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Public School-Operated UPK I nformation S ession

Public School-Operated UPK I nformation S ession. 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

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Public School-Operated UPK I nformation S ession

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  1. Public School-Operated UPK Information Session

  2. Goals • Increase your understanding of QUALITYstarsNY • Answer your questions and concerns about participating in QUALITYstarsNY • Have you apply to participate!

  3. Agenda • Welcome • What is QUALITYstarsNY? • The implementation process • The application process • Questions and answers • Survey

  4. Watch the Video!

  5. Key Elements of QRIS

  6. Design of QUALITYstarsNY • Statewide and voluntary • Standards that outline high quality program practices • Points based on meeting the standards • 5 star levels

  7. New York’s 5 Star Levels • Meeting basic standards • Achieving satisfactory quality • Achieving good quality • Achieving very good quality • Achieving excellent quality

  8. QUALITYstarsNY Components

  9. The Standards • Developed using information from New York State regulations for UPK, Head Start Program Performance Standards, assessment tools and other research-based sources.

  10. The Standards • 3 versions • Center/School-based care • Family home-based care • School-age child care (waiting final approval) • All versions have four categories • Learning Environment • Family Engagement • Qualifications and Experience • Management and Leadership

  11. The Points • 360 possible points • The percentage of points earned out of total points possible determines the rating

  12. Points by Star Levels • Applicant • 10% - 39% • 40% - 59% • 60% - 84% • 85% - 100%

  13. Distribution of Points 25% 30% 25% 20%

  14. Observations • Two main independent observation tools • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale • Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)

  15. Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale • Used during the assessment process • Used nationally and internationally as a valid and reliable measure of classroom and program quality • Used in 23 other statewide QRIS

  16. Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) • Used in the quality improvement process • Evaluate classroom interactions • Assesses three domains of effective interactions: emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support • The CLASS tool provides a snapshot of the classroom interactions • Support teachers’ unique professional development needs as well as set program-wide goals

  17. Quality Improvement • Quality Improvement Specialist • Quality Improvement Plan • Funds for resources • Accountability and support

  18. The Rating Process • Site submits standard self-study and documentation • Site gets provisional star rating • Site creates a QIP and engages in quality improvement Independent ERS is conducted • Site staff completes profile in Aspire • ERS information is incorporated into QIP • Site is assigned active rating

  19. 2012 Implementation: Public School-Operated UPK Programs

  20. 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 • Baseline ratings in 2012 and re-rating in 2014 • Successfully engage programs in Aspire, New York’s registry of early childhood professionals

  21. Participation Criteria • UPK classroom(s) in a public school (operated by the school district)

  22. Timeline

  23. Progress to Date • Approximately 450 community-based programs have started the process • Participants are currently completing Aspire profiles and the standards self-study • 60-80 school-operated UPK programs across the state will be selected

  24. Aspire • Teacher and 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

  25. Participant Expectations • Attend orientation sessions in Nov – Dec 2012 • Staff enter qualifications and experience in Aspire and submit appropriate documentation • Complete all required paperwork • Work with Quality Improvement Specialists • Proper use of funds and resources

  26. 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

  27. Application • Online application • Enter BEDS code number • Receive confirmation e-mail • Enter program information such as date opened, contact information, accreditation dates if applicable, enrollment information • Deadline to apply: October 31, 2012 • http://portal.qsny.welsfoundation.org/

  28. UPK Selection Process • Selections will be made in November 2012 • All selections will be made by QUALITYstarsNY, not the recruiting agency • School-operated UPK programs will represent a diversity of sizes and locations

  29. Questions?

  30. More Information • Visit www.qualitystarsny.org • E-mail info@qualitystarsny.org

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