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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, 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.

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 and budget.
  • STAR Training Package I - A training model that includes training institutes and online learning with some post-institute technical assistance (PDF)
  • STAR Training Package II - Package I plus expanded site-based technical assistance (PDF)
For additional information, see "Options" on the STAR Services page.

Step Four: Establish a Contract for STAR Services

 NSTN staff can help you establish a contract for STAR services.
  • To incorporate a description of services in the contract, use training package I and II description located in Step 3
  • Sample STAR Sole Source Letter (PDF)

Step Five: Assemble your Leaders

 Assembling a state leadership team committed to coordinating and overseeing STAR training and technical assistance is worth the effort.
  • Assembling a State Leadership Team for STAR Implementation (PDF)

Step SIX: Plan for Success

 Careful planning will ensure that the STAR Tool Kit and training has the maximum impact on your local programs.
  • Getting Started (PDF)
  • STAR Training and Technical Assistance Planning Tool (PDF)

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.
  • Selecting local program sites for STAR Implementation (PDF)
  • 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.
  • Introductory Presentation (PPT)

Step Nine: Schedule STAR Training

 Scheduling STAR training will be easy if you have taken each of the foregoing steps.
Be prepared to:
  • select dates from STAR training calendar;
  • secure appropriate facilities and equipment; and
  • consult your state's new STAR training team.
Review the STAR Training Facility and Technology Requirements. (PDF)