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Ex cellence C ounts in E arly L earning and S chool Age Care

Ex cellence C ounts in E arly L earning and S chool Age Care. What is ?. Maryland EXCELS is a Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System (TQRIS). A TQRIS awards ratings to child care and public pre-K programs that meet increasingly

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Ex cellence C ounts in E arly L earning and S chool Age Care

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  1. Excellence Counts in Early Learning and School Age Care

  2. Whatis? • Maryland EXCELS is a Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System (TQRIS). • A TQRIS awards ratings to child care and public pre-K programs that meet increasingly higher standards in key areas of quality.

  3. : Vision to Action Early learning experiences last a lifetime. COMMUNICATE

  4. Standards • Licensing and Compliance • Rating Scales and Accreditation • Staff Qualifications and Professional Development • Developmentally Appropriate Learning and Practice • Administrative Policies and Practices

  5. Check Level Standard Criteria Category Documentation

  6. Viewing the Standards Online • Maryland EXCELS is a block rating system. • Overall check level rating is based on the highest level achieved in • each content area.

  7. Additional Achievements • Asthma Friendly Child Care • Health and Wellness • Quality Business Practices Program Administration Scale (PAS) and Business Administration Scale (BAS) • Cultural and Linguistic Competency

  8. Web Site marylandexcels.org

  9. Tech Support

  10. Supporting High Quality Bonuses Credentialing Liaison Tiered Reimbursement Resource and Referral Staff Discounts Breakthrough Centers Quality Assurance Specialists Program Coordinators

  11. Quality Assurance Specialists • Information to programs and groups about Maryland EXCELS • Regional and on-site consultation and support • Monitoring visits for Maryland EXCELS programs Dianna C. Aguirre Yvonne Bell Sara R. Martin Find your Region’s Quality Assurance Specialist at: marylandexcels.org

  12. How Continuous Improvement Happens Programs and providers… develop and implement a Program Improvement Plan. have their ratings verified and receive support, if needed. learn what quality looks like.

  13. October 2014

  14. 3% 4% October 2014

  15. FamilyOutreachBeginsFall 2014 • Flyers in English and Spanish, distributed in hard copy & online • FREE Maryland EXCELS Mobile App • Articles in local newspapers and organization’s newsletters • Bus and light rail ads in Baltimore City/Co. & Montgomery Co.

  16. New Expanded View for Families Overall Published Rating Rating in Each Content Area Additional Achievements (if applicable)

  17. New Info/Tools for Families FREE Quality Finder Mobile App

  18. Countdown Continues… Child care and early education programs accepting Child Care Subsidy have until June 29, 2015 to submit their Maryland EXCELS application to continue receiving reimbursements. Apply now at MarylandExcels.org! No Computer? No problem! Sign-up and Support sessions are taking place throughout the state. Computers will be available, with assistance to help you sign-up on-site. Don’t Wait... Participate!

  19. Website: marylandexcels.org E-mail: admin@marylandexcels.org

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