IdahoSTARS Trainer Purpose
Become an IdahoSTARS Trainer
Developing Trainings
Training Approval Process
Approved Training Procedures
Documents

Training Database Login

Trainers are an essential part of the IdahoSTARS mission to improve the quality of child care in Idaho.

Trainers offer child care providers

• Training that providers can apply to their work with children and children’s families
• Increased awareness of current topics in the Early Care and Education field
• Practical tools and skills to use the next day in their work with the children and families they serve

Trainers offer IdahoSTARS

• Current, professional, quality training for child care providers
• Training which is developed based on their experience and education

Thank you for your interest in becoming an IdahoSTARS Trainer. The IdahoSTARS Trainer System is a wonderful opportunity to share your experience and knowledge in the Early Care and Education field with child care providers in Idaho.

To complete the Trainer Application Packet read and follow steps:

Step 1: Eligibility

To be eligible you must have:

• Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child/Family Development Studies. (Note: Specialty trainers require an AA Degree or higher in the content area of the proposed training topic.)
  OR
  Degree in non-related field and CDA credentials or 30 credits in Early Childhood Development
• 5 years professional experience providing direct services to children and/or families.
  Note: Specialty Trainers must have 5 years professional experience in the content area of the proposed training topic.
• Experience training and/or presenting to adult learners within the last three years.

Step 2: Fill out and Attach

Fill out the Trainer Application Packet (located at the bottom of this page)

Attach the following documents:

• Current Resume or Vita
• Copies of transcripts from highest degree
• Copies of any relevant certifications (e.g. Red Cross Instruction Card or Train-the-Trainer cert.)
• Copies of any other certification showing education or experience in adult education (if applicable)

Important Note: Trainer application packets are always accepted, however they will be reviewed quarterly.

Step 3: Mail

Mail the packet and all required documents to:

IdahoSTARS Training Office
PO Box 444061
Moscow, Idaho 83844-4061

Step 4: Review Application Packet Process

Application packet is reviewed by IdahoSTARS

• Upon approval IdahoSTARS will contact trainer and a Training Approval Packet (with further instructions) will be sent to trainer.
• Applicants not approved will receive an explanation letter and may submit a letter for re-evaluation. The explanation letter will address the criteria not met and give information on the process of submitting a letter of re-evaluation.

IdahoSTARS categorizes training into three levels:

• Introductory level for early childhood educators/providers
  Trainer must have a least an Associate’s degree and experience in the training topic area
• Intermediate level for early childhood educators/providers
  Trainer must have at least a Bachelor’s degree and experience in the training topic area
• Advanced level for early childhood educators/providers
  Trainer must have at least a Master’s degree and experience in the training topic area

Development of Trainings

When developing training a trainer should:

• Understand the adult learner (Review The Adult Learner by Robin J. Fogarty and Brian M. Pete; this book is available for checkout from your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Office.)
• Include modifications of the training material that will be used to include all children and families: think about poverty, disabilities, family structure, etc.
• Include the three types of learning styles: auditory, kinesthetic and visual
• Use current, scholarly sources
• Review and know the Ten Core Knowledge Components for Early Care and Education
• Review and know the Idaho Early Learning eGuidelines
  Note: Trainers need to mention the Idaho Early Learning eGuidelines during each training opportunity they conduct

For more information on developing a training, refer to the Developing Trainings information.

To complete the Training Approval Packet read and follow steps:

Step 1: Fill out and Attach

Fill out the Training Approval Packet (located at the bottom of this page)

Before Training

Print the following documents located at the bottom of the page:

• An attendance sheet (excel spreadsheet)
• Same Day Evaluation (make a copy for each attendee)
• Reflective Evaluation Information Sheet (make a copy for each attendee)

During Training

• Each participant is registered on the IdahoSTARS Attendance Sheet.
• Each participant receives:
  • Reflective Evaluation Information Sheet
  • Same Day Evaluation

Note: For quality assurance, IdahoSTARS requires that all attendees receive information about completing the reflective evaluations after 2 weeks following the training.

After Training

Enter attendees into Trainer Database (within 5 days) to ensure that attendees receive the training hours and can complete their 2 week Reflective Evaluation. If training has homework, trainer enters completion of homework into Training Database as it is received.