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EQUIP is a public & private initiative to improve the quality of early care and education in Oregon.
August, 2010
EQUIP is a public & private initiative to improve the quality of
early care and education in Oregon.
EQUIP: Education & Quality Investment Partnership
To improve the quality of child care, strengthen the childhood care and education workforce and prepare Oregon’s youngest
children for success in school.
EQUIP PartnersEarly Childhood Matters
Advisory CouncilOregon Commission for
Child CareThe Children’s InstituteOregon Employment Dept.
Child Care DivisionPrivate Funders
The Oregon Community Foundation
Meyer Memorial Trust Penney Family Fund
Oregon Child Care Resource & Referral Network
Center for Career Development, Portland State University
Child Care Research Partnership, Oregon State University
Teaching Research Institute, Western Oregon University
Head Start Collaboration Office
Oregon Head Start Collaboration Office, National Office of Head Start/Dept. of Education
EQUIP: A Statewide Quality Improvement System
EQUIP facilitiesQuality Indicators ProgramOregon Program of Quality Quality Enhancement Testing
EQUIP providers and practitionersEducation AwardsOregon’s Registry CampaignScholarships for training & education
EQUIP FacilitiesQuality Indicator Program
Measures research-based quality indicators for all regulated child care and education facilities.
Oregon Program of Quality The Oregon Program of Quality is a state designation
indicating an identified, research-based, measure of quality.
Quality Enhancement ExperimentsContribution Tax Credit Quality Enhancement Projects
in two communities.Findings from three-years of intervention at each site.
Quality Indicator Program
Measures research-based quality indicators for all regulated child care and education facilities.
Research Based ObjectiveSustainableUniversal
Quality Indicator Program
Builds upon the existing infrastructure:
CCD Licensing collects quality information
Oregon State University analyzes data and creates the QIP Report
CCR&R’s disseminate quality information to parents and the public
Quality Indicator Program
Adult to child ratioGroup sizeEducation of director, teachers, and family child care
providersTraining of teachers and family child care providersAccreditationCenter staff retention and family child care home stabilityCompensation of center teachers
Quality Indicator ProgramThe QIP Report compares program level quality indicators to AAP standards, licensing standards and community averages.
Results:
1.Dissemination of quality information to providers, parents, and the public
2.Program-level data so facilities can target improvements & market strengths
3.Measurable results for investors and policy makers
4.Annual measures of average education, training, compensation, and other indicators at state & regional levels
Oregon Program of QualityA state designation indicating an identified, research-based, measure of quality.
Oregon Program of Quality
Oregon Program of Quality: a state designation of quality that aligns quality standards.
Alignment of Standards:Oregon’s early learning standards for child
outcomes: Early Childhood FoundationsFederal Head Start, Early Head Start, Oregon Pre-K,
and K-3rd Grade
Oregon Program of Quality
Six quality standards with demonstration criteriaCollaborative family partnershipsChild development and learningPhysical environmentHighly qualified personnelAdministration & business practicesHealth & safety
Oregon Program of Quality Application Process flow chart
OPQ Benefits for FacilitiesEligible for targeted technical assistance and funding to
move from basic licensing toward national accreditation.
Opportunity for technical assistance to meet Head Start performance standards.partner with Early Head Start, Head Start, and Early
Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education for community placements
OPQ Benefits for Facilities (cont.)
Eligible to receive subsidies for placing infants/toddlers, children with disabilities, school-age children, and those needing odd hour placements
Marketing materials for programs or small business
OPQ designation on Quality Indicator reports
Quality Enhancement ExperimentsProjects in two different communities
Random assignment of both centers and family child care homes
Intervention included coaching/mentoring, fcc networks, scholarships, facility funds, parent financial assistance
Results of intervention compared to controlsMeasures of quality increasedEnrollment in and movement on Oregon Registry increasedCare more stable and parents increased hours of
employment
EQUIPPING Individuals
Financial Incentives & Supports for Quality Improvement
Education Awards
Oregon’s Registry Campaign: Career Lattice
Scholarships for Training and Education
Education AwardsFinancial incentives for educational achievements and continued education and training.
EligibilityWorking a minimum of 20 hours/week; and Working with children under the age of 13
Size of Awards for Those Working: CCD Licensed (includes Head Start licensed) or Active DHS Listed Facilities
Milestone 1: Steps 3-6 = $100 Milestone 2: Steps 7-8.5 = $250 Milestone 3: Steps 9-12 = $ 500
License Exempt Facilities Milestone: Steps 3 and above = $50
Oregon’s Registry CampaignOregon’s statewide campaign for two years, 7/09 - 6/11.Goal: 50 percent of workforce enrolled and assigned a step in Oregon Registry.Concentrated effort by 13 local child care resource & referral agencies/direct contact with providers.
Engage providers in quality improvement initiativesIndividual and group coaching on enrollment and improvement plans
Focus on licensed family and center-based providers.T/TA support for Early Head Start Teachers to apply for Oregon
Registry at level 7 and Infant/Toddler Credential (State certificate as alternative to national CDA)
Scholarships
John & Betty Gray Scholarships (OCF)Community College EducationTraining and Certification
Support of Specialized Training (ARRA)Directors CertificateInfant Toddler CertificateInfant Toddler Mental Health Certificate
EQUIP System IntegrationOregon Registry Online
Individual training and education database of the childhood care and education workforce.
Ties facility level and individual data.
Training and education summaries for providers.
Will include all individuals working in regulated centers by 2011.
Statewide training calendar for all in the system training.
EQUIP SummaryQuality standards & assurance (QIP & OPQ)Dissemination of information to parents and the public
(QIP)Supports for Quality Improvement (Scholarships, Child
Care Contribution Tax Credit Projects, OPQ awards, Oregon Registry Campaign)
Financial Incentives (Education Awards, OPQ)System Integration (EQUIP—integration of quality
initiatives, OPQ standards alignment, Linking Oregon Registry Online and QIP databases)
Funding Sources$1.9 million ARRA for system quality improvements,
including automation$1.0 million ARRA for targeted infant/toddler quality
improvements – facilities and workforce$660,000 annually Child Care Contribution Tax Credits
Child Care and Development Fund –federal Discretionary funds
$450,000 Oregon Community Foundation$170,000 Penney Family Foundation$75,000 Meyer Memorial Trust
Contact InfoDawn Bonder
(503) [email protected]
Heidi East McGowan541.929.7501
Kitty Lake(541) 349-4108
Dell Ford(503) 947-5810
Thank you
