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Public School-Operated UPK Information Session Goals • Increase your understanding of QUALITYstarsNY • Answer your questions and concerns about participating in QUALITYstarsNY • Have you apply to participate! Agenda • • • • • • Welcome What is QUALITYstarsNY? The implementation process The application process Questions and answers Survey Watch the Video! Key Elements of QRIS Standards • For programs and practitioners aligned to the Early Learning Guidelines Communication & Outreach • For consumers, programs, practitioners and funders Financial Supports •Ongoing, adequate and linked to standards Quality Improvements • Professional development to meet and maintain standards Data, Monitoring & Accountability •For compliance with standards and revision of system Design of QUALITYstarsNY • Statewide and voluntary • Standards that outline high quality program practices • Points based on meeting the standards • 5 star levels New York’s 5 Star Levels Meeting basic standards Achieving satisfactory quality Achieving good quality Achieving very good quality Achieving excellent quality QUALITYstarsNY Components Standards Assessments Quality Improvements 8 The Standards • Developed using information from New York State regulations for UPK, Head Start Program Performance Standards, assessment tools and other research-based sources. The Standards • 3 versions – Center/School-based care – Family home-based care – School-age child care (waiting final approval) • All versions have four categories – – – – Learning Environment Family Engagement Qualifications and Experience Management and Leadership The Points • 360 possible points • The percentage of points earned out of total points possible determines the rating Points by Star Levels Applicant 10% - 39% 40% - 59% 60% - 84% 85% - 100% Distribution of Points 25% 25% 30% 20% Learning Environment Family Engagement Qualifications & Experience Management & Leadership Observations • Two main independent observation tools – Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale – Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale • Used during the assessment process • Used nationally and internationally as a valid and reliable measure of classroom and program quality • Used in 23 other statewide QRIS Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) • Used in the quality improvement process • Evaluate classroom interactions • Assesses three domains of effective interactions: emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support • The CLASS tool provides a snapshot of the classroom interactions • Support teachers’ unique professional development needs as well as set programwide goals Quality Improvement • • • • Quality Improvement Specialist Quality Improvement Plan Funds for resources Accountability and support The Rating Process Site submits standard selfstudy and documentation Site staff completes profile in Aspire Site gets provisional star rating Site creates a QIP and engages in quality improvement Independent ERS is conducted ERS information is incorporated into QIP Site is assigned active rating 2012 Implementation: Public School-Operated UPK Programs Goals • Goal: to implement QUALITYstarsNY in various regions in NYS • SED funding to engage programs and providers in communities with Persistently Lowest Achieving schools • Private funding to expand implementation • Baseline ratings in 2012 and re-rating in 2014 • Successfully engage programs in Aspire, New York’s registry of early childhood professionals Participation Criteria • UPK classroom(s) in a public school (operated by the school district) Timeline Sept. – Oct. 2012 • Recruitment • Applications to participate October 31, 2012 • Application deadline Nov. – Dec. 2012 • Selections • Orientations Jan. – February 2013 February 1, 2013 • Standards Self-Study • Aspire documentation due March 1, 2013 • Standards Self-Study deadline March – May 2013 • ERS observations • Quality Improvement Planning Summer 2013 Fall 2013 • Quality Improvement • CLASS observations Progress to Date • Approximately 450 community-based programs have started the process • Participants are currently completing Aspire profiles and the standards self-study • 60-80 school-operated UPK programs across the state will be selected 23 Aspire • Teacher and staff professional development record • Training and support will be provided • Needed materials include: – – – – – Copies of official transcripts Employment history Credential certificates Training certificates Teacher certifications • One time submission plus on-going proof of PD Participant Expectations • Attend orientation sessions in Nov – Dec 2012 • Staff enter qualifications and experience in Aspire and submit appropriate documentation • Complete all required paperwork • Work with Quality Improvement Specialists • Proper use of funds and resources Incentives and Supports • At least $500 to purchase supplies and materials • QUALITY Scholars for professional development including training and coursework • All funds will be awarded in line with the Quality Improvement Plan • Dedicated Quality Improvement Specialist support Application • Online application – Enter BEDS code number – Receive confirmation e-mail – Enter program information such as date opened, contact information, accreditation dates if applicable, enrollment information • Deadline to apply: October 31, 2012 • http://portal.qsny.welsfoundation.org/ UPK Selection Process • Selections will be made in November 2012 • All selections will be made by QUALITYstarsNY, not the recruiting agency • School-operated UPK programs will represent a diversity of sizes and locations Questions? More Information • Visit www.qualitystarsny.org • E-mail [email protected]