2012 Implementation: A QUALITYstarsNY Recruitment 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

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Key Elements of QRIS

States and Communities Operating or Developing QRIS

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 10 Standards Observations Quality Improvement Plan

The Standards 3 versions – Center/School based care – Family home-based care – School-age child care (coming soon) All versions have four categories – Learning Environment – Family Engagement – Qualifications and Experience – Management and Leadership

The Points 360 possible points – 290 possible points before ERS observations – Up to 50 points for ERS observations – 20 possible conditional 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% 20% 30%

Observations Two main independent observation tools – Environment Rating Scales (ERS) – Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)

Environment Rating Scales ERS are a family of tools that evaluate the learning environment of the center, school or home. 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) Evaluate classroom interactions Assesses three domains of effective interactions: emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support Three versions of the tool: PreK, K-3, Infant-Toddler The CLASS provide a snapshot of the classroom interactions Support teachers’ unique professional development needs as well as set program- wide goals

Quality Improvement QI Specialist Quality Improvement Plan Funds for resources Accountability and support

2012 Implementation

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 Public funding to support field test sites Baseline ratings in 2012 and re-rating in 2014 Successfully engage programs in the Registry

New Participating Communities Albany/Schenectady Buffalo Rochester Long Island Syracuse Yonkers, Poughkeepsie New York City

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: – Operating for at least two years – Serving at least 25% low-income children (preference in selection process)

Timeline Recruitment Applications to participate May - June 2012 Standards Orientation with Quality Improvement Specialist Workforce Registry completion Standards and documentation July – Sept Public School recruitment and engagement Independent ERS observations Quality Improvement Plans Oct. – Dec CLASS observations Quality improvements Jan. – March 2013 Quality improvements including technical assistance, trainings, coursework 2013 ERS observations Re-ratings 2014

Workforce Registry 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

The Rating Process – Scenario 1 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 to Star 2 level If provisional rating is star 2 or below ERS is not conducted Site creates a QIP and engages in quality improvement

The Rating Process – Scenario 2 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 Provisional rating is star 3 or above independent ERS is conducted Sites does not earn sufficient ERS average Site is assigned baseline rating of Star 2 Site creates a QIP and engages in quality improvement

The Rating Process – Scenario 3 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 Provisional rating is star 3 or above independent ERS is conducted Sites earn sufficient ERS average Site is assigned baseline rating of Star 3 or higher Site creates a QIP and engages in quality improvement

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

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 program license, registration or permit number – Receive confirmation – Enter program information such as date opened, contact information, accreditation dates if applicable, enrollment information Deadline to apply: June 25, pm

Selection Process 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

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