# State of Pr**eschool 201 4**  **- 201**  **6**

**Request for**

**appr oval of a collection of information**  **Supporting Statement Part B OMB Paperwork Reduction**  **Act Submission**

**OMB# 1850**  **- 0895**  **v.2 Submitted by:**  **The National Center for Education Statistics Institute of Education Sciences**  **U.S. Department of Education**

**February 2014**

## Table of Contents

B. Description of Statistical Methodology ................................ ................................ ......... 1 B.1. Respondent Universe ................................ ................................ ......................... 1 B.2. Statistical Methodology ................................ ................................ ..................... 1 B.3. Methods to Maximize Response Rate ................................ ................................ 1 B.4. Tests of Procedures and Methods ................................ ................................ ...... 2 B.5. Reviewing Individuals ................................ ................................ ....................... 2

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## Section B. Description of Statistical Methodology **B.1. Respondent Universe** The respondent universe for this study is the state preschool administrators in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Data are collected directly from these entities through a web -based survey form. Note that in some states there are no state programs to support publicly provided early

childhood education. As such, these states do not have state preschool administrator and they do not report data on the topic. More than one agency

supports early childhood education programs in some states. As a result, some states will have more than one respondent. Based on the most recent collections, it is anticipated that the number of respondents to the 201 4 collection will be 53 state agency representatives. Pending policy changes that might occur between now and 201 6 , the number of respondents for each annual collection after 2014 is expected to be the same. **B.2. Statistical Methodology** This is a universe data collection employing a survey form. All states with publicly supported early childhood education have responded to the collection effort in recent ye ars, the most recent completed collection being 201 2 (2013 data collection is currently taking place) . Because the data collection is based on a universe of sample members and because of very high response rates, weighting adjustments and adjustments to variances for statistical test purposes are not necessary. However, s ome statistic al adjustments are made to the resulting data to help unduplicate enrollment counts that can arise when the same child is enrolled in more than one publicly funded program. More specifically, when states report that they have included children with disabi lities who are in special programs in the counts of preschool aged children who are in regular preschool programs, the preschool disability count is subtracted from the regular preschool enrollment counts. **B.3. Methods to Maximize Response Rate** Several steps have been taken to maximize the response to this data collection. First, the data are collected through a user- friendly web -based computer assisted interview program. While the data can take considerable effort to prepare for inclusion into the data collection tool, the web -based collection instrument allows respondents to break off and log in several times without losing previously entered information. This flexibility allows respondents to enter information as time and data availability permit. Further, respondents are offered opportunities to check previous ye ar’s entries prior to data collection starting up and to review a current year’s entries before the data are published. The first data check acts both as a data quality control step , in terms of reminding respondents what kinds of data will be needed for the current ye ar’s collection, and as a reminder that the current year data collection is about to begin. Allowing respondents to review current ye ar data entry before results are publishe d acts as another data quality control check and also provides respondents with confidence that accurate data will be reported from their respective states further garnering cooperation. These approaches , combined with a clear understanding of how important these data are , have helped the data collection achieve a 100 percent response rate in recent data collections. **B.4. Tests of Procedures and Methods** Each year, staff at the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) review changes to policies that support early childhood education at the state and federal levels. Modifications are then made to the questionnaire and the related web -based computer assisted interview (CAI) instruments to

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changes (s ee appendix B for the 201 4 instrument and research question linkages) . In addition to the policy

review, respondents are sent data from the previous ye ar’s data collection allowing them to correct errors or update information for the formal release of the data. Further, NIEER staff actively participate in the annual conferenc e of the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education (NAECS - SDE). Attendees at the conference provide feedback to and updates for the questi onnaires during these conferences. This facilitates NIEER staff learning about new or changing policies from the provider perspective. The CAIinstruments undergo extensive testing prior to the initiation of data collection. Tests are run to verify that logical skips through the instrument are functioning as expected so that respondents are not asked questions that are not meaningful based on responses to prior questions. Tests also verify that logic checks are working as expected. The checks flag inconsistent answers for respondents while respondents are entering data into the CAI . Also, prior to publication, respondents are sent current ye ar answers for one last verification for accuracy before the data are released. Note that this package includes the survey developed for the 201 4 data collection. The surveys fielded in 2015 and 2016 will be largely the same, though some updates will be necessary . For example, the year of reference will have to be changed, and items that are no longer pertinent due to policy changes may need to be removed or modified. If changes beyond updating ye ar references are made, the updated questionnaire will be submitted for OMB approval under a change request. **B.5. Reviewing Individuals** The individuals consulted on the design of the 2013 and 2014 survey form are as follows: **W. Steven Barnett Director, NIEER**  **sbarnett@nieer.org (848) 932**  **- 3132**  **Megan Carolan Policy Research Coordinator, NIEER**  **mcarolan@nieer.org (848) 932**  **- 3137**  **Jen Fitzgerald Public Information Officer, NIEER**  **jfitzgerald@nieer.org (848) 932**  **- 3138**  **Jim Squires Senior Research Fellow, NIEER**  **jsquires@nieer.org (802) 734**  **- 9715**  **Chris Chapman National Center for Education Statistics**  **U.S. Department of Education chris.c** **hapman@ed.gov (202) 502**  **- 7414**  **Libby Doggett Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and**  **Early Learning U.S. Department of Education**  **libby.doggett@ed.gov (202) 205**  **- 2**  **828 Participants in the**  **annual conferences for the**  **National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education**  The survey

form was developed by

staff and faculty

at NIEER with technical input and guidance from staff at NCES. NIEER will also be responsible for collecting the data and developing initial reports, again with guidance from NCES.

# State of Pr**eschool 201 4**  **- 2016** 

**Request for**

**appr oval of a collection of information**  **Supporting Statement Part C**  **OMB Paperwork Reductio n**  **Act Submission**

**Submitted by: The National Center for Education Statistics**  **Institute of Education Sciences U.S. Department of Education** 

**February 2014** 

## Table of Contents

C . Justification of the State of Preschool Questionnaire ................................ ................................ 1 **List of Tables** Table C1. Item-by-item descriptions of the State of Preschool questionnaire and associated research questions and indicators ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 2

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**Section C**  **. Justification of the State of Preschool Questionnaire**  **– Research Questions and Indicators**  The questionnaire for the State of Preschool data collections has been relatively stable over the last decade. The 2014 questionnaire is the same as that administered in 2013. Over the years, adj ustments have been made as policies directly affecting the funding for and the quality of publicly supported early childhood education programs have changed across the fifty states and at the federal level. D ata from the collections are used to produce a report comparing the states to one another and providing an overall national -level description of the state of preschool in the United States. Research questions and basic indic ators for which the State of Preschool is designed to address are summarized here. F ollowing the list of research questions and indicators, table C1 links each item in the questionnaire back to the related research question or indicator. Research questions and indicators 1. T o what extent are preschool - aged children enrolling in publicly-provided early childhood education programs? Are the numbers and rates of enrollment increasing, decreasing or remaining stable? 2. Are there significant disparities in enrollment rates across the states ? Within each state, is there significant variability in ease of access to programs? 3. Are children who are English language learners enrolling at similar rates as those of other children? Are children with disabi lities enrolling at similar rates as those of other children? 4. How many children are attending programs in public school settings and how many are attending programs in private school settings ? 5 . How many states are actively promoting policies ass ociated with high- quality early education and care programs? What percentage of children in early education programs reside in states promoting high- quality programs as compared to the percentage of children living in states with lower standards? 6 . Rel ated to quality, which quality components are more common and which are less prevalent across the states. The study identifies 10 components that are related to important learning and health outcomes for children and that are readily measureable . This includes components that focus the im plementation of comprehensive early learning standards, teacher qualifications and certifications, dosage, and class size information. 7 . Over time, are there changes in terms of the quality of the state - funded preschoo l programs ? 8 . What are the sources of funding for publicly provided state - funded preschool programs ? D oes the distribution of funding sources vary considerably across states? 9. How much is being spent at the state and federal levels to support publicly provided preschool programs? How does this translate into spending per pupil? Does spending vary considerably by state? 10 . Has spending on publicly-provided preschool changed significantly over time at the state and national levels? 11. How is spending monitored and evaluated?

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descriptions of the State of Preschool questionnaire and associated research questions and indicators **Item # Item Stem**  **Source(s) Construct(s)**  **Research Question(s)** 1 In 2013 - 2014, the name of your state preschool initiative was Prior Year Name . Was the name the same in 2014- 2015? 1. Yes 2. No NIEER Introduction All

1a What was the name of your state preschool initiative in 2014 - 2015? NIEER Introduction All 2 What state agency or agencies exercise(s) administrative authority over this state preschool initiative? (Check all that apply, and specify the name of this agency in your state in the column to the right. If there are multiple agencies with administrative authority, please explain in the textbox below.) • State Department of Education _________________

__ • State Office of School Readiness or Early Childhood Education __________________ • State Head Start Collaboration Office ___________________ • State Human Services Agency ___________________ • Other (Please specify) ___________

________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

______________________________________________________ NIEER Introduction NA

3 We would like to get information about the geographic availability of this state preschool initiative and the coverage across the state's school districts, counties, or towns. Please fill in information by school district if possible. If not possible , please fill in one of the other options. Programs are offered in: (Please fill in the two boxes below and select one geographic unit. For example, your answer could be "7 out of 10 School districts".) _________ out of ________ (choose school districts, counties/parishes, towns/communities, other specify) I If you have additional detail please enter it in this textbox below: NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

4 Are districts/counties/towns in your state required to offer this preschool initiative? 1 1. Required for all 2. Required for some (Please describe) _____________________________________________________ 3. Not required, but funds are available to any district/county/town choosing to offer the program 4. Not requi red, but funding is awarded on a competitive basis If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

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Introductory language Responses to questions 5 - 9 and 10b require finalized, unduplicated enrollment counts for the 2013 - 2014 program year. Unduplicated enrollment figures include all children served on a specific date in time (preferably in fall 2013 unless fall data are not representative of enrollment counts that year). A duplicated enrollment count, which is not requested here, is the total number of individual children who enrolled during the course of the year, for any length of time. If you cannot provide an unduplicated count, please provide the number of funded enrollment slots and explain in your answer to Q6. Please do not count children in the home - based option in any of the enrollment counts for questions 5 - 9 and 10b. Please also do not include children paying full tuition or funded solely through local dollars in the enrollment counts for questions 5 - 9, 10b. NIEER Introduction NA

5a How many children were enrolled in this state - funded preschool initiative as of your fall 2013 cut - off date (e.g., October 1st)? Provide an unduplicated enrollment count if possible, and only include children enrolled in center- based pre - K programs. Please provide an enrollment number that is consistent with the 2012 - 2013 response of prior year data children. Note: If the enrollment numbers are not yet available, please fill in the boxes with a ( - 1) and go to question 5b. Total number of children _______________ How many of the children in the total were 3 years old? _______________ How many of the children in the total were 4 years old? _______________ How many of the children in the total were 5 years old in pre - K? (C hildren who were age eligible for kindergarten but enrolled in pre - K) _______________ How many of the children in the total were under 3 years old? _______________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Enrollment in programs 1, 2

5b If final enrollment numbers are not yet available, please indicate the date by which you expect to have this information:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Enrollment in programs 1, 2 6 If the enrollment total in question 5a is not an unduplicated enrollment count, please describe what the number is (e.g., funded slots, duplicated count, etc.). If the enrollment reflects a time other than fall 2013, please indicate that date. NIEER Enrollment in programs 1, 2
7 Of the total number of enrolled children in question 5a, how many were identified as English Language Learners? NIEER Characteristics of those enrolled 3

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8 Are children who received special education services (i.e., had IEPs or IFSPs) counted in the enrollment total in question 5a? 1. Yes 2. No, children who receive special education services may attend state pre - K classrooms, but are not counted in state pre - K enrollment 3. No, children in state pre - K classrooms do not receive special education services If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Characteristics of those enrolled 3

8a How many children who received special education services (i.e., had IEPs or IFSPs) were enrolled in this state preschool initiative as of your fall 2013 cut - off date (e.g., October 1st)? Provide an unduplicated enrollment count if possible, and only include children who received special education services while enrolled in center- based pre K programs. Note: If the special education enrollment numbers are not yet available, please fill in the boxes with a ( - 1) and go to Q9. Total number of children who received special education services _______________ How many of the children in the total were 3 years old? _______________ How many of the children in the total were 4 years old? _______________ How many of the children in the total were 5 years old in pre - K? (Children who were age eligible for kindergarten but enrolled in pre - K) _______________ How many of the children in the total were under 3 years old? _______________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Characteristics of those enrolled 3

9 Please provide information about which agencies exercise administrative responsibility over the program. Answers should reflect agency with administrative responsibility, rather than the location of services, as has been requested in the past. Of the total enrollment mentioned in question 5a, how many children were enrolled in this state preschool initiative as of fall 2013 under the administrative authority of the following agencies? (Note: The total enrollment as reported in question 5a should equal the total of children in all settings listed below. If the breakdown by auspice is unknown, please fill in the boxes with a - 1). Public Schools _____________ children Nonpublic Schools _____________ children If enrollment by auspice does not add up to total enrollment as reported in question 5a, please explain:

_____________________________________________________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in th is textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Provider characteristics 4

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10 For questions 10 – 10b, please use the following definitions, which are revised from previous years: Extended day: Eight or more hours per day School day: At least 4 hours but fewer than 8 hours per day Part day: Fewer than 4 hours per day How many hours per day is this state preschool initiative funded to operate using state funds? (Check all that apply) • Extended day (specify number of hours:) ________________ • School day (specify number of hours:) ________________ • Part day (specify number of hours:) ________________ • Determined locally, hours vary by program, or another operating schedule is used (Please describe, including the most common operating schedule:)

_____________________________________________________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

10a Is there a formal partnership at the state level to provide extended - day services through collaboration with other agencies and programs (for example, Head Start providers, child care centers, etc.) 1. Yes Specify: _______________________ 2. No If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

10b Please provide more information about the operating schedule of the programs in which children attend pre - K. Of the total enrollment mentioned in question 5a, how many children were enrolled in this state preschool initiative as of fall 2013 in programs that had the following operating schedules? (Note: The total enrollment as reported in question 5a should equal the t otal of children in all operating schedules listed below). Note: If enrollment by operating schedule is unknown, please fill in the boxes with - 1. Extended day ________________children School day ________________children Part day ________________children Locally determined/other ________________children If enrollment by operating schedule does not add up to total enrollment as reported in question 5a, please explain:

_____________________________________________________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

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11 How many days per week is this state preschool initiative funded to operate using state funds? 1. 4 days per week 2. 5 days per week 3. Determined locally, days vary by program, or another operating schedule is used (Please describe, including the most common operating schedule:)

______________________ _______________________________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

12 What is the state - funded annual operating schedule for this state preschool initiative? 1. School year or academic year 2. Full calendar year 3. Other (Please describe:)

_____________________________________________________ 4. Determined locally or varies by program (Please describe, including the most common operating schedule:)

_____________________________________________________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________

________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

13 In the table below, please enter the age eligibility requirements for preschool (minimum and maximum age) and kindergarten as requested for 2013 - 2014 using the drop down menus provided Any age exceptions or details can be reported in Q14 following.) Please see attached facsimile of the instrument in appendix B for details about the contents of the drop down menus. NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

14 Does state policy allow any exceptions to the age requirement for preschool or kindergarten eligibility (such as exemptions from minimum or maximum age requirements for children with special needs): 1. Yes, (Please describe exceptions stipulated in state policy) __________________ 2. No NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

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14a What is the state policy on enrolling children in this state preschool initiative when they are age - eligible for kindergarten at the start of the school year? (Check all that apply.) • Kindergarten - age eligible children with documented disabilities may enroll in pre - K • Kindergarten - age eligible children may enroll in pre - K at the local program's discretion or at the request of parents • Kindergarten - age eligible children may enroll and repeat 4 - year- old preschool • Kindergarten - age eligible children may only enroll in pre - K if they have not yet attended 4 - year- old preschool before • Children may not enroll in this state pre - K initiative if they are age eligible for kind ergarten at the start of the year • State policy does not regulate the enrollment of kindergarten - age eligible children in pre - K If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

15 Aside from age, how is eligibility determined for individual children for this state preschool initiative? You will be given the opportunity to provi de more information about eligibility in subsequent questions. 1. All age - eligible children in districts offering the program, or in the entire state, may enroll 2. Eligibility is determined by individual child or family characteristics in addition to age If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

16 Is a state - specified income requirement used as an eligibility criterion for this state preschool initiative? (If your answer is Yes, you will be given the opportunity to explain your answer on the following page.) 1. Yes 2. No If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

17 What was the state - specified income requirement during the 2013 - 2014 program year? 1. 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL) 2. Eligible for free lunch, or 130% of FPL 3. Eligible for free or reduced - price lunch, or 185% of FPL 4. Other percentage of FPL (please specify:) ________________ 5. Percentage of state median income (please specify:) ________________ 6. Other (please describe:) ______________________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below: NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

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17b 17bTow hom, or t o what percent age of ch ild re n, does the i ncome re qui re me nt appl y?

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Acce ssibility of programs 2 18 Can el ig ibility for t hi s state p re ki ndergarte n i ni ti ati ve be det er mi ne d by any of the f ollo wing ri sk factors? (Check al l that appl y.) • Di sabi lity or de velopmental dela y of the chi ld • Lo w pare ntal e ducati on level • Hi story of abuse , neglect, or f ami ly violence • Ho melessness or

u nstabl e housi ng • N on- En gl is h spea ki ng fami ly • P are ntal substance ab use • Ri sk that ch ild will not be re ady for kin dergarte n • Te en pare nt • Lo w birth wei ght or

o the r chi ld hea lt h risk • C hild is or wa s in foster care • P are nt is on acti ve mi lita ryd uty • Lo ca lly det er mined ri sk factors (Pl ease spe ci fy:)

_________________________________________ • O the r ri sk factors (Plea se spe ci fy:)

____________________________________________________ • N o, the re are no ri sk fa ctors othe r than the s tate -spec ified income re qui re me nt. If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Acce ssibility of programs 2

18a How many of the spe ci fied ri sk factors must be presen t for e ligibility?

_____________________________________________________ If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Acce ssibility of programs 2

18b How do the se ri sk factors re la te to the i ncome cu toff for the s tate p re -K program? 1. C hi ldren must have t he abov e number of ri sk factors in addi ti on to me eting the i ncome cu toff 2. Me et ingthe i ncome c utoff can co unt as one o f the ri sk factors 3. O ther (Plea se spec ify: )

_____________________________________________________ 4. N ot appl ic abl e/no income cutoff If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

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19 Is there a sliding payment scale based on income? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Determined locally NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

19a To whom, or to what subgroup of children, does the sliding payment scale apply?

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2 20 Is child eligibility for this state preschool initiative ever reassessed after a child has been enrolled in the program? 1. Yes 2. No NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

20a How often is eligibility reassessed, what factors are considered in the reassessment process, and what happens to enrolled children who are deemed ineligible?

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Accessibility of programs 2

21 What is the maximum class size allowed in 2013 - 2014 for classes with predominantly... 3 - year- olds? _______________ 4 - year- olds? _______________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Quality of service 5, 6, 7

22 What is the staff- child ratio requirement for classes in 2013 - 2014 with predominantly... 3 - year- olds? ______________ 4 - year- olds? ______________ If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Quality of service 5, 6, 7

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23 Wh ic h meals are re quired for al l state p re -K parti ci pants. Thi s i ncl udes me al s offered due to re qui re ments not set spec ifically by thi s state p re kindergarte n initia ti ve as well as me al s that must be offered even if some o r al l chi ldren pay for the m, such as lunc h i n a publ icschool se tti ng. (Chec k al l that appl y) • Bre akf ast • Lu nch • Snack • Re qui re ments de pend on length of program day( plea se spec ify: )

_____________________________________________________ • N o me al s are re quired If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Qual ity of service 5, 6, 7

24 Is this state p re kindergarte n init ia ti ve re qui re d to prov id e BOTH scre enin g ANDre fer ral f or ... Ye s N o Le ft to LEA s to dec ide Vision? 1 2 3 He ari ng? 1 2 3 Ge neral physi cal h ea lt h? He ight and weig ht or BM I 1 2 3 Bl ood pre ssure 1 2 3 Immuni zati ons 1 2 3 Psychosoci al /beha vioral 1 2 3 Ful l physi cal e xa m ( spec ify co mpone nts) _____________________ 1 2 3 Developmenta l?1 2 3 Dental ? 1 2 3 Othe r ( please spec ify:) __________________ 1 2 3 If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

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25 Wh at are th e state p ol icy re qui re me nts for te achi ng pre -K ch ildren who do not spea k Engl ish as the ir p ri maryl anguage, and for supporti ng the ir

f ami lies and teac hers? (Check al l that appl y.) • Bi ling ual cl asse s are permi tte d i n pre -K • Mo nol ing ual n on- En gl ish cl asse s are p er mi tte d i n pre -K • P rof essional development or coachi ng is provi de d for te ach ers • P rograms are re qui re d to sc re en and asse ss al l ch ild re n • Ah ome l anguage surve y is sent home at the beginning of the sc hool yea r • I nfor mati on must be pre se nte d to pare nts i n the ir p ri maryl anguage • As yste mati c, w ritte n pla n must be in place on how to wor k wi th Engli sh Language Lea rners • Tran sl ators or

bi ling ual s taff me mbe rs are a vai la ble if some chi ldren do not speak Engli sh • O the r ( please spe ci fy):

_____________________________________________________ • A ll pre-K cl asses must be co nducte d in En gl ish onl y • S tate pol icy does not re gul ate servi ce s for Engli sh Language Learners If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Qual ity of service 5, 6, 7

26 Wh ic h of the following type s of co mprehe nsi ve se rv ices are al l programs re qui re d to offer, either directl y or through acti ve re fer ral ? ( Che ck al l that appl y.) • Ed ucati on services or j ob trai ni ng for pare nts • P are nti ng support or

trai ni ng • P are nt invol vement acti vities • He al th se rv ices fo r p are nts • He al th se rv ices fo r ch ildren • I nfor mati on about nutri tion (b eyond meals that are p rov ided) • Re fer ral to soci al s ervices • Tran si ti on to ki nde rgarte n acti vit ies • P are nt conferences and/or home vi sit s • O the r s ervices (Plea se spe ci fy:)

__________________________________________________ • Some compre he nsive servicesare re qui re d, but spec ificse rv ices are d eter mi ned locally • N o compre hensive servicesare re qui re d NIE ER Qual ity of service 5, 6, 7

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27 Please provi de inf orma tio n ab out the ear ly lear nings tanda rds d ocument tha t ap plied to thi s st at e prek in dergarten initia tive in 2013- 2014: Ti tle of t he document ________________________________________ Web address w here this d ocument can be a ccessed

________________________________________ Ye ars ta te pre- K prog ra m ad opted this s et of s ta nda rds ____________________________________ Ye art his s et of

s ta nda rds w as last re vis ed (p lease us e "u nder re vi sio n"a s your ans wer, if a pplica ble) NIEE R Qu ality of s ervi ce 5, 6, 7

28 Ar e ear lyl ea rning standards a lig ned wi th the Common Core st an da rds fo r ea rl y gr ad es? 1. Ye s 2. No 3. Al ig nment is in prog re ss If you ha ve a dditiona l deta il ab out alig ning ear lyl ea rning standar ds , please enter it in t his textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEE R Qu ality of s ervi ce 5, 6, 7

29 Do the state ear lyl ea rning standard s ad dres s eac h of t he fo llowings ubject ar eas?I f s o, please descr ibe: I ncluded H ead in g/Cha pter cove ring su bject ar ea Phys ica l we ll- being/m otor dev elopment • ______________________ Soc ial/emo tiona l development • ______________________ Ap proa ches t owa rd lear ning*• ______________________ La ngua ge d ev elopment • ______________________ Cog nition and ge nera l knowl ed ge • ______________________ *Ac cordingt o Ka ga n, Mo ore , & Bre dekam p (1 995) , ap proa ch es towa rd lear ning ar e the wa ys t ha t children eng ag e themselves in the lear ning process. Ap proa ches t owa rd lear ninga re n ot sk ills, b ut ar e instead dis pos itions , ha bits, at ti tudes , inclina ti ons , or st yles , an d ma y va ry due t o culture, ge nder, an d tempera me nt. Ex am ples ar e independence, initia tiv e, a ttentivenes s, a nd curios ity. If you ha ve a dditiona l deta il ab out your ear ly lear ni ngs ta nda rds , please en ter iti n thi s textbox below :

_____________________________________________________ NIEE R Qu ality of s ervi ce 5, 6, 7

Tr an sition s ta te men t In this su rve y, a lead teacher is defined as the lead i ndividual re qui re d to be present in eac h classr oom during all da ilyi ns tructiona l time. Qu est ions 30-31 re que st i nf orma tio n re ga rding minimum educa tion/deg re e re qui re me nt fo r en try- level teachers in t his state prek in dergarten initia tive loca ted in publ ic an d non- public settings. If d eg ree re quirements dif fe r fo r newly hired tea chers a nd/or teachers hired bef

ore a certa in ye ar, please expla in in the sp ace provided fo r ad ditiona l deta il. NIEE R NA NA

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30 Wh at i s the m inim um e ducation/de gre e re qui re ment for entry level lea d teac hers? P ublicschool N on-publics ch ool settingssetti ngs s etti ngs No mi ni mum de gre e is re qui re d 0 0 Te ac hers must have at l east a hi gh sc hool diploma/G ED 1 1 Te ac hers must have at l east a CDA2 2 Te ac hers must have at l east an associ ate 's de gre e 3 3 Te ac hers must have at l east a bache lor 'sde gre e 4 4 Te ac hers must have at l east a maste r'sde gre e 5 5 Othe r or vari esbyo the r f actors such as program sc hedule or

n umbe r ofcl assrooms (P lea se expla in:) _____________________________________________________ 6 6 Not appl ic abl e 9 9 If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Qual ity of service 5, 6, 7

31 Are lea d te ach ers re quired to hav e ce rti ficati on/licensure/en dorsem entor de gre e spe ci al iz ati on for programs that are : Ye s N o N /A Locate d in a publ ics chool ? 1 2 3 Not located in a publ ics ch ool ? 1 2 3 NIE ER Qual ity of service 5, 6, 7

31a Plea se provide more i nformati on about the re qui re d certi ficati on/l ic en sure/endorsem ento r d egree spe ci al iz ati on re quired for

l ead te ach ers in thi s state p re ki nde rgarte n ini ti ati ve. Re qui re d in... Na me o f ce rti ficati on/l ic en sure/ Grade s O nl y Publ icO nl y N on- P ubl ican d No n- e ndorse ment Covered Se tti ngs P ubl icS etti ngs P ubl icS etti ngs ____________________________ ___________ 1 2 3 ____________________________ ___________ 1 2 3 ____________________________ ___________ 1 2 3 ____________________________ ___________ 1 2 3 ____________________________ ___________ 1 2 3 ____________________________ ___________ 1 2 3 If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Qual ity of service 5, 6, 7

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32 How ma ny hours o f i n-servi ce professio na l development (i ncludings tate re -c ertification re qui rements ) ar e lea d

teachers i n this state prekinde rga rte n initiative re qui red to attend?(P lease fi ll in t he three boxe s be low. For exa mple, yo ur an sw er could be "2 0 clock hours p er ye ar ". ) # o f C lock/Cre di t hours p erP eriod of t ime Credit or Clock Hours If y ou ha ve a dditiona l de ta il, please enter it in t his t extbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NI EER Qu alit y of s erv ice 5, 6 , 7

33 Plea se provi de a s much in fo rma tion as pos sib le on the p ercenta ge s an d number of l ea d te ach ers duri ng2 013- 2014 at the fo llowinge duca tiona l lev els, fo r their hig hes t cr ed ential/deg re e. Credentia l P ercent of L ead Te ac he rs N umber of l ead t each er s Hi gh s chool di pl oma /G ED _________________________ _________________________ CDA _________________________ _________________________ AA _________________________ _________________________ BA _________________________ _________________________ MA _________________________ _________________________ Ot he r (p lease specif

y:) _________________________ _________________________ • D at a not av ai lable If y ou ha ve a dditiona l de ta il, please enter it in t his t extbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NI EER Qu alit y of s erv ice 5, 6 , 7

34 Qu estio n 34 re que sts in fo rma tion re ga rdi ngm inimum educa tion/deg ree requirements fo r assistan t te ac hers in t his

state prekinde rga rte n initiative lo ca te d in public an d non- public settings. I f d eg ree requirements di ffe r fo r newlyh ired assistantt each er s an d/or assistan t te ach ers hi red before a ce rta in y ear , please expla in in the s pa ce provi ded fo r ad di tiona l detail. Wha t is the minimum education/deg re e re qui rement fo r assi st an t tea chers? P ublic sch ool No n- public sch ool set tings s etting s s etting s No m in imum deg re e is r eq ui re d 00 As sistant teacher s mus t ha ve a t leasta h ig h sch ool di ploma /GE D 1 1 As sistant teacher s mus t ha ve a t leasta C DA 2 2 As sistant teacher s mus t ha ve a t leasta n asso cia te' s deg re e 3 3 As sistant teacher s mus t ha ve a t leasta b ac helor's deg re e 4 4 As sistant teacher s mus t ha ve a t leasta m ast er 's d eg re e 5 5 Ot he r or va ries b y othe r fa ctors s uch as prog ra m sch edule or number of

c lassr ooms (P lease explain:) _____________________________________________________ 66 No t ap pl icable 9 9 If y ou ha ve a dditiona l de ta il, please enter it in t his t extbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NI EER Qu alit y of s erv ice 5, 6 , 7

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35 Ar e assist an t teachers required to ha ve d eg re e sp ecia lization or othe r sp ecializ ed pre-servi ce tra iningfo r prog ra ms t hat ar e: Ye s N o N /A Loca ted in a public school?1 2 3 Not l oca te d in a public sc hool? 1 2 3 NI EER Qu alityo f s ervi ce 5, 6, 7

35a Please sp ecif y wha t type of

t ra ining a nd wha t ag es/gr ad e ra nge s ar e covered by the deg ree sp ecializ ation or pre-serv ice sp ecia lized tra iningfo r assistan t teachers. R equired in . .. Na me of c ertification/licensure/ G ra des On lyP ublic On lyN on- P ublic an d Non - e ndors ement C ove red S ettings P ublic Se ttings P ublic Se ttings ____________________________ ___________ 12 3 ____________________________ ___________ 12 3 ____________________________ ___________ 12 3 ____________________________ ___________ 12 3 ____________________________ ___________ 12 3 ____________________________ ___________ 12 3 If yo u ha ve a dditiona l detail, please enter it in this t extbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NI EER Qu alityo f s ervi ce 5, 6, 7

36 Re sp ons es to ques tion 36 re quire fi nalized s pendingd ata fo r Fi scal Ye ar2 014, which corres ponds to the 2013-2014 progra m ye ar . Th e spending

fi gure s in this s ection sh ould include **al l**  **co st**  **s o f i**  **mpleme nting**  **t he**  **st at**  **e pre-**  **K initia** **tive** , includingn on- progra mma tic cos ts s uch as fa cilities. **Plea se**  **p rovide**  **ac tua**  **l spe**  **nding if**  **t his** **d if**  **fe rs**  **fr om**  **the tota**  **l am**  **ount al**  **loca ted**  . Wha t wa s the actual fi scal ye ar2 014 spending fo r this s ta te pre ki ndergarten initiative?P lea se provide t he tota l sp endingi n the fi rs t line below - i ncludinga ll fe dera l, state, an d local contributions - a nd provide fi gu re s fo r ea ch of t he so urce s listed on the subsequent lines. ( **Note :**  **If fi**  **na l**  **spe ndi**  **ng da** **ta fo**  **r fi**  **sc al**  **ye ar** **2 014**  **ar e**  **not ye**  **t av** **ai la**  **ble ,**  **plea se**  **fi ll**  **in the**  **boxe s wi**  **th a (-1**  **) an d**  **go t**  **o ques** **tion 36a**  ) Please provide sp endingfig ures t hat ar e cons istent wi th last ye ar 's r esp ons e. To ta l fi scal ye ar2 014 sp ending$

______________________ Am ount of

t ota l fr om st ate so urces $

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t ota l fr om fe de ra l so urces $

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t ota l fr om re quire d local so urces * $

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t ota l fr om non- re quired loca l so urces * $

______________________ * If rep orting local sp en ding fi gures, p lease dividethese amounts i nto local sp en ding mandated by st ate l aw (req uired)a nd all other local sp en ding (n on-required). Req uired local so urces i nclude m andated local matches fo r grant programsa nd local contributions required in st ates using thes tatea id or school fu nding fo rmula to pay fo r pre-K. If yo u ha ve a dditiona l detail, please enter it in this t extbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NI EER Funding so urces fo r publicly provi ded early childhood ed uca ti on 8,9, 10

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36a If fi na l sp endingd at a fo r fi scal ye ar2 014 ar e not ye t av ailab le, plea se indicate whe n yo u ex pect to ha ve t his i nf orma tion:

_____________________________________________________ NI EER Funding so urces fo r publicly provi ded early childhood ed uca ti on 8,9, 10 37a Please list an y sp ecific st at e so urces u sed t o su pport this s tate prekinde rga rten initiativ e. When av ailable, also i ndica te how much mone y w as contributed. (Ex am ples of s tate so urces i nclude ge nera l re ve nue fu nds, lottery, ga mingr ev enue, sin t ax, etc.) So urce: Am ount (i f k nown) : 1 _____________________________________ $_________________________ 2 _____________________________________ $_________________________ 3 _____________________________________ $_________________________ 4 _____________________________________ $_________________________ If yo u ha ve a dditiona l detail, please enter it in this t extbox below:

___________________________________________________________ NI EER Funding so urces fo r publicly provi ded early childhood ed uca ti on 8,9, 10

37b Please list an y fe dera l so urces u sed t o su pport this s ta te pre ki ndergarte n initiative. When av ailab le, also i ndicate how much mone y w as contributed. (Ex am ples of fe dera l sources i nclude TAN F, CCDF, IDEA, USD A C hild and Ad ult Ca re F ood Prog ra m, Mc Kinne yVe nto Homeles s As sistan ce Ac t, Fe de ra l Impa ct Ac t, Ev en Sta rt, Ti tle I, etc.)I f n o fe dera l so urces w er e us ed, pl ease us e N/A a s your re sp ons e. S ource: Am ount (i f k nown) : 1 _________________________________ $

_________________________ 2 _________________________________ $

_________________________ 3 _________________________________ $

_________________________ 4 _________________________________ $

_________________________ If yo u ha ve a dditiona l detail, please enter it in this t extbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NI EER Funding so urces fo r publicly provi ded early childhood ed uca ti on 8,9, 10

38 Is fu ndingfo r this s tate prekindergar ten in itia tive determined by a sc hool fu ndingo r st ate aid fo rmula ? 1. Ye s 2. No Please des cribe the fundingo r stat e aid formula a s ita pplies to this s ta te prekinderg arten initiative:

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39 What types of agencies are eligible to receive funding directly? (Check all that apply.) • Public schools • Head Start settings • Private agencies (such as child care centers or non - profit organizations) • Faith - based centers (with or without religious content) • Family child care homes • Other (Please specify:)

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Funding sources for publicly provided early childhood education 8,9, 10

40 Are agencies that receive funds directly allowed to subcontract with: (check all that apply) • Public schools • Head Start settings • Private agencies (such as child care centers or non - profit organizations) • Faith - based centers (with or without religious content) • Family child care homes • Other (Please specify:)

_____________________________________________________ • Agencies who receive funds directly are not allowed to subcontract NIEER Funding sources for publicly provided early childhood education 8,9, 10

41 Is there a required local match for this program? 1. Yes (Please describe the requirement:) _____________________________________________________ 2. No NIEER Funding sources for publicly provided early childhood education 8,9, 10
42 What information does the state collect for monitoring purposes for programs in this state preschool initiative? (Check all that apply.) • Structured observations of classroom quality (e.g., ECERS, CLASS)

Specify observation instruments _____________________ Specify frequency of observations _____________________ • Documentation of children's learning and/or child outcomes

Specify assessments used _____________________ Specify frequency of documentation _____________________ • Documentation of program - level outcomes

Specify outcomes measured _____________________ Specify frequency of documentation _____________________ • Review of program facilities and safety procedures • Results of program self- assess ments • Participation in a state quality rating system • Review of program records • Other (Please describe:)

_____________________________________________________ • State policy does not require collection of information for monitoring p urposes If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

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43 How i s thi s moni tori ng i nf ormati on collecte d byth e state ? (C hec k al l that apply, and please de sc ri be the f re quency of ea ch a ct ivity che cke d. If some in fo rmati on i s onl y col lecte d f or a s ample ofp ro grams, plea se desc ri be in the t ext box belo w. ) • S it e visit s by staff of the o versig ht age ncyo r co nsul tants hired byth e state (S pec ify fre que ncy ):

_____________________________________________________ • S ubmi ssi on of infor mati on by program or l ocal e nti ty (such as LEA ) (S pec ify fre que ncyan d br iefly de sc ri be in fo rmati on re qui re d to be submitte d):

_____________________________________________________ • O the r ( Pl ea se desc ribe and spec ify frequency):

_____________________________________________________ If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

____________________________________________________________ NIE ER Me tri csf or monitor in g program spe ndi ng and pe rf ormance . A ls o me tri csf or program qual ity 5, 6 , 7 , 1 1

44 How i s the m oni tori ng i nf ormati on de sc ri bed in que sti on 42 us ed for program i mprovement? (Chec k al l that appl y.) • Toi dentify ne eds that will gui de te ach ert rai ning or p rof essional development • Toi dentify programs f or corre cti ve acti on or sancti ons • Tom ak e funding de ci si ons about programs or grante es • Tom ak e adj ustme nts to c ur ri cu la • Top rov ide program staff with te ch ni cal a ssi stance a nd/or me ntori ng • Tom ak e changes to state pol ic ies re gardi ng the pre school program • Tom ea sure program on a Qual ity Rati ng and Improve me nt Syste m ( QRIS) • Top ro vide feedb ac k to pare nts • O the r u ses (Please spe ci fy:)

_____________________________________________________ If you have addi ti onal d et ai l pl ea se ent er i t in thi s te xtbox b elow:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Me tri csf or monitor in g program spe ndi ng and pe rf ormance . A ls o me tri csf or program qual ity 5, 6 , 7 , 1 1

45a Has the re b een a f ormal e val uati on of thi s state pre kin dergarte n init ia ti ve that me asure d the q ual ity and effecti veness of the p ro gram? 1. Ye s, measuri ng process qual ity (e .g., ECERS, CLASS) 2. Ye s, measuri ng i mpact and chi ld outcome s (e.g ., ch ild asse ssments i n l iteracy and math) 3. Ye s, measuri ng both process qual ity and program i mpact/chi ld outcome s 4. N o If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Me tri csf or monitor in g program spe ndi ng 11

45b Ye ar( s) of most re ce nt evalua ti on (i f ongoi ng or pl anne d, pl ea se note ):

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45c We b addre ss where thi s evaluation can be acce ssed: _

___________________________________________ If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Me tri csf or monitor in g program spe ndi ng 11

45d Was the e val uation of thi s state pre ki nde rgarte n init ia ti ve mandate d byth e state ( even if itw as co nducte d by an outsi de organi zati on)? 1. Ye s 2. N o If you have addi ti onal d et ai l, plea se en te r i t i n thi s te xtbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIE ER Me tri csf or monitor in g program spe ndi ng 11

46 Doe s state p olicy re qui re programs i n thi s state p re ki ndergarte n i ni tiati ve to assess ch ild re n's l ear ning and develo pme nt duri ng the p re sc hool y ea r( s)? 1. Ye s 2. N o NIE ER Me tri csf or monitor in g program spe ndi ng and pe rf ormance . A ls o me tri csf or program qual ity 5, 6 , 7 , 1 1

46a Plea se list any spe ci ficas sessment tool s for chi ldren' s lea rni ng and de velopment that are re quired f or use i n thi s state prek indergarte n initia ti ve. I f the state p rov ides a choi ce of re quired assessment tool s, pl ea se expla in.

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47 How are these ch ild -level asse ssme nts used? ( Che ck al l that appl y.) • Tog ui de teac her

trai ning, professiona l de velopment, or te ch nic al as sista nc e • Tom ak e de ci sio ns re gardi ng a chi ld’s en rol lm en t in ki ndergarte n • Toi dentify programs f or corre cti ve acti on or sancti ons • Tom ak e funding de ci si ons about programs or grante es • Tom ak e adj ustme nts to c ur ri cu la • Tot rack chi ld and program level outcome s ove r t im e • Toi nc lu de pre-K data i n a state ’s K-1 2 s tude nt data sy ste m • Tom ak e changes to state pol ic ies re gardi ng the pre school program • Toe val uate te ach er

p erfo rmance • Top ro vide a me asure o f ki nde rgarte n re adi ne ss • O the r u ses (Please spe ci fy:)

_____________________________________________________ If you have addi ti onal d et ai l pl ea se ent er i t in thi s te xtbox b elow:

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48 Does state policy require kindergarten programs in your state to assess children's learning and development? (Check all that apply) 1. Yes, at kindergarten entry (beyond any screening for disabilities or developmental delay). Specify requirement s and assessment tools ______________________________________ 2. Yes, to assess children’s learning and development during the kindergarten year. Specify requirements and assessment tools ______________________________________ 3. No If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Metrics for monitoring program spending and performance. Also metrics for program quality 5, 6, 7, 11

49 Please describe major changes (budget cuts or increases, changes in program requirements, etc.) in the 2013 - 2014 program year that have had a positive or negative impact on state - funded pre - K in your state.

___________________________________________ __________ NIEER Current funding and policy changes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10

50 Please describe major changes that will (or are anticipated to) have a positive or negative impact on state - funded pre K in your state during the 2014 - 2015 program year.

_____________________________________________________ NIEER Anticipated funding and policy changes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10 Closeout Thank you very much for your help. Please provide us with the names and contact information for those who contributed to the completion of this survey. Name Phone number E - mail address

__________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ NIEER Study administration NA