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2012 Implementation
It’s finally here!
Goals• Goal: to implement QUALITYstarsNY in high
needs communities in NYS– State Education Department (SED) funding to
engage programs and providers in communities with Persistently Lowest Achieving schools
– Private funding to expand implementation– Public funding to support field test sites
Participation Criteria• Licensed, registered or regulated program or provider– Center- and family-based providers licensed/registered
with OCFS or NYC DOHMH– Registered/licensed UPK and Head Start classrooms in
CBOs and public schools– 4410/preschool special education programs– SED registered nursery schools
• Priority in selection will be made to programs:– Located in the priority zip codes– Operating for at least two years– Serving at least 25% low-income children
Participating Communities
Albany/SchenectadyBuffalo
Rochester
Long Island
Syracuse
Yonkers, Poughkeepsie
New York City
*Select zip codes in each community will be prioritized in the selection process; former field test sites in all communities are eligible to participate
Timeline• Recruitment• Applications to participateMay - June 2012• Standards Orientation with Quality Improvement
Specialist• Workforce Registry completion• Standards and documentation
July – Sept. 2012• Public School recruitment and engagement• Independent ERS observations• Quality Improvement Plans
Oct. – Dec. 2012• CLASS observations• Quality improvementsJan. – March 2013• Quality improvements including technical assistance,
trainings, coursework2013• ERS observations• Re-ratings2014
Implementation Components
7
Standards Self-Study
Observations
Quality Improvement
Plan
Standards Self-Study• Orientation to the standards• Support through standard interpretation,
documentation identification, and documentation submission
• ERS training support• Workforce Registry Support
Observations
• There are two main independent observation tools– Environment Rating Scales (ERS)
• Points are awarded based on the results of ERS observations. To be rated at the Three Star level or higher, programs must have independent ERS observations and obtain an average score of 4.25 or higher.
– Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)• CLASS observations scores are not factored into the standards or the points.
Programs rated at Star Four or Star Five will have independent CLASS observations and the results of these observations will be included in the teacher’s and the program’s quality improvement plans.
Quality Improvement• Quality Improvement Specialist support
– QI Specialists will meet with programs to discuss the standards and assessment results
• Quality Improvement Plan– Together the QI Specialist and the program administrator will
develop a plan for improvement with goals and action steps• Professional development and resources for improvement
– Funds will be available to support the professional development needs of the staff and to support the enhancement of the learning environment
The Rating Process
Site applies to participate
Site is selected to participate
Site staff completes profile in the Workforce
Registry
Site submits application for
rating and documentation
Site gets provisional star
rating
Site is assigned a baseline rating
ERS is conducted if applicable
Site creates a QIP and engages in
quality improvement
Incentives and Supports
• At least $500 to purchase supplies and materials identified in the QIP
• QUALITY Scholars funds will be available for professional development including training and coursework
• Dedicated Quality Improvement Specialist support
Participant Expectations
• Attend orientation sessions in July• Staff enter qualifications and experience in
Workforce Registry and submit appropriate documentation
• Complete all required paperwork • Work with Quality Improvement Specialists• Proper use of funds and resources
Recruiting AgenciesRegion Recruiting Agency
Capital District Capital District Child Care Council
Western New York Child Care Resource Network
Long Island Child Care Council of NassauChild Care Council of Suffolk
New York City The Consortium
Finger Lakes Child Care Council, Inc.
Central New York Child Care Solutions
Hudson Valley Child Care Council of Westchester
Application & Selection
• Online application• Deadline to apply: June 30, 2012 @ 5pm• Selections will be made in early July 2012• All selections will be made by QUALITYstarsNY,
not the recruiting agency• Programs and providers will represent a
diversity of program types, modalities, sizes and locations