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Nine Steps to Plan for the STAR Tool Kit and Training Package
Step One: Learn about STAR
You can read the introductory brochure, STAR Fact Sheet, watch the introductory video, or watch
a STAR panel discussion to find out how the STAR Tool Kit and training can make
evidence-based reading instruction part of your state's Adult Basic Education
classrooms.
Step Two: Assess Funding and Potential Return on Investment
Candidly assess the resources you can invest to improve reading instruction and
learner outcomes in your state's ABE programs.
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Is STAR a good investment for your state? (PDF)
(Word)
- Compare STAR costs to other professional development investments (PDF) (Word)
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STAR Pricing
Step Three: Select a STAR Package
Becoming a STAR state is easy. Begin by selecting the STAR training package
that suits your state's professional development needs.
- STAR National Training and Technical Assistance Package
A training model that includes training institutes, online learning and site-based technical assistance. This package is available to any state or partnership of two or more states interested.
- STAR Trainer Certification Package
A year long certification process that enables partner states to develop certified trainers equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide STAR training and technical assistance to their existing, as well as new STAR programs. This package is available to STAR partner states.
- Partner State Expansion Package
A co-training model that utilizes a state's certified trainer(s) and one National Cadre trainer to help partner states expand STAR further and faster across more programs at a reduced cost. This package is available to STAR partner states.
- STAR Coaching Package
A trainer support model for STAR Trainer Certification Candidates through onsite coaching, co-training and technical assistance, as well as STAR Training and Technical Assistance for new participants at a reduced cost. This package is available to STAR partner states.
Visit STAR Services for more details on each package and the services included. Additionally, states may incur additional costs during and after STAR institutes. Please review Other Costs States May Incur.
Step Four: Establish a Contract for STAR Services
NSTN staff can help you establish a contract for STAR services.
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To incorporate a description of services in the contract, use the Overview of STAR Institutes (PDF)(WORD), the description of STAR National Training and Technical Assistance Package (PDF)(WORD), and the Options for Technical Assistance (PDF)(WORD).
Step Five: Assemble your Leaders
Assembling a state leadership team committed to coordinating and overseeing
STAR training and technical assistance is worth the effort.
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Assembling a State Leadership Team for STAR Implementation (PDF) (Word)
Step SIX: Plan for Success
Careful planning will ensure that the STAR Tool Kit and training has the
maximum impact on your local programs.
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Getting Started (PDF) (Word)
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STAR Training and Technical Assistance Planning Tool (PDF) (Word)
- State Responsibililies (PDF) (Word)
Step Seven: Select Your STAR Sites
NSTN can help you identify local programs that are most likely to benefit from
STAR training and technical assistance.
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Selecting local program sites for STAR Implementation (PDF) (Word)
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Sample Request for Proposals (Word)
Step Eight: Prepare Your STAR Sites
Follow up with administrators in each of your selected local sites to orient
them to STAR and prepare them for professional development and technical
assistance.
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Introductory Presentation (PPT) (Word)
Step Nine: Schedule STAR Training
Scheduling STAR training will be easy if you have taken each of the foregoing
steps.
Be prepared to:
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Select dates from STAR training calendar;
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Secure appropriate facilities and equipment; and
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Consult your state's new STAR training team.
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