You are not required to purchase STARI professional learning with the purchase of materials. However, we strongly recommend that everyone who teaches STARI should complete the STARI professional learning series. STARI is a teacher-led intervention, which relies on the teacher’s skill in leading discussions, and implementing specific routines for each component of the curriculum. Teachers who have completed the STARI training tend to be much more effective and confident STARI teachers.

We estimate that the STARI Professional Learning Series will take approximately 20 hours, with about 8 hours intended for completion before implementing STARI (Sessions 1-6) and the rest spread across the year (1-2 hours/month). There is likely to be quite a bit of variability depending on how quickly you move through the content, how many of the optional activities are done or skipped, and whether any of the sessions are done collaboratively. If completed collaboratively with a facilitator, we recommend two 6-hour days of training before the first day of school, followed by monthly 2-hour PLC meetings during the school year. For more information see Professional Learning Series .

STARI has been taught successfully by all types of teachers. The training is suitable for all teachers, regardless of teaching background.

At the present time, we have limited capacity to offer in-person training led by SERP staff. If in-person training is the best fit for your school/district, we strongly encourage you to consider the locally facilitated model described below. STARI training options include: Asynchronous virtual professional learning This is online, self-paced STARI training. This consists of 17 sessions, totaling approximately 20 hours of content, to be completed over the course of the school year. Content is delivered through a combination of video and hands-on activities. Over 500 teachers have engaged in this professional learning to date. Cost: $375 per person, with volume discounts available, $45 per person printed training binder (optional) In person, locally facilitated professional learning We offer a comprehensive facilitator guide that allows someone who is not familiar with STARI to lead professional learning, using our videos and online resources. Cost: $3000 for a one-year license for unlimited use for non-commercial purposes, $45 per person printed training binder (optional) Live virtual, SERP-facilitated professional learning We offer live virtual professional learning, divided over three six-hour days (with breaks included). Registered participants are provided with a Zoom link to attend, and digital handouts are provided. Sessions include content delivered by video, and interactive activities using Slido and breakout rooms. We sometimes offer open to the public live virtual training sessions, typically scheduled in the summer, at a cost of $375 per person. This cost also includes access to the asynchronous professional learning. We can also offer customized live virtual professional learning for interested schools/districts. This allows you to select your own dates, as well as include tailored content (e.g., how to access materials, feedback forms, etc). Cost: $3500 per day ($10,500 total) for a maximum of 100 participants per day Questions about additional formats of STARI professional learning? Please contact info@serpinstitute.org

Some teacher teams may prefer an in-person, collaborative professional learning experience, led by a local facilitator. A facilitator license provides access to a facilitator version of the online series to project to a group of participants, in order to lead collaborative sessions in person for non-commercial purposes. No prior knowledge of STARI is required for the facilitator. One printed facilitator guide is included with a facilitator license. Cost: $675/license. Purchase of 6 or more teacher licenses is also required.