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Staff Education and Career Development Policy

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	'''1. Commitment to Education and the PA Keys Career Pathway'''		'''1. Commitment to Education and the PA Keys Career Pathway'''

	Brookline Sprouts uses the '''Pennsylvania Keys Career Pathway''' as the framework for staff development. All staff are encouraged to set individualized education goals that align with the Career Pathway and their role within our program.		Brookline Sprouts uses the '''Pennsylvania Keys Career Pathway''' as the framework for staff development. All staff are encouraged to set individualized education goals that align with the Career Pathway and their role within our program. All staff are required to obtain at least 20 continuing education credits per year.

	'''2. Career Planning and PDO Partnership'''		'''2. Career Planning and PDO Partnership'''
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	'''5. Ongoing Monitoring and Support'''		'''5. Ongoing Monitoring and Support'''

	Directors track staff progress toward educational goals annually, celebrate achievements such as CDA completion or degree attainment, and update pay rates in alignment with the current pay scale.		Directors track staff progress toward educational goals annually, provide coaching to staff to assist them in their educational pathways, celebrate achievements such as CDA completion or degree attainment, and update pay rates in alignment with the current pay scale.


	Additional Information about Education Benefits can be found here: [[Education Reimbursement Policy]]		Additional Information about Education Benefits can be found here: [[Education Reimbursement Policy]]

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	Directors track staff progress toward educational goals annually, celebrate achievements such as CDA completion or degree attainment, and update pay rates in alignment with the current pay scale.		Directors track staff progress toward educational goals annually, celebrate achievements such as CDA completion or degree attainment, and update pay rates in alignment with the current pay scale.


			Additional Information about Education Benefits can be found here: [[Education Reimbursement Policy]]

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	* Directors collaborate annually with staff to '''determine professional development needs''' based on performance reviews, Keystone STARS standards, and each individual’s career goals.		* Directors collaborate annually with staff to '''determine professional development needs''' based on performance reviews, Keystone STARS standards, and each individual’s career goals.
	* '''On-site or virtual professional development sessions''' are scheduled to align with these training needs and staff availability.		* '''On-site or virtual professional development sessions''' are scheduled to align with these training needs and staff availability.
	* Staff are provided access to '''CCEI (ChildCare Education Institute)''' courses for CEUs, which may be completed at their own pace for additional learning and professional growth.		* Staff are provided access to '''CCEI (ChildCare Education Institute)''' courses for CEUs, which may be completed at their own pace for additional learning and professional growth. All staff have '''unlimited, on-demand access''' to CCEI’s full library of professional development courses. Team members are encouraged to take '''as many trainings as they’d like, whenever it fits their schedule''', to support continuous learning and advancement.

	'''4. Advanced Certifications and Leadership Growth'''		'''4. Advanced Certifications and Leadership Growth'''
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	* The '''Pennsylvania Director’s Credential Program''' or other approved leadership training.		* The '''Pennsylvania Director’s Credential Program''' or other approved leadership training.
	* Paid release time for coursework, mentoring, or observation related to credential completion when possible.

	'''5. Ongoing Monitoring and Support'''		'''5. Ongoing Monitoring and Support'''

	Directors track staff progress toward educational goals annually, celebrate achievements such as CDA completion or degree attainment, and update pay rates in alignment with the ~~PA Keys Career Pathway~~.		Directors track staff progress toward educational goals annually, celebrate achievements such as CDA completion or degree attainment, and update pay rates in alignment with the current pay scale.

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	'''1. Commitment to Education and the PA Keys Career Pathway'''		'''1. Commitment to Education and the PA Keys Career Pathway'''

	~~Tree of Life~~ Sprouts uses the '''Pennsylvania Keys Career Pathway''' as the framework for staff development. All staff are encouraged to set individualized education goals that align with the Career Pathway and their role within our program.		Brookline Sprouts uses the '''Pennsylvania Keys Career Pathway''' as the framework for staff development. All staff are encouraged to set individualized education goals that align with the Career Pathway and their role within our program.

	'''2. Career Planning and PDO Partnership'''		'''2. Career Planning and PDO Partnership'''

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	=== '''Staff Education and Career Development Policy''' ===		=== '''Staff Education and Career Development Policy''' ===
	~~Tree of Life~~ Sprouts is committed to supporting the continued education and professional growth of all staff. We believe that investing in staff development directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide to children and families.		Brookline Sprouts is committed to supporting the continued education and professional growth of all staff. We believe that investing in staff development directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide to children and families.

	'''1. Commitment to Education and the PA Keys Career Pathway'''		'''1. Commitment to Education and the PA Keys Career Pathway'''

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=== '''Staff Education and Career Development Policy''' ===
Tree of Life Sprouts is committed to supporting the continued education and professional growth of all staff. We believe that investing in staff development directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide to children and families.

'''1. Commitment to Education and the PA Keys Career Pathway'''

Tree of Life Sprouts uses the '''Pennsylvania Keys Career Pathway''' as the framework for staff development. All staff are encouraged to set individualized education goals that align with the Career Pathway and their role within our program.

'''2. Career Planning and PDO Partnership'''

We partner with the '''Southwest Regional Professional Development Organization (PDO)''' to help staff:

* Develop personalized '''career plans''' that include credit-bearing coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
* Access '''tuition assistance''' through programs such as '''TEACH Early Childhood® Pennsylvania''' and '''CDA Voucher Programs'''.
* Identify appropriate '''college pathways''', including participation in the '''Carlow University Apprenticeship Program''' or similar partnerships.

'''3. Professional Development Access and Scheduling'''

* Directors collaborate annually with staff to '''determine professional development needs''' based on performance reviews, Keystone STARS standards, and each individual’s career goals.
* '''On-site or virtual professional development sessions''' are scheduled to align with these training needs and staff availability.
* Staff are provided access to '''CCEI (ChildCare Education Institute)''' courses for CEUs, which may be completed at their own pace for additional learning and professional growth.

'''4. Advanced Certifications and Leadership Growth'''

Staff pursuing advanced credentials are encouraged and supported through:

* The '''Pennsylvania Director’s Credential Program''' or other approved leadership training.
* Paid release time for coursework, mentoring, or observation related to credential completion when possible.

'''5. Ongoing Monitoring and Support'''

Directors track staff progress toward educational goals annually, celebrate achievements such as CDA completion or degree attainment, and update pay rates in alignment with the PA Keys Career Pathway.