Importance of IdahoSTARS Training
Training and Education
Training Process – Steps to Taking an IdahoSTARS Training
Reflective Evaluation – Steps to Completing a Reflective Evaluation
Provider Training Log
Post-Approval Training
Distance Learning
Scholarships
Idaho Early Learning eGuidelines
Documents

For more information contact:
IdahoSTARS Training Office
PO Box 444061
Moscow, ID 83844
Phone: Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday–Friday and ask for the IdahoSTARS Training Office.

E-mail: idahostars@uidaho.edu

IdahoSTARS strives to improve child care in Idaho; child care providers and directors/owners are some of our greatest allies and assets. The quality of care for Idaho’s children increases through professional development opportunities through training and education.

Attending IdahoSTARS approved trainings will help child care providers increase their knowledge of child development, increase their skills, and stay current in the field of Early Care and Education. IdahoSTARS has various opportunities to receive training hours: attend training events, conferences, DVD self-study lessons and online and self-study training through approved agencies.

Note: When attending IdahoSTARS Approved training, make sure to sign in on an attendance sheet and complete a Reflective Evaluation online two weeks after a training event.

Steps to Taking an IdahoSTARS Training

1. Go to IdahoSTARS Training Calendar to start the registration process
2. Login using your user name and password (upper left corner)
   • Note: If you are new to the IdahoSTARS Training Calendar you need to click the 'Create New User' link. Please enter your full legal name, email address, and choose a user name and password of your choice.
   • Important note: New user accounts take one business day to activate, so remember your user name and password - both are case sensitive!
3. Click on the training title of the training you want to attend
4. Click on the register link or contact the trainer to register
5. Mail your payment to the trainer to complete your registration (if applicable)
6. Attend the training
7. Complete homework and submit it to the trainer (if applicable)
8. Complete Reflective Evaluation
   • Note: Complete and submit evaluation two weeks after the training date

Steps to Completing a Reflective Evaluation

1. Go to IdahoSTARS Training Calendar
2. Click on 'Go To Training Menu' (upper left corner)
   • Click on 'Login' under 'My Account' in the left column
     Note: If you are new to the IdahoSTARS Training Calendar you need to click the 'Create New User' link. Please enter your full legal name, email address, and choose a user name and password of your choice.
   • Important note: New user accounts take one business day to activate, so remember your user name and password - both are case sensitive!
3. Login using your user name and password
4. Select 'Reflective Evaluation' under 'IdahoSTARS Training' in the left column
5. Select the appropriate training title
6. Fill in your evaluation and click 'Complete' at the bottom of the evaluation

Your IdahoSTARS Provider Training Log should automatically be updated with the new training hours.

Your certificate for the training will be emailed upon the completion of the training requirements.

If you need assistance managing your Provider Training Account please contact the IdahoSTARS Training Office by calling the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday–Friday and ask for the IdahoSTARS Training Office.

Steps to view and print your IdahoSTARS Provider Training Log

1. Go to IdahoSTARS Training Calendar
2. Click on 'Go To Training Menu' (upper left corner)
3. Click on 'Login' under 'My Account' in the left column
4. Login with your username and password
5. Select 'View Training Log' under 'IdahoSTARS Training' in the left column
6. Select the print icon on the top left of the page to print

Did you attend a quality training that you think should be IdahoSTARS approved?

Using the Post Approval Training Request process is another way to request training hours for attending a training which was not IdahoSTARS approved. This request must be received in the IdahoSTARS Training Office within two months of a training date.

• Download and complete the Post-Approval Training Form () to request a non-IdahoSTARS approved training be considered for approval.
• Submit the completed form and requested documentation to the IdahoSTARS Training Office

If you have questions about the Post Approval Training Request process dial the Idaho CareLine 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 and ask for the IdahoSTARS Training Office.

Distance learning trainings are available from the Lending Library at your regional CCR&R office. Independent Self-Study and Online trainings are also available.

For more information, view the IdahoSTARS Approved Distance Training Opportunities.

IdahoSTARS Scholarships are designed to increase the level of education in caregivers working with young children. Child care providers and/or directors can obtain financial assistance in the form of training scholarships, mentor/coaching scholarships, assessment scholarships, college coursework scholarships, and academic scholarships.

More information about eligibility and requirements for scholarships can be found on the Scholarship page.

For those who care for and teach young children, the Idaho Early Learning eGuidelines is a resource designed to assist in guiding children’s development and learning.