The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently released updated approved listings for Keystone STARS curricula and developmental assessment tools for use by STAR 3 and 4 programs..
These updates will become available for use on July 1.
Update Summary
Newly Approved Curricula for Infants/Toddlers
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Learning Beyond Paper
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Second Step
Newly Approved Curricula for Pre-K
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Learning Beyond Paper
Newly Approved Assessments
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None. OCDEL has not approved any new assessments.
Sunsetting Assessments for Infants/Toddlers
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Curriculum Associates: BRIGANCE® Early Childhood Developmental Inventory (ECDI)
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Curriculum Associates: BRIGANCE® Head Start Developmental Inventory (HSDI)
Please note: These previously approved assessments will sunset on June 30, and become inactive on July 1.
Learn More
Find a full list of currently approved curricula and assessments on the Pennsylvania Keys website.
Programs should refer to ELRC Announcement 22 #07-OCDEL-Approved Developmental Assessment and Curriculum Tools in Keystone STARS-FINAL for more information on expectations for using OCDEL approved tools in Keystone STARS.
