Transcript FY14 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Grant Board of Early Education and Care: Discussion Tuesday, April 9, 2013

FY14 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Grant
Board of Early Education and Care:
Discussion
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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Table of Contents
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FY13 UPK Grants Review:
 FY13 UPK Policy Objectives
 FY13 UPK Grant Eligibility Requirements
 FY13 UPK Grant/Grantee Information
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FY14 UPK Grant:
 Overview of the FY14 Grant Eligibility Requirements
 Proposals to the FY14 UPK Grant
 Challenges Posed for the FY14 UPK Grant
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Appendices:
FY13 UPK Grants Review
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UPK Policy Objectives for FY13
(1) Further Alignment of UPK with the Quality Rating
Improvement System (QRIS):
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Current UPK programs must be at least self-assessed Level 3 in QRIS in
order to be eligible for the renewal grant.
(2) Increase Access to UPK Funds:
Current UPK programs must also demonstrate that they serve “high
needs children” to be eligible for the renewal grant.
 Programs will be required to conduct formative assessments and
screenings to identify “high needs children.”
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(3) Increase the Number of Programs Participating in UPK:
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Any program that attains at least a self-assessed Level 3 in QRIS and
serves “high needs children” will be considered a UPK program and can
apply for the open competitive grant.
FY 13 UPK Eligibility Requirements
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FY 13 Eligibility Requirements
Renewal Grant (511-A)
Exemption(s)
Open Competitive (511-B)
Exemption(s)
1
EEC Licensed or License-Exempt.
√
√
2
Have an income-eligible contract, and/or voucher agreement in place and be
willing to accept EEC-subsidized or low-income children.
√
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3
Provide access to full-day, full-year services for working families.
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4
Provide a developmentally appropriate program.
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5
Have current accreditation or a non-expired Child Development Associate (CDA)
credential or higher for family child care educators (AA, BA, or Master’s degree).
ACCREDITATION
REQUIREMENT WAIVER for
Level 3 Grantees
NO ACCREDITATION
REQUIREMENT WAIVER
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Be serving preschool-aged children (age 2 years 9 months to kindergarten eligible
in the community in which they live).
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Satisfactorily complete and submit all prior year data assessment reports.
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Participate in the Massachusetts QRIS.
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Be at least a level 3 in QRIS.
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GRANDFATHERING CLAUSE
NO GRANDFATHERING
CLAUSE
Demonstrate that they serve “high needs children.”
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Provide screening and/or formative assessment scores for each child in the
classroom.
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Provide a competitive compensation package for lead teachers.
FUNDING EXEMPTION
NO FUNDING EXEMPTION
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Program match is required of all programs.
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Demonstrate pre-kindergarten to third grade alignment with the school district in
which they are located.
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FY13 UPK Budget (Line Item 3000-5075)
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Original Budget Allocation:
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AA: Payroll
CC: Contracted
DD: Fringe
EE: Postage & Office Supplies
FF: Books & Toolkits
HH: Research Consultants
JJ: Training Consultants
PP: Grants
9C Reductions
$7,500,000
$158,896
$18,151
$2,318
$12,087
$5,800
$395,120
$130,000
$6,710,011
- $67,617
$7,432,383
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FY13 UPK Budget (Line Item 3000-5075)
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PP: Grants
$6,710,011
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•
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$801,050
$4,714,458
$1,007,438
$166,181
Assessment Grant
Renewal Grant
Open Competitive Grant
Balance (Unallocated)
FY13 UPK Grant Information
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Renewal Grant (511-A)
Open Competitive (511-B)
FY13 UPK Total
Date Posted
March 30, 2012
August 30, 2012
N/A
Money Allocated
$5,500,000.00
$500,000.00
$6,000,000.00
Money Awarded
$4,735,342
$1,007,438
$5,742,780
Number of High Needs
Children Identified*
1,611
342
1,953
Number of Children in UPK
Classrooms*
5,844
1,492
7,336
Number of UPK Programs
180
46
226
Number of UPK Classrooms
362
80
442
FY14 UPK Grant
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Proposed FY14 UPK Renewal Grant Eligibility Criteria
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1
All programs must be EEC Licensed or License-Exempt.
2
All programs must also have an income-eligible contract, and/or voucher agreement in place and be
willing to accept EEC-subsidized or low-income children.
3
All programs must provide access to full-day, full-year services for working families.
4
All programs must provide a developmentally appropriate program.
5
All programs must have current accreditation or a non-expired Child Development Associate (CDA)
credential or higher for family child care educators (AA, BA, or Master’s degree).
6
All classrooms for which an applicant is seeking UPK funding must be serving preschool-aged children
(age 2 years 9 months to kindergarten eligible in the community in which they live).
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All programs must satisfactorily complete and submit all prior year data assessment reports.
8
All programs must be self-assessed at a level 3 or above in the Massachusetts QRIS Program Manager.
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All programs must demonstrate that they serve “high needs children.”
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All programs must provide screening and/or formative assessment scores for each child in the
classroom.
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All programs must provide a competitive compensation package for lead teachers.
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Program match is required of all programs.
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All programs must demonstrate pre-kindergarten to third grade alignment with the school district in
which they are located.
Proposed FY14 UPK Renewal Grant Eligibility Criteria
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Criterion 1: “All programs must be EEC Licensed or License-Exempt.”
 No Changes Proposed.
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Criterion 2: “All programs must also have an income-eligible contract, and/or
voucher agreement in place and be willing to accept EEC-subsidized or lowincome children.”
 No Changes Proposed.
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Criterion 3: “All programs must provide access to full-day, full-year services for
working families.”
 No Changes Proposed.
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Criterion 4: “All programs must provide a developmentally appropriate
program.”
 No Changes Proposed.
Proposed FY14 UPK Renewal Grant Eligibility Criteria
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Criterion 5: “All programs must have current accreditation or a non-expired
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher for family child care
educators (AA, BA, or Master’s degree).”
 No Changes Proposed.
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Criterion 6: “All classrooms for which an applicant is seeking UPK funding must
be serving preschool-aged children (age 2 years 9 months to kindergarten
eligible in the community in which they live).”
 No Changes Proposed.
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Criterion 7: “All programs must satisfactorily complete and submit all prior
year data assessment reports.”
 Proposal – add clarifying language: “A program will be considered to
satisfactorily complete the data reporting requirements by entering the
data for all domains for all the children in the UPK classroom(s) in the
formative assessment tools for each reporting period.”
Proposed FY14 UPK Renewal Grant Eligibility Criteria
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Criterion 8: “All programs must be self-assessed at a level 3 or above in the
Massachusetts QRIS Program Manager.”
 Proposal – add clarifying language: “For the purposes of this grant, ‘selfassessed’ at level 3 or above in the Massachusetts QRIS is defined as a
program completing an online application with the status of ‘Final Submitted to EEC’ for level 3 or above in EEC’s QPM.”
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Proposal - the “grandfathered” UPK programs must demonstrate
movement toward Level 3 in QRIS by the end of FY13: the
“grandfathered” UPK programs that are not self-assessed level 3 in QRIS,
at a minimum, need to open an online application in EEC’s QPM by June
30, 2013 in order to receive the first grant payment. Those programs
who fail to open an application for level 3 by June 30, 2013 will not be
eligible to receive the first grant payment. Programs will not receive any
further grant payments until they complete the online application for
level 3.
Proposed FY14 UPK Renewal Grant Eligibility Criteria
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Criterion 9: “All programs must demonstrate that they serve ‘high
needs children.’”
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Proposal – modify the “high needs children” definition from
“multiple risk factors” to the following: “High needs children” is
defined as children who have two or more risk factors linked to poor
school and life outcomes:
i. Children and parents with special needs;
ii. Children whose home language is not English;
iii. Families and children involved with multiple state agencies;
iv. English language learners;
v. Recent immigrants;
vi. Children with parents who are deployed and are not living on a
military base;
vii. Low-income households;
viii. Parents with less than a high school education;
ix. Children who are homeless or move more than once a year.”
Proposed FY14 UPK Renewal Grant Eligibility Criteria
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Criterion 10: “All programs must provide screening and/or formative
assessment scores for each child in the classroom.”
 No Changes Proposed.
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Criterion 11: “All programs must provide a competitive compensation
package for lead teachers.”
 No Changes Proposed.
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Criterion 12: “Program match is required of all programs.”
 No Changes Proposed.
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Criterion 13: “All programs must demonstrate pre-kindergarten to
third grade alignment with the school district in which they are
located.”
 No Changes Proposed.
FY14 UPK Renewal Grant Challenges Posed
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Effective Data Reporting with High Needs Children.
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Parental Consent Form - parents “opting out.”
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Attrition Rate for UPK Grantees – possibility that a significant
number of programs do not attain Level 3 in QRIS by June
30,2013.
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Funding Availability - the total ask from UPK Grantees could
exceed the total amount that was awarded in FY13
($5,742,780).
• Possible Scenario – all of the UPK Grantees identify 5
high needs students per UPK classroom for FY14 which
would total 2,210 students. Funding Formula: $3,009
x 2,210 students = $6,649,890.
Appendices/Background
Information
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FY13 UPK Funding Formula
Number of
High Needs
Children in
Classroom
FY13 Grant
Amount
1 High Needs
Child
2 High Needs
Children
3 High Needs
Children
4 High Needs
Children
5 High Needs
Children
$3,009
$6,018
$9,027
$12,036
$15,045
• Funding was limited up to a maximum of five (5) “high needs children” per
classroom. For those programs that have less than five (5) “high needs children” in
their classrooms, the formula was calculated to fund the specific number of
students in their respective programs.
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FY13 UPK Grantee Information
Total Number of UPK Programs = 226
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Program Type
Region 1
(Western)
Region 2
(Central)
Region 3
(Northeast)
Region 4
(Metro)
Region 5
(Southeast)
Region 6
(Metro Boston)
Center Based
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23
18
18
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Public Schools
7
0
2
0
0
2
Systemaffiliated FCCs
9
9
38
4
7
19
Independent
FCCs
1
0
0
0
0
0
Private Schools
0
0
0
0
1
0
Total
36
32
58
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42
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FY13 UPK Grantee Information – QRIS Levels – 3/6/13
Total Number of UPK Programs = 226
Program
Type
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QRIS
Level 4
QRIS
Level 3
QRIS
Level 2
QRIS
Level 1
Center
Based
4
73
41
9
Public
Schools
1
4
2
4
Systemaffiliated
FCCs
1
31
39
15
Independent
FCCs
0
1
0
0
Private
Schools
0
1
0
0
Total
6
110
82
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Notes
• 1 program has been granted Level 3 status.
• 8 out of 41 Level 2 programs have opened draft
applications.
• 4 out of 9 Level 1 programs have opened draft
applications.
• 1 out of 2 Level 2 programs have opened a draft
application.
• 2 out of 4 Level 1 programs have opened draft
applications.
• 7 out of 39 Level 2 programs have opened draft
applications.
• 5 out of 15 Level 1 programs have opened draft
applications.
• Total of 110 UPK Programs that have not self-assessed
Level 3 in the QRIS Program Manager as of March 6, 2013.
FY13 UPK Grantee Information – QRIS Levels – 4/3/13
Total Number of UPK Programs = 226
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Program
Type
QRIS
Level 4
QRIS
Level 3
QRIS
Level 2
QRIS
Level 1
Center
Based
4
75
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• 14 Center-based UPK Programs have opened a draft
application in the QRIS Program Manager as of April 3,
2013.
Public
Schools
1
4
2
4
• 3 Public School UPK Programs have opened a draft
application in the QRIS Program Manager as of April 3,
2013.
• 11 System-affiliated FCC UPK Programs have opened a
draft application in the QRIS Program Manager as of April
3, 2013.
Systemaffiliated
FCCs
1
33
40
12
Independent
FCCs
0
1
0
0
Private
Schools
0
1
0
0
Total
6
114
85
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Notes
• Total of 106 UPK Programs that have not self-assessed
Level 3 in the QRIS Program Manager as of April 3, 2013.
Communications about Self-Assessing Level 3 in
the QRIS Program Manager
Date
Communication
Method
April 13, 2011
FY12 UPK Grant, p.
3.
“In addition, the following updates have been made to the FY12 grant … Programs may be
required to be level 3 in QRIS by FY13 subject to Board approval.”
March 30, 2012
FY13 UPK Grant, p.
6.
“… Current UPK programs that do not satisfy level 3 in the Massachusetts QRIS may be
grandfathered in for only one year. However, the grandfathered UPK programs will not be
eligible to apply for the FY 2014 UPK grant funding if they fail to attain level 3 in the
Massachusetts QRIS by the end of the FY 2013 grant period.”
Email
“For those UPK programs that did not self-assess at level 3 in QRIS when they applied for the
FY13 UPK Grant, please start working on your level 3 QRIS applications in the QRIS Program
Manager (the sooner, the better) … As stated in the FY13 UPK Grant RFR, programs will not be
eligible to apply for the FY14 UPK grant funding if programs fail to self-assess at level 3 in QRIS
by the end of the FY13 grant period.”
March 7, 2013
Email
“… I want to remind those FY13 UPK programs that did not self-assess at level 3 in the
Massachusetts QRIS when they applied for the FY13 UPK Grant to start working on your level 3
QRIS applications in EEC’s online QRIS Program Manager (QPM) … The FY13 UPK Grant states
that programs will not be eligible to apply for the FY14 UPK Grant funding if programs fail to
self-assesed at level 3 in the QPM by the end of the FY13 grant period (June 30, 2013) … Also, I
want to inform you that EEC has regional staff members that can offer technical assistance
should you have any questions about the QRIS process.”
March 11, 2013
Program Quality
Specialists
Meeting in Worcester Regional Office with EEC’s Regional Program Quality Specialists to review
list of UPK Grantees.
March 12, 2013 to
Present
Program Quality
Specialists
EEC’s Regional Program Quality Specialists have started to contact the UPK programs that have
not self-assessed Level 3 in the QRIS Program Manager to offer technical assistance.
December 5, 2012
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Language/Notes
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based
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Total of 153 Exemptions Requested.
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Top 5 QRIS Exemptions Requested for Center-based Programs:
 3B.3.1: 75 percent of classrooms have Educator(s) with a Bachelor’s
degree or higher who work for the full program day. (18 Requests)
 3B.2.2: 50 percent of classrooms have Educator(s) with a Bachelor’s
degree or higher who work for the full program day. (16 Requests)
 3B.2.3: All Educators (Lead teachers, teachers, teaching aides, etc.) have
a minimum of 3 college credits in early childhood education, or related
field. (13 Requests)
 3A.3.2: Program administrator has at least 9 credit-bearing hours of
specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership, and
management. (10 Requests)
 1A.3.2: Staff has received formal professional development in the
curriculum; using the MA Guidelines for Preschool Learning Standards or
Infant / Toddler Learning; documenting children's progress; and working
with children from diverse languages and cultures and second language
acquisition. (9 Requests)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – FCC
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Total of 48 Exemptions Requested.
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Top 5 QRIS Exemptions Requested for FCC Programs:
 2A.2.2: Annual consultations by a Health Consultant to monitor records,
update health care policies and practices, identify program issues, assist
programs in complying with health and safety requirements and provides
a written report to the program. (14 Requests)
 1A.2.2: Educators demonstrate completion of professional development
in curriculum, screening tools, and formative assessment. (8 Requests)
 3A.3.1: At least one educator, that works the full program day, meets the
requirements of Level 2 and has CDA, (or higher i.e. Associate’s degree or
Bachelor’s degree) with 15 college credits in early childhood education,
child development, and/or special education. (7 Requests)
 5B.2.1: If FCC has an Assistant, there are scheduled meetings each week
to ensure the Assistant receives feedback and is informed on all issues. (5
Requests – claimed it was NOT APPLICABLE)
 3A.3.4: All other adults caring for children, consistently, have a minimum
of 6 college credits in early childhood education, child development
and/or special education. (3 Requests)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 4
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2A.3.1: Program, with parental consent, provides (directly or
through collaboration) vision, hearing and dental screenings, and
shares results with families. (1 Request)
2A.4.1: Demonstrates stimulating indoor and outdoor
environments that provides access to sinks in the classroom. (2
Requests)
4A.2.1: Program completes Strengthening Families Self-Assessment
and uses data to engage in continuous improvement. (1 Request)
5A.4.1: Program staff and advisory board are involved in the
development of the business plan and it is reviewed periodically for
updating. (3 Requests)
5A.4.3: An outside audit is conducted annually by a certified public
accountant. (3 Requests)
5B.4.4: Program has an incentive program that rewards each
educator that achieves the next step on the career ladder. (3
Requests)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 3
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1A.3.1: Staff include parental input in the progress reports. (5 Requests)
1A.3.2: Staff has received formal professional development in the curriculum;
using the MA Guidelines for Preschool Learning Standards or Infant / Toddler
Learning; documenting children's progress; and working with children from
diverse languages and cultures and second language acquisition. (10
Requests)
1A.3.4: Staff demonstrate language and literacy skills either in English or the
child's language that provide a model for children. (2 Requests)
1B.3.1: Staff engage children in meaningful conversations, use open-ended
questions and provide opportunities throughout the day to scaffold their
language to support the development of more complex receptive and
expressive language, support children's use of language to share ideas,
problem solve and have positive peer interactions. (1 Request)
2A.2.1: Annual consultation by a Health Consultant to monitor records,
update health care policies and practices, identify program issues, assist
programs in complying with health and safety requirements and provide a
written report to the program, unless needs of a child require additional
consultation. (1 Request)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 3
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2A.3.1: Program, with parental consent, provides (directly or
through collaboration) vision, hearing and dental screenings, and
shares results with families. (4 Requests)
2A.3.2: Staff are trained in how to work with children with special
diets, allergies and specialized feeding issues. (1 Request)
2A.3.3: Demonstrates healthy, safe and clean indoor and outdoor
environments. (3 Requests)
3A.2.2: Program administrators with primary responsibility for the
supervision of educators in the program, has a BA degree. (2
Requests)
3A.2.4: Program administrator is trained in the MA Guidelines for
Preschool Learning Experiences, the Infant / Toddler Learning
Guidelines, child development, the Strengthening Families
protective factors, and is knowledgeable about the core
competencies in order to be able to develop their staff’s
professional development plans. (1 Request)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 3
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3A.3.1: Program administrator has at least a Bachelor’s degree. (2 Requests)
3A.3.2: Program administrator has at least 9 credit-bearing hours of
specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership, and
management. (10 Requests)
3B.2.2: 50 percent of classrooms have Educator(s) with a Bachelor’s degree
or higher who work for the full program day. (2 Requests)
3B.2.3: All Educators (Lead teachers, teachers, teaching aides, etc.) have a
minimum of 3 college credits in early childhood education, or related field.
(2 Requests)
3B.3.1: 75 percent of classrooms have Educator(s) with a Bachelor’s degree
or higher who work for the full program day. (18 Requests)
4A.2.1: Program completes Strengthening Families Self-Assessment and uses
data to engage in continuous improvement. (2 Requests)
4A.2.3: Program has developed informational materials on the program that
are in the language of the community, are available for staff to use in the
community and are given to prospective families. (1 Request)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 3
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4A.3.2: Families are encouraged to volunteer in the program, to assist in the
classroom, and share cultural and language traditions or other interests such
as their jobs, hobbies and other relevant information. (3 Requests)
4A.3.3: Program ensures that there are translators available, as needed, at
meetings, workshops and conferences to ensure strong communication
between the program and families. (1 Request)
4A.3.4: Program representative(s) participate in local community group
work that is related to early childhood, and the cultural groups served by
the program and/or family support. (2 Requests)
5A.3.3: Results of the annual survey are used to develop the a
comprehensive written program improvement plan. (1 Request)
5A.3.5: Program tracks and monitors teacher turn over and has plan for
addressing turn over. (1 Request)
5A.4.3: An outside audit is conducted annually by a certified public
accountant. (4 Requests)
5B.2.2: Staff are given feedback on instructional practice on a monthly basis.
(1 Request)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 3
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5B.3.5: Staff salary scales reflect the educational levels, experience and
performance levels, as determined by the annual evaluation of the staff
members, and is comparable with the current wage level of others in the
community with the same levels of education. (1 Request)
5B.4.4: Program has an incentive program that rewards each educator that
achieves the next step on the career ladder. (1 Request)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 2
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1A.3.4: Staff demonstrate language and literacy skills either in English or
the child's language that provide a model for children. (1 Request)
2A.3.1: Program, with parental consent, provides (directly or through
collaboration) vision, hearing and dental screenings, and shares results with
families. (1 Request)
3A.2.2: Program administrators with primary responsibility for the
supervision of educators in the program, has a BA degree. (2 Requests)
3A.2.3: Program administrator has a minimum of 3 college credits in
administration and management and 12 college credits in early childhood
education/child development/ special education and 2 years experience as
an administrator. (3 Requests)
3A.2.4: Program administrator is trained in the MA Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, the Infant / Toddler Learning Guidelines, child
development, the Strengthening Families protective factors, and is
knowledgeable about the core competencies in order to be able to develop
their staff’s professional development plans. (6 Requests)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 2
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3B.2.1: All staff working in program have a high school diploma or GED. (5
Requests)
3B.2.2: 50 percent of classrooms have Educator(s) with a Bachelor’s
degree or higher who work for the full program day. (13 Requests)
3B.2.3: All Educators (Lead teachers, teachers, teaching aides, etc.) have a
minimum of 3 college credits in early childhood education, or related field.
(10 Requests)
4A.2.1: Program completes Strengthening Families Self-Assessment and
uses data to engage in continuous improvement. (2 Requests)
5A.2.1: Communication and updates on the program are provided to
Educators and families. (4 Requests)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 1
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1A.2.2: Materials reflect the language and culture of the children in the
classroom, their communities, and represent the diversity of society. (1
Request)
2A.2.2: Demonstrates healthy, safe and clean indoor and outdoor
environments. (1 Request)
2A.3.3: Demonstrates healthy, safe and clean indoor and outdoor
environments. (1 Request)
3A.2.2: Program administrators with primary responsibility for the
supervision of educators in the program, has a BA degree. (1 Request)
3A.2.3: Program administrator has a minimum of 3 college credits in
administration and management and 12 college credits in early childhood
education/child development/ special education and 2 years experience as
an administrator. (1 Request)
3A.3.1: Program administrator has at least a Bachelor’s degree. (1 Request)
3B.2.1: All staff working in program have a high school diploma or GED. (1
Request)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – Center-Based - Level 1
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3B.2.2: 50 percent of classrooms have Educator(s) with a Bachelor’s degree
or higher who work for the full program day. (1 Request)
3B.2.3: All Educators (Lead teachers, teachers, teaching aides, etc.) have a
minimum of 3 college credits in early childhood education, or related field.
(1 Request)
5A.3.4: Program has a annual review conducted of the accounting records
by an independent party who has accounting or bookkeeping expertise. (2
Requests)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – FCC - Level 4
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No Exemptions Requested for QRIS Level 4 FCC
programs.
QRIS Exemptions Requested – FCC - Level 3
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2A.3.3: Educator is trained in how to work with children with special diets,
allergies and specialized feeding issues. (1 Request)
3A.3.1: At least one educator, that works the full program day, meets the
requirements of Level 2 and has CDA, (or higher i.e. Associate’s degree or
Bachelor’s degree) with 15 college credits in early childhood education, child
development, and/or special education. (6 Requests)
3A.3.4: All other adults caring for children, consistently, have a minimum of 6
college credits in early childhood education, child development and/or
special education. (2 Requests)
3A.4.2: Ensures that one educator is in the FCC home at least two times a
month that has a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field. (1
Request)
4A.3.2: Educator has developed informational materials on the program that
are in the language of the community, are available for use in the community
and are given to prospective families. (1 Request)
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5A.3.1: Educators and family input are solicited on an annual basis through
a survey to evaluate the program and results are used to develop the a
comprehensive written program improvement plan. (1 Request)
5B.2.1: If FCC has an Assistant, there are scheduled meetings each week to
ensure the Assistant receives feedback and is informed on all issues. (1
Request – claimed it was NOT APPLICABLE)
QRIS Exemptions Requested – FCC - Level 2
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1A.2.2: Educators demonstrate completion of professional development in
curriculum, screening tools, and formative assessment. (7 Requests)
2A.2.2: Annual consultations by a Health Consultant to monitor records,
update health care policies and practices, identify program issues, assist
programs in complying with health and safety requirements and provides a
written report to the program. (13 Requests)
3A.2.2: At least one educator has a Child Development Associate's credential
(CDA), (or higher i.e. AA or BA) for the age of the children served OR EEC
Lead Teacher Qualified (Preschool or Infant/Toddler). (1 Request)
3A.2.4: Educator has an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) that
ensures that educator(s) is trained in the MA Guidelines for Preschool
Learning, Infant / Toddler Learning Guidelines, diversity, oral language
development, supporting children's literacy development, the Strengthening
Families protective factors, and includes an overview of the MA Curriculum
Frameworks. (2 Requests)
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3A.3.4: All other adults caring for children, consistently, have a minimum of
6 college credits in early childhood education, child development and/or
special education. (1 Request)
4A.2.3: Educator participates in community events. (1 Request)
4A.2.5: Educator completes Strengthening Families Self-Assessment and
uses data to engage in continuous improvement. (1 Request)
5A.2.2: Family Child Care Home has a written business plan. (1 Request)
5A.3.1: Educators and family input are solicited on an annual basis through
a survey to evaluate the program and results are used to develop the a
comprehensive written program improvement plan. (1 Request)
5B.2.1: If FCC has an Assistant, there are scheduled meetings each week to
ensure the Assistant receives feedback and is informed on all issues. (3
Requests – claimed it was NOT APPLICABLE)
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1A.2.2: Educators demonstrate completion of professional development in
curriculum, screening tools, and formative assessment. (1 Request)
2A.2.2: Annual consultations by a Health Consultant to monitor records,
update health care policies and practices, identify program issues, assist
programs in complying with health and safety requirements and provides a
written report to the program. (1 Request)
3A.3.1: At least one educator, that works the full program day, meets the
requirements of Level 2 and has CDA, (or higher i.e. Associate’s degree or
Bachelor’s degree) with 15 college credits in early childhood education,
child development, and/or special education. (1 Request)
5B.2.1: If FCC has an Assistant, there are scheduled meetings each week to
ensure the Assistant receives feedback and is informed on all issues. (1
Request – claimed it was NOT APPLICABLE)