Transition Overview

Current to Future

Welcome

Goal – The purpose of this session is to share information with currently rated programs about the revisions to Step Up to Quality.

Agenda• Timeline for transition• Overview of revised standards• Outline next steps• Q & A

New Opportunities

October 2011 Ohio applies for Early Learning Challenge Grant (ELCG)

• Voluntary, competitive federal initiative • Partnership between U.S. Departments of Education

and Health and Human Services

January 1, 2012 Ohio is one of nine states awarded ELCG

• Highest awarded amount of $69,993,362• January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2015

Ohio’s Goals for Results

Develop and implement a system that addresses needs of most vulnerable children

• Low Income• Children with Disabilities• English Language Learners

Close kindergarten readiness gap by 5% for high needs children

Expand to serve 37,000 additional high needs children in highly rated programs

By 2020, purchase services only in high quality settings

Ohio’s Guiding Principles

• Single definition of QUALITY PoliciesProceduresVerification

• Inclusive of all program settingsSchool operatedCommunity based centersFamily child care homes

• Based on current research and best practices

• Differentiated and measurable

Ohio’s Guiding Principles

• Essential – things with most significant impact

• Achievable and sustainable - promotes continuous improvement

• Simple, understandable, clear

• Flexible on how achieved

• Meet commitments in the ELCG

SUTQ Overview of Revisions

• Identifies key areas of revision

• Compares current to revised

• Introduces new terminology

Transition Timeline

July 31, 2013 Deadline for submission of initial applications (programs not yet rated) under the current 3 step system

July 31, 2013 Currently rated programs with a rating expiration date prior to October 1, 2013 will be required to submit a renewal application prior to July 31, 2013

October 1, 2013 Currently rated programs will transition to assigned rating in new 5 step system

October 1, 2013 Unrated programs will be eligible to submit initial registrations

October 1, 2013 Currently rated programs (who have been at their current rating for more than six months) able to submit change registration.

Current Rating Extension

Programs rated by October 1, 2013 will have their rating expiration date extended by one year.

Example: Program is renewed/rated a Step 2 rating on May 5, 2013.

October 1, 2013 - Program will transition to new assigned rating of a Step 3 in 5 Star system

The program’s rating expiration date will be extended one year to May 5, 2015.

Program eligible to request an increase in their rating six months from rating date – November 5, 2013.

Revised Model

Building Blocks – Steps 1-3• Must meet all Program Standards at one level before progressing

to the next

Points – Steps 4 & 5• Must meet all Program Standards at Step 3• Points are earned by meeting selected Program Standards• At least one point must be earned in each of the four domains

Optional points can also be earned for Staff/Child Ratio/Group Size and Accreditation

Early Learning Learning and Development

Administrative PracticesAdministrative and

Leadership Practices

Specialized Training

Staff Education and Qualifications

Staff Qualifications and Professional Development

Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size

New: Family and Community Partnerships

Extra Points: Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size,

Accreditation

Benchmarks to Domains

Learning and Development

Learning and Development

Learning and Development

Learning and Development

Learning and Development

Learning and Development

Learning and Development

Classroom Observation Tool

Program Standard:Program supports each child’s development by providing well-structured learning environments and positive interactions among staff and children.

•State created tool used with Steps 3-5•Seven Elements with 3-5 Indicators in each Element•Used in random sample of classrooms• In final stages of development and review

Classroom Environment Elements

Materials ScheduleOrganization Curriculum

Staff/Child Interactions Elements

ResponsivenessInstructional StrategiesGuidance/Behavior Management

Classroom Observation Tool

Learning and Development

Steps 4&5

Points are earned by meeting selected Program Standards.

5 points Teachers plan intentional and purposeful activities and experiences that meet the needs/interests/abilities of children across all developmental domains.

3 pointsTeacher supports children’s active engagement through opportunities for exploration and learning.

5 pointsOngoing child assessment results are used to make, adjust and refine instructional decisions and to evaluate child progress.

4 pointsFamilies are provided multiple opportunities to understand the assessment process used and data collected, review and contribute to their child’s education plan, and share information about their child’s progress toward learning goals.

4 points Lead teacher documents progress on action steps and readjusts goals as needed.

Administrative & Leadership Practices

Administrative & Leadership Practices

Administrative & Leadership Practices

Administrative & Leadership Practices

Administrative & Leadership Practices

Administrative & Leadership Practices

Administrative & Leadership Practices

Steps 4&5

Points are earned by meeting selected Program Standards

3 points Program offers three or more of the approved staff supports to employees.

3 points Program’s annual continuous improvement plan has strategies to engage community partners to support child and family outcomes.

3 points The program conducts an annual survey with families, identified stakeholders and/or community partners to review accomplishment of program goals.

4 points Results of the formal observations are used to inform the program’s annual continuous improvement plan.

3 points Results of annual classroom self-assessment are used to inform individual professional development plans.

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development

Steps 4&5

Points are earned by meeting selected Program Standards

Administrators

5 points• Master’s degree in ECE or approved related field, or bachelor’s degree

(BA) with CPL 5; or • BA in ECE with an Administrator Credential Level (ACL) 3

4 points• BA in ECE or approved related field with an administrator license; or• AA in ECE or approved related field with an ACL 3

3 points• BA in ECE or approved related field; or• CPL 4; or• AA in ECE or approved related field with a CPL 3

2 points• Associate’s degree in ECE or approved related field with an ACL 3

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development

Steps 4&5

Points are earned by meeting selected Program Standards

Lead Teachers

5 points 100 percent have a BA appropriate to the age groups noted in Step 3 or a CPL 4

4 points50 percent have a BA appropriate to the age groups noted in Step 3 or a CPL 4,

and the other 50 percent have a minimum of an AA or CPL 3

3 points100 percent have an AA appropriate to the age groups noted in Step 3 or a CPL 3

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development

Steps 4&5

Points are earned by meeting selected Program Standards

Assistant teachers

4 points 100 percent of classrooms have an assistant teacher with a CDA or CPL 2

3 points50 percent of classrooms have an assistant teacher with an AA in ECE (or related field for school-age teachers)

2 points 75 percent of classrooms have an assistant teacher with a CDA or CPL 2

1 point 50 percent of classrooms have an assistant teacher with a CDA or CPL 2

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development

Staff Qualifications & Professional Development

Steps 4&5

Points are earned by meeting selected Program Standards

Professional Development

3 points100 percent of administrators and lead and assistant teachers have obtained 30 or more hours of approved professional development over a two-year period

2 points100 percent of administrators and lead and assistant teachers have obtained 25 or more hours of approved professional development over a two-year period

2 points50 percent of administrators and lead and assistant teachers have obtained 30 or more

hours of approved professional development over a two-year period

1 point50 percent of administrators and lead and assistant teachers have obtained 25 or more

hours of approved professional development over a two-year period

Family & Community Partnerships

Family & Community Partnerships

Family & Community Partnerships

Family & Community Partnerships

Family & Community Partnerships

Family & Community Partnerships

Steps 4&5

Points are earned by meeting selected Program Standards

New Domain

2 pointsThe program has written transition policies and practices that include strategies forsupporting transitions into, within and out of the program for both children and families

3 pointsProgram has written documentation of formal and/or informal agreements withcommunity partners and other family-serving agencies, programs and entities

2 pointsProgram uses a formal model or process to enhance family engagement strategies

1 pointProgram has an organized and active parent volunteer group

Staff/Child Ratio and Group Size

Optional Extra Points

Infants & Toddlers (6 points) Birth to < 18 months 1:4/2:8/3:10 18 to 30 months 1:5/2:10 30-36 months 1:6/2:12 Mixed Age, 0 to 36 months 1:4/2:8/3:10

Infants & Toddlers (4 points)

Birth to < 18 months 1:5/2:1018 to 30 months 1:6/2:1230 to 36 months 1:7/2:14Mixed Age 0 to 36 months 1:5/2:10

Preschool and School Age (4 points) 48 months to < school age 1:12/2:24 36 to < 48 months 1:10/2:20Mixed Age, 36 months to < school

age1:10/2:20K to age 14 1:15

Preschool and School Age (2 points) 36 to < 48 months 1:11/2:22 48 months to < school age 1:13/2:26Mixed Age, 36 months to < school age

1:11/2:22K to age 14 1:16

Accreditation

Optional Extra Points

Program is accredited from an approved accrediting body (5 points)

Next Steps

ODJFS/ODE• Release final DRAFT SUTQ Standards for Programs

and Type A Homes• Schedule and deliver information sessions on 5 Star

rating and verification process• Schedule and deliver training on Ohio’s Early Learning &

Development Standards• Finalize Guidance Document• Begin formal clearance process for SUTQ rules

Next Steps

Programs• Visit www.earlychildhoodohio.org to stay informed of

revisions and associated timelines• Attend information sessions & SUTQ training• Review and comment on SUTQ rules during clearance

period• Seek technical assistance if needed

Closing Activity

Complete the 3-2-1 activity

• List three things you already knew before the presentation

• List two things you learned today

• List one question you have

Thank You

Please visit www.earlychildhoodohio.org for information regarding future SUTQ Information Sessions

Patti Donofrio

Patricia.donofrio@jfs.ohio.gov