing child care providers enrollment and registration services for ICCP and updating of this information on a regular basis. Part 2: Improving accessibility with resources and referrals for parents seeking child care through the Idaho CareLine, 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588, collecting and maintaining data on providers, recruiting child care and ICCP providers, encouraging cultural sensitivity and inclusion, and ensuring an equitable distribution of providers statewide. Part 3: Improving quality by providing new opportunities for training and professional development for all child care providers. The project will evaluate trainers and establish training standards and approve training. The project will award financial incentives for achieving levels of training and certification, length of service in the child care profession, and utilization of skills learned in training and certification processes in the child care setting. The project will provide consumer education to parents and recognize businesses that contribute to child care programs. The Professional Development System ( or PDS ) provides resources, training, education, scholarships, and incentives to improve the quality of early care and education services in Idaho. This system is possible through the collaboration of state agencies, colleges and universities, and many others.

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TollFree: (800) 926-2588

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Phone: (208) 735-1126

Address: 247 River Vista Pl, Twin Falls, ID 83301

Website: https://idahostars.org/About-Us/Contact-Us