Attorney General Matt Denn
Delaware Stars Programs Celebrate Success and Growth
Wilmington, Delaware, December 6, 2013—More than 150 people joined Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn and Executive Director of Delaware Office of Early Learning, Harriet Dichter, on Thursday, December 5, to celebrate the accomplishments of Delaware Stars programs in New Castle County. Delaware Stars for Early Success is a quality rating and improvement system designed to help early childhood programs meet and sustain increasingly higher levels of quality in their programs.
Lt. Governor Matt Denn said he was honored to celebrate the accomplishments of people doing some of the most important work in the state. “The work of these committed, compassionate and skilled educators is so important,” said Denn. “They are changing young lives in very positive ways and improving the futures of children through early learning.”
Delaware Stars programs that achieved a Star 5, the highest rating, received awards and several other programs received certificates of achievement signed by Governor Jack Markell. In addition, “Shining Stars,” people nominated by participating programs who have helped programs achieve their goals, were recognized.
The number of participants in the Delaware Stars program increased from 322 to 473 in 2013. “We are excited about the continued growth of the Delaware Stars program,” said Director Dichter. “More programs participating in Stars means more opportunities for children to enroll in quality early learning programs, and science tells us how critical quality early learning programs are in preparing young children for success in school and life.”
Delaware Stars Programs Celebrate Success and Growth
Wilmington, Delaware, December 6, 2013—More than 150 people joined Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn and Executive Director of Delaware Office of Early Learning, Harriet Dichter, on Thursday, December 5, to celebrate the accomplishments of Delaware Stars programs in New Castle County. Delaware Stars for Early Success is a quality rating and improvement system designed to help early childhood programs meet and sustain increasingly higher levels of quality in their programs.
Lt. Governor Matt Denn said he was honored to celebrate the accomplishments of people doing some of the most important work in the state. “The work of these committed, compassionate and skilled educators is so important,” said Denn. “They are changing young lives in very positive ways and improving the futures of children through early learning.”
Delaware Stars programs that achieved a Star 5, the highest rating, received awards and several other programs received certificates of achievement signed by Governor Jack Markell. In addition, “Shining Stars,” people nominated by participating programs who have helped programs achieve their goals, were recognized.
The number of participants in the Delaware Stars program increased from 322 to 473 in 2013. “We are excited about the continued growth of the Delaware Stars program,” said Director Dichter. “More programs participating in Stars means more opportunities for children to enroll in quality early learning programs, and science tells us how critical quality early learning programs are in preparing young children for success in school and life.”