by Phoebe Harris | Sep 13, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page I have a degree in Special Education. Do I still need to take the Supporting Inclusion: Laws and Practices on-demand training? In Standard 4: Administration and Business Practices, at Star 3 the Program Director/Owner is...
by Phoebe Harris | Sep 6, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page Once I start the application, do I have to finish it all at once? Can I pick up where I left off? First off, for a quick review, here’s what you’ll need to log in to the application: Your MRTQ Registry login email and...
by Phoebe Harris | Aug 30, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page I’m overwhelmed by the Rising Stars for ME Inclusive Practices Checklist. Where do I start? In Standard 2: Program Evaluation, at Stars 3, 4, and 5 a program is required to complete all or parts of the Rising Stars for ME...
by Phoebe Harris | Aug 23, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page Can you explain more about the requirement in Star 4 for “an articulated approach to learning and development?” In Standard 1: Learning Environment and Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Star 4 adds a requirement...
by Phoebe Harris | Aug 16, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page How should a Program Director at a facility document completion of Leadership training for Standard 4.3.4? What if I completed a college course on program administration instead of the MRTQ PDN training? The purpose of this...
by Phoebe Harris | Aug 9, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page I have not completed the MELDS or IT MELDS, but I have a college degree and ten years of experience. Can I get a waiver for this training requirement? You can read this previous Tip of the Week to learn more about who in...
by Phoebe Harris | Aug 2, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page What if my staff or I can’t get into a MELDS or IT MELDS training before our Rising Stars for ME expiration date? You can read last week’s Tip of the Week to learn more about who in your program is required to take which...
by Phoebe Harris | Jul 26, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page Do I need to take the MELDS or IT MELDS? To achieve a Star 3 or higher rating with Rising Stars for ME, certain staff must complete the Maine Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS) and/or the Infant Toddler Maine...
by Phoebe Harris | Jul 19, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page Where Does My Program Fit with Rising Stars for ME? You may have noticed that Rising Stars for ME includes two versions of the Standards – one for Facilities and one for Family Child Care. The categories align with the...
by Phoebe Harris | Jul 12, 2023 | Rising Stars
RISING STARS Q&A Return to Q&A Home Page How do I know when to complete my Rising Stars for ME application? At the end of March, all programs with active Quality for ME certificates were issued new Rising Stars for ME certificates. The expiration date appears on...
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