IdahoSTARS - Mentor/Coaching Resources

Welcome!

Our Mentor/Coaching program is designed to benefit children by supporting child care providers in centers and homes throughout Idaho.

Think Big with the Mentor/Coaching Resource Program

We are supporting child care providers in homes and centers throughout Idaho with projects big and small. We have qualified mentor/coaches waiting to help you succeed.

It's easy!

Ask Yourself:  If I could get expert help with anything in my child care business, what would that be? Would I like a mentor/coach to:

• Help me with QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) paperwork?
• Help me to integrate what I’m learning in the college classroom into my child care setting as part of the Apprenticeship Program?
•  Help me market my program?
•  Advise me on how to create a network for parent involvement and support?
•  Create or revise a business plan?
•  Help me enhance my classroom environment?
•  Work with me on issues involving health and safety?
•  Offer ideas on lesson planning?
•  Offer ideas on a particular emphasis like science or literacy?
•  Help me write or revise program policies and procedures?

Ask Us:  Dial 2-1-1 and ask to speak with the Quality Child Care Consultant in your region or with the director of the Mentor/Coaching Resources program. Tell us about your dream project. We have different types of mentor/coaching available for you. Individual projects are set up between child care providers and IdahoSTARS Approved Mentor/Coaches, depending on what you need. It is so easy! Mentor/Coaching scholarships are available and your cost is only hard work and commitment!

Why Not?  Take advantage of this great opportunity today. If you are registered in IdahoSTARS Professional Development System and eligible for incentives, call today. If you are not registered, dial 2-1-1 and ask for the Regional Quality Child Care Consultant in your region to begin the process.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead

Mentor/coaches, apprentices, and directors celebrate the completion of Apprenticeship!

Interested in becoming an IdahoSTARS Approved Mentor/Coach?   We are looking for child care professionals eager to join our mentor/coaching network. If you would like to support an early childhood professional with apprenticeship, the QRIS process, or a large or small individual project, consider becoming an IdahoSTARS Approved Mentor/Coach. We work with providers and mentor/coaches to match skill sets, interests, and time commitments with the right project. Access more information and the Mentor/Coach Application here.

	All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.
	Contact us!
	Dial 2-1-1 and ask for Julaine Ziegert,
	Director of Mentor/Coaching Resources
	Or email jziegert@idahoaeyc.org
Julaine Ziegert, Mentor/Coaching Resoures Director