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Welcome. We will begin the webinar at 11:35. Please type your name and organization as well as a question or two that you hope to be answered in the chat box. Early Learning Challenge Grant Review. Webinar March 26 th , 2013. Why We Are Here.

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  1. Welcome We will begin the webinar at 11:35. Please type your name and organization as well as a question or two that you hope to be answered in the chat box.

  2. Early Learning Challenge Grant Review Webinar March 26th, 2013

  3. Why We Are Here We hope to accomplish the following today. • Share a detailed overview of the grant and the supporting project plans. • Provide details on the structure of the grant, funding, and timelines. • Listen and solicit feedback from you on how to improve the project plans and ensure better support and engagement from the EC community. ELG Planning

  4. Welcome and Introductions ELG Planning

  5. Setting Expectations - What We Have to Be Able to Do by March 29th. • We have to have a very detailed and clear plan for the US Department of Education that must include: • Estimated annual grant appropriations (budget) • Specific activities and timelines – including key deliverables • Clear understanding of how other funds are being used to support the projects • Understanding of roles and responsibilities • Outline of sustainability – how does this work continue successfully beyond the grant • Clear performance measures and projected outcomes for each project ELG Planning

  6. Vision for Round 2 Access Quality 6 Equality

  7. The Goals • Better Quality • All licensed programs in the new TQRIS • 35%of programs in the highest tiers • Stronger Workforce • Allcommunity colleges and 50%of four-year institutions teach to Workforce Competencies • 10% of professionals will advance at least one credential level and 25% of professionals will make progress towards the next credential level • Workforce progress publicly available • Deeper Understanding of Children • All children in publicly funded kindergarten receive more targeted instruction by participating in Kindergarten Readiness assessment • 3,500 more High Needs children in Results Matter • Readiness • Statewide Baseline of school readiness • 25 percent increase in kindergarten readiness by the end of the grant • Major decreases in the readiness gap of high needs children

  8. Grant Project Summary

  9. Project 3: Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System ELG Planning

  10. Understanding the TQRIS Project TQRIS Next Generation Professional Development and Credentials Incentives Family and Provider Training Universal Application Evaluation Shared Services Non-Licensed Engagement Data Management ELG Planning

  11. TQRIS: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  12. TQRIS: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  13. TQRIS: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  14. Proposed Next Generation TQRIS Implementation Planning • The key priority for the state is to produce an implementation plan for the Next Generation TQRIS. • Understanding how this should and could work – and how it impacts the following is critical to understand. Rating Structure Business Process Organizational (Roles & Qualifications) Contractor Roles Technology Systems Financial Non-Licensed Populations Community Engagement ELG Planning

  15. TQRIS: Proposed Next Generation Implementation Planning (3.1) Design Components Implementation Planning Rating System Design and Validation (April 15) Cost Modeling (July 31) Business Process Assessment (May 15) Procurement and Contract Analysis (July 31) Technology Assessment (June 1) Implementation Plan (August 31) ELG Planning

  16. Universal Application Basics Where Do I Start? • Single Website with program information, resources and supports • Links to Screening and Application Submission What am I Eligible For? • Easy to use and anonymous screening tool to determine eligibility across multiple early childhood programs. How Do I Apply? • Easy to use and anonymous screening tool to determine eligibility across multiple early childhood programs. How Do I Stay Current? • Allows users to check and update their information • Includes alerts and other types of communication

  17. Scope of Universal Application The State is statutorily required to create a universal application for the early child community that would coordinate programs where limited coordination exists, streamline the process for families in need, and create a more efficient system to improve outcomes for young children and their families. • Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, and CHP already in PEAK • Head Start • CCAP • CPP • Free & Reduced Lunch • Child & Adult Care Food Program • WIC • LEAP • Affordable Housing • Nurse Family Partnership • HIPPY • PAT • Healthy Steps • Early Intervention • Child Find (Part B of IDEA)

  18. Projects 5 and 6: outcomes (Results Matter) and Kindergarten Readiness) ELG Planning

  19. Understanding the Results Matter Project Staffing Internal Preparation for Project Administration Plan and Implement Results Matter Scale-Up in Early Head Start and Head Start Programs Plan and Implement Results Matter Scale-Up (Cohort 1) in School Readiness Quality Improvement Program (SRQIP) Sites and other center based and family child care sites serving children funded through CCAP Plan and Implement Results Matter Scale-Up (Cohort 2) in School Readiness Quality Improvement Program (SRQIP) Sites and other center based and family child care sites serving children funded through CCAP Long-term System Improvement Activities ELG Planning

  20. Results Matter: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  21. Results Matter: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  22. Understanding the Kindergarten Readiness Project Staffing Selecting and supporting the school readiness assessment system Public information/orientation Work with Teaching Strategies Phase 1 implementation Phase 2 implementation Data systems and project improvement ELG Planning

  23. Kindergarten Readiness: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  24. Kindergarten Readiness: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  25. Project 4: Building a Great EC Workforce ELG Planning

  26. Understanding the Workforce Project Staffing Core Competencies Framework Establish and Support the Coaching Network Develop and Distribute Workforce Incentives Implement the Learning Management System/Registry ELG Planning

  27. Workforce: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  28. Workforce: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  29. Projects 1 and 2: Statewide Coordination (Governance) and Early Learning Development Guidelines ELG Planning

  30. Understanding the Governance Staffing and Governance Structure Local Council Incentives Statewide Stakeholder Communication Office of Early Childhood Consolidation Increase awareness and adoption of Colorado's Strengthening Families Framework Healthy Child Care Colorado Quality Performance Assessment OEC RTT Effectiveness ELG Planning

  31. Governance: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  32. Governance: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  33. Understanding the Governance Communication Planning and Supports Guideline Materials Production Guidelines Training Communication Evaluation ELG Planning

  34. Guidelines / Standards: Understanding the Investments ELG Planning

  35. Project Leads Kindergarten Assessment and Work Force Sharon Triolo-Moloney 303.866.6781 Triolo-moloney_s@cde.state.co.us Results Matter Expansion Nan Vendegna 303.866.6602 Vendegna_n@cde.state.co.us TQRIS David Collins 303-866-5946 David.collins@state.co.us Governance and Standards Mary Anne Snyder 303-866-5979 Maryanne.snyder@state.co.us Tammi Graham 303-866-6672 Tammi.graham@state.co.us ELG Planning

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