News

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

• Learning Beyond Paper

• Second Step

Newly Approved Curricula for Pre-K

• Learning Beyond Paper

Newly Approved Assessments

• None. OCDEL has not approved any new assessments.

Sunsetting Assessments for Infants/Toddlers

• Curriculum Associates: BRIGANCE® Early Childhood Developmental Inventory (ECDI)

• 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.