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2012 Implementation :

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

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  1. 2012 Implementation: A QUALITYstarsNY Recruitment 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. States and Communities Operating or Developing QRIS

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

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

  9. QUALITYstarsNY Components

  10. 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

  11. 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

  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 • Environment Rating Scales (ERS) • Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)

  15. 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

  16. 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

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

  18. 2012 Implementation

  19. 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

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

  21. 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)

  22. Timeline

  23. 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

  24. The Rating Process – Scenario 1 • Site applies to participate • Site is selected to participate • Site submits application for rating and documentation • Site gets provisional star rating • Site staff completes profile in the Workforce Registry If provisional rating is star 2 or below ERS is not conducted • Site is assigned to Star 2 level • Site creates a QIP and engages in quality improvement

  25. The Rating Process – Scenario 2 • Site applies to participate • Site is selected to participate • Site submits application for rating and documentation • Site gets provisional star rating • Site staff completes profile in the Workforce Registry • Site is assigned baseline rating of Star 2 • Sites does not earn sufficient ERS average Provisional rating is star 3 or above independent ERS is conducted • Site creates a QIP and engages in quality improvement

  26. The Rating Process – Scenario 3 • Site applies to participate • Site is selected to participate • Site submits application for rating and documentation • Site gets provisional star rating • Site staff completes profile in the Workforce Registry • Site is assigned baseline rating of Star 3 or higher • Sites earn sufficient ERS average Provisional rating is star 3 or above independent ERS is conducted • Site creates a QIP and engages in quality improvement

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. Application • Online application • Enter program license, registration or permit number • Receive confirmation e-mail • Enter program information such as date opened, contact information, accreditation dates if applicable, enrollment information • Deadline to apply: June 25, 2012 5pm

  30. 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

  31. Questions?

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

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