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Office of Early Childhood Early Learning Challenge Grant

Office of Early Childhood Early Learning Challenge Grant. May 15, 2013. First, the Early Learning Challenge Basics. Colorado received $29.9M for a four year grant (starting January 2013 from the US Department of Education.

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Office of Early Childhood Early Learning Challenge Grant

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  1. Office of Early Childhood Early Learning Challenge Grant May 15, 2013

  2. First, the Early Learning Challenge Basics • Colorado received $29.9M for a four year grant (starting January 2013 from the US Department of Education. • The Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood is responsible for administration of the grant. • We have until March 29th to formally submit final project plans to the US Department of Education • The grant is designed specifically to achieve the following: • Increase the number and percentage of low-income and disadvantaged children in each age group of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are enrolled in high-quality early learning programs • Design and implement an integrated system of high-quality early learning programs and services • Ensure that any use of assessments conforms with the recommendations of the National Research Council's reports on early childhood. • Ensure investments in early childhood education equate to better school readiness.

  3. Revisiting the Grant: Targets and Benefits 3

  4. Understanding the Projects

  5. TQRIS Project Plan Summary April May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 Aug 2013 Sept 2013 Plan Rating Points and Standards Review Component Review and Finalization: Rating Points and Standards, Accounting & Monitoring , Provider Supports & Incentives / Consumer Outreach Review Finalize the Implementation Plan Produce the Visual Strategy Understand the Organization Define the Future Organization Understand the Technology Understand Contractor Roles Publish RFPs The process for producing the implementation plan: OIR will draft recommendations, shares with the Core team, and then provides final to the Executive Group for approval once all components are vetted and reviewed

  6. Design ELC Roadmap for TQRIS 2013 2014 2015 -16 • Complete TQRIS Business Future State Design (Processes, Organizational Structure, Technology Requirements, Cost) Fund this from OCM Funds from Governance NOW • Design Provider Engagement and Financial Incentives • TQRIS Vendor Selected and TQRIS Next Gen Implementation Started • Integration Vendor Selected • Upgrade CDHS Organizational Capacity – Includes IRR and Other Training for Licensing Staff • Complete Next Generation TQRIS – (Integration to Licensing and 5 Tiers) • Launch TQRIS (ECDS) Portal • Complete Technical Integration and Modifications to Licensing System • Actively Support Phase 1 Deployment of High Needs Targets • Design and Launch Evaluation Processes • Deploy Training and Technical Support for TQRIS (Families and Providers) • Launch Financial Incentive Program for Providers • Expand Next Generation TQRIS – (Integration to Licensing and 5 Tiers) Statewide • Complete Technical Integration with K-Readiness, Workforce LMS and other Systems • Design and Implement Advanced Reporting • Continue Evaluation Processes and Start Continuous Improvement Services • Continue Training and Technical Support for TQRIS (Families and Providers) • Continue to Support Financial Incentive Program for Providers

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