# Appendix B

**State o**  **f Preschool 201 4**  **Questionnaire 201**  **4 State**  **Yearboo k Survey Login**  Welcome to the 201 4 State of Preschool Yearbook Survey . Thank you very much for your continued help with NI EER's reports on state - funded preschool programs. We are gathering information for “The State of Preschool 201 4 : State Preschool Yearbook” , which will focus on the 201 3 - 201 4 program year. If you have any questions while you are working on the web survey, please contact Megan Carolan at ( 848 ) 932 - 3137 (mcarolan@nieer.org ), Jen Fitzgerald (848) 932 - 3138, ( jfitzgerald@nieer .org ) or Jim Squires (802) 425 - 2608 (

jsquires@nieer.org ). Questions about content can also be directed to Chris Chapman at (202) 502 - 7414 (chris.chapman@ed.gov). P lease complete the survey and submit your responses no later than **Monday August 19 th**  . After yo u submit yo ur responses, we will be in touch to confirm that we have correctl y interpreted the data from your state . We ask that you keep the definitions below in mi nd as you complete the survey: State of Preschool : The Yearbook focuses on state - funded preschool initiatives meeting these criteria below .  The initiative is funded, controlled, and directed by the state.  The initiative serves children of prekindergar ten age, usually 3 and/or 4. Although initiatives in some states serve broader age ranges, programs that serve only infants and toddlers are excluded.  Earl y childhood education is the primary focus of the initiative. This does not exclude programs that off er parent education, but does exclude programs whose main focus is on parent education. Programs that focus on parent work status or programs where child eligibility is tied to work status are also excluded.  The initiative offers a group learning experienc e to children at least two days per week.  State - funded preschool education initiatives must be distinct from the state's system for subsidized child care. However, preschool initiatives may be coordinated and integrated with the subsidy s ys tem for child care.  The initiative is not primarily designed to serve children with disabilities, but may include children with disabilities.  State supplements to the federal Head Start program are considered to constitute de facto state preschool programs if they

substan tially

expand the number of children served, and the state assumes some administrative responsibility for the programs. State supplements to fund quality improvements, extended days, or other program enhancements and that expand enrollment minimally are no t considered equivalent to a state preschool program. 3 - ye ar - old/4 - year - old/5 - year - old : For this survey, children considered to be 3 years old during the 201 3 - 201 4 school year are those eligible for entry into kindergarten two years later, during the 201 5 - 201 6 school year. Children considered to be 4 years old during the 201 3 - 201 4 school year are those eligible for entry into kindergarten one year later, during the 201 4 - 201 5 school year. Children considered to be 5 y ears old during the 201 3 - 201 4 school year are 5 - year - olds who were already eligible for kindergarten at the beginning of the 201 3 - 201 4 program ye ar.We greatly

appreciate your help and thank you for your participation. Please answer all questions using data from the 201 3 - 201 4 program ye ar, unless otherwise indicated. **Introduction 1**  In 201 2 - 20 1 3 , the name of your state prekindergarten initiative was **Prior Year Name** . Was the name the same in 201 3 - 201 4 ? 1. Yes 2. No **1 a**  What was the name of yo ur state prekindergarten initiative in 20 1 3 - 201 4 ?

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According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless su ch collection displays a valid OMB control number. The Valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1850 - 0895 . The time required to complete this voluntary information collection will vary considerably but is estimated to average 12 hours per response, including time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and revie w the information collection. If you have any comments or concerns about the contents of the questionnaire , the accuracy of the time estimate , or suggestions for improving this data collection , please write to : National Center for Education Statistics, U .S. Department of Education, Attention: Chris Chapman, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006 - 1103.**2** What state agency or agencies exercise(s) administrative authority over th is state prekindergarten 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 Readines s 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:

__ _______ ____ _________________________________________**Access 3**  We would like to get information about the geographic availability of this state prekindergarten initiative and the coverage across the state's school districts, counties, or towns. Please fill in information by s chool district if possible. I f 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".) Geographic unit # out of # Drop do wn menu with: Other, please

specify

**_________** _

**_________** _ School Districts

Counties/Parishes Towns/Communities Other **_________** If you have additional detail please enter it in this textbox below:

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_____________________ _ _ _____________ **4** Are districts/counties/towns in your state required to offer this prekindergarten initiative? 1. Required for all 2. Required f

or some (Please describe )

_____________________________________________________ 3. Not required, but funds are available to any district/county /town choosing to offer the program 4. Not required, but funding is awarded on a competitive basis If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________**Access** Responses to questions 5 - 9 and 10b require finalized, **unduplicated** enrollment counts for the 201 3 - 201 4 program ye ar. Unduplicated enrollment figures include all children served on a specific date in time (preferabl y in fall 201 3 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 Q 6 . **Please d o 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 enrollme nt counts for questions 5**  **- 9, 10b**  **. 5**  **a** H ow many children were enrolled in this state - funded prekindergarten initiative as of your fall 201 3 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 20 1 2 - 201 3 response of **p rior year data**  children. **Note: If the enrollment numbers are not yet available, please fill in the boxes with a (**  **- 1) and go to**  **question 5** **b.** Total number of children

_______________ How many of the children in the total were 3 ye ars old?

_______________ How many of the children in the total were 4 ye ars old?

_______________ How many of the children in the total were 5 ye ars 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 yo u have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

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

_____________________________________________________ **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 201 3 , please indicate that date.

_____________________________________________________**Access 7**  Of the total number of enrolled children in question 5 a , how many were identified as English Language Learners?

_____________________________________________________ **8** Are children who received special education services (i.e., had IEPs or IFSPs) counted in the enrollment total in question 5 a ? 1. Yes 2. No, c hildren 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:

_____________________ ________________________________ **8 a**  How many children who received special education services (i.e., had IEPs or IFSPs) were enrolled in this state prekindergarten initiative as of your fall 201 3 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) an d go to Q9.**  Total number of ch ildren who received special education services

_______________ How many of the children in the total were 3 ye ars old?

_______________ How many of the children in the total were 4 ye ars old?

_______________ How many of the children in the total were 5 ye ars 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 , pleas e enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________**Access 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 prekindergarten initiative as of fall 201 3 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 b y auspice does not add up to total enrollment as reported in question 5 a , please explain:

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

_____________________________________________________**Operating Schedule 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 **1 0**  How many hours per day is this state prekindergarten initiative funded to operate using state funds? (Check all that appl y)  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 use d (Please describe, including the most common operating schedule:)

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

_____________________________________________________ **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:

_____________________________________________________ **1 0**  **b** Please provide more information about the operating schedule of the programs in which children attend pre - K. Of the total enrollment mentioned in question 5 a, how many children were enrolled in this state prekindergarten initiative as of fall 201 3 in programs that had the following operating schedules? (Note: The total enrollment as reported in question 5 a should equal the total of chil dren 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 b y operating schedule does not add up to total enrollment as reported in question 5 a, please explain:

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

_____________________________________________________**1 1**  How many days per week is this state prekindergarten initiative funded to operate using state funds?

1. 4 day s per week 2. 5 day s per week 3 . Determined locally , day s 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:

_____________________________________________________ **1 2**  What is the state -

funded annual operating schedule for this state prekindergarten initiative ? 1. School year or academic year 2. Full calendar ye ar 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:

_____________________________________________________**Age Eligibility**  1 3 Inthe table below, please enter the age eligibility requirements for prekindergarten (minimum and maximum age) and kindergarten as requested for 201 3 - 201 4 using the drop down menus provided Any age exceptions or details can be reported in Q14 following. ) **years months**  **as of ...month day**  Minimum pre - K age (Range 0 - 6 ;

locally determined) (Range 0 - 11 ;

locally determined) (list all months ;

locally determined) (range 1 - 31 ;

locally determined) Maximum pre K age (Range 0 - 6;

locally determined) (Range 0 - 11;

locally determined) (list all months;

locally determined) (range 1 - 31;

locally determined) Minimum K age (Range 0 - 6;

locally determined) (Range 0 - 11;

locally determined) (list all months;

locally determined) (range 1 - 31;

locally determined) **14** Does state policy

allow any

exceptions to the age requirement for **prekindergarten 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 **14 a**  What is the state policy on enrolling children in this state prekindergarten initiative when they are age eligible for kindergarten at the start of the school year? (Check all that apply .)  Kindergarten - age e ligible 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 prekindergarten  Kindergarten - age eligible children may onl y enroll in pre - K if they have not yet attended 4 - ye ar - old prekindergarten before  Children may

not enroll in this state pre - K initiative if they are age eligible for kindergarten at the start of the year  State policy

does not regulate the enrollment of kindergarten - age eligible children in pre - K If yo u have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________**Other Eligibility Policies 1**  **5** Aside from age, how is eligibility determined for individual children for this state prekindergarten initiative ? You will be given the opportunity to provide 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:

_____________________________________________________ **16** Is a state - specified income requirement used as an eligibility criterion for this state prekindergarten 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 belo w:

_____________________________________________________**Other Eligibility Policies 1**  **7** What was the state - specified income requirement during the 201 3 - 201 4 program ye ar? 1. 1 00% 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:

_____________________________________________________ **17 b**  To whom, or to what percentage of children, does the income requirement apply?

_____________________________________________________**Other Eligibility Policies 1**  **8** Can eligibility

for this state prekindergarten initiative be determined b y any of the following risk factors? (Check all that appl y.)  Disability

or developmental delay of the child  Low parental education level  History

of abuse, neglect, or family violence  Homelessness or unstable housing  Non - English speaking family  Parental substance abuse  Risk that child will not be ready for kindergarten  T een parent  Low birth weight or other child health risk  Child is or was in foster care  Parent is on active military duty  Locally

determined risk factors (Please specify :)

_____________________ ____________________  Oth er risk factors (Please specify :)

____________________________________________________  No, there are no risk factors other than the state - specified income requirement. If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ **18 a**  How many of the specified risk factors must be present for eligibility?

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

_____________________________________________________ **18 b**  How do these risk factors relate to the income cutoff for the state pre - K program? 1. Children must have the above number of risk factors in addition to meeting the income cutoff 2. Meeting the i ncome cutoff can count as one of the risk factors 3. Other (Please specify :)

_____________________________________________________ 4. Not applicable/no income cutoff If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________**Other Eligibility Policies 19**  Is there a sliding pay

ment scale based on income? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Determined locally **19 a**  To whom, or to what subgroup of children, does the sliding pay ment scale apply?

_____________________________________________________ **20** Is child eligibility for this state prekindergarten initiative ever reassessed after a child has been enrolled in the program? 1. Yes 2. No **2 0**  **a** How often is eligibility reassessed, what factors are considered in the reassessment process, and what happens to enrolled children who are deemed ineligible?

_____________________________________________________**Pr ogram**  **S tandards**  **2 1**  What is the maximum class size allowed for classes with predominantly ...

**201 3**  **- 201**  **4** 3 - ye ar - olds?

_______________ 4 - ye ar - olds?

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

_____________________________________________________ **2 2**  What is the staff

- child ratio requirement for classes with predominantl y... **201 3**  **- 201**  **4** 3 - ye ar - olds?

______________ 4 - ye ar - olds?

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

_____________________________________________________ **2 3**  Which meals are required for all state pre -K participants . This includes meals offered due to requirements not set specificall y b y this state prekindergarten initiative as well as meals that must be offered even if some or all children pay

for them, such a s lunch in a public school setting. ( Check all that apply)  Breakfast  Lunch  Snack  Requirements depend on length of program day (please specify :)

_____________________________________________________  No meals are required If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________**2 4**  Is this state prekindergarten initiative required to provide BOTH screening AND referral for... Yes No Left to LEAs to decide Vision? 1 2 3 Hearing? 1 2 3 General phy sical health? Height and weight or BMI 1 2 3 Blood pressure 1 2 3 Immunizations 1 2 3 Psychosocial/behavioral 1 2 3 Full phy sical exam (specify components )

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________ 1 2 3 Developmental? 1 2 3 Dental? 1 2 3 Other (please specify :)

__________________ 1 2 3 If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ **2 5**  What are the state policy requirements for teaching pre - K children who do not speak English as their primary language, and for supporting their families and teachers? (Check all that apply .)  Bilingual classes are permitted in pre - K  Monolingual non - English classes are permitted in pre - K  Professional development or coaching is provided for teachers  Programs are required to screen and assess all children  A home language survey is sent home at the beginning of the school year  In formation must be presented to parents in their primary language  A sy stematic, written plan must be in place on how to work with English L anguage Learners  Translators or bilingual staff members are available if some children do not speak English  Other (please specify) :

_____________________________________________________  All pre - K classes must be conducted in English only  State policy

does not regulate services for English L anguage Learners If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

___ __________________________________________________**2 6**  Which of the following ty pes of comprehensive services are all programs required to offer, either directly or through active referral? (Check all that apply .)  Education services or job training for parents  Parenting support or training  Parent involvement activities  Health services for parents  Health services for children  In formation about nutrition (beyond meals that are provided)  Referral to social services  Transition to kindergart en activities  Parent conferences and/or home visits  Other services (Please specify :)

__________________________________________________  Some comprehensive services are required, but specific services are determined locally  No comprehensive services are required**Early Learning Standards**  **2 7**  Please provide information about the earl y learning standards document that applied to this state prekindergarten initiative i n 201 3 - 201 4 : Title of the document

____________________ ________________________ _ Web address where this document can be accessed ____________ ________________________ _________ Year state pre - K program adopted this set of standards ____ ________________________ _________________ Year this set of standards was last revised (please use " under revision" as your answer, if applicable) ____________________ _________________________ **28** Are earl y learning standards aligned with the Common Core standards for early grades? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Alignment is in progress If you have additional detail about aligning earl y learning standards, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ **29** Do the state earl y learning standards address each of the following subject areas ? I f so , please describe: Included Heading/Chapter

covering subject area Phy sical well - being/motor development 

______________________ Social/emotional development 

______________________ Approaches toward learning* 

______________________ Language development 

______________________ Cognition and general knowledge 

______________________ *According to Kagan, Moore, & Bredekamp (1995), approaches toward learning are the way s that children engage themselves in the learning process. Approaches toward learning are not skills, but are instead dispositions, habits, attitudes, inclinations, or styles, and may vary due to cul ture, gender, and temperament. Examples are independence, initiative, attentiveness, and curiosity. If you have additional detail about your earl y learning standards, please enter it in this textbox below:

_______________________________________________ ______**Personnel** In this survey, a **lead teacher**  is defined as the lead individual required to be present **in each classroom** during **all** daily instructional time. Q uestions 30 - 31 request information regarding minimum education/degree requirement for entry- level teachers in this state prekindergarten initiative located in public and non - public settings. If degree requirements differ for newly hired teachers and/or teachers hired bef ore a certain year, please explain in the space provided for additional detail. **30** What is the minimum education/degree requirement for entry level **lead teachers**  ? Public school settings Non - public

school settings No minimum degree is required 0 0 Teachers must have at least a high school diploma/GED 1 1 Teachers must have at least a CDA 2 2 Teachers must have at least an associate's degree 3 3 Teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree 4 4 Teachers must have at least a master's degree 5 5 Other or v aries by

other factors such as program schedule or number of classrooms (Please explain:)

_____________________________________________________ 6 6 Not applicable 9 9 If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ **31** Are **lead teachers**  required to have certification/licensure/endorsement or degree special ization for programs that are: Yes No N/A Located in a public school? 1 2 3 Not located in a public school? 1 2 3**Personnel 31a**  Please provide more information about the required certification/licensure/endorsement or degree specialization required for **lead teachers**  in this state prekindergarten initiative. Required in...

Name of certification/licensure/endorsement Grades Covered Only Public Settings Only

Non Public Settings Public and

Non - Public Settings

____________________________ **___________** 1 2 3

____________________________ **___________** 1 2 3

____________________________ **___________** 1 2 3

____________________________ **___________** 1 2 3

____________________________ **___________** 1 2 3

____________________________ **___________** 1 2 3 If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ **32** How many hours of in - service professional development (including state re - certification requirements) are **lead teachers**  in this state prekindergarten initiative required to attend? (Please fill in the three boxes below. For example, your answer could be "20 clock hours per ye ar".) # of Clock/Credit hours per Period of time

Credit or Clock Hours If you have additional detail, please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________**Personnel 3**  **3** P lease provide as much information as possible on the **percentages** and **number** of **lead teachers**  during 201 3 - 201 4 at the following educational levels, for their highest credential/degree. Credential Percent of Lead Teachers Number of lead teachers High school diploma/GED

_________________________ _________________________ CDA

_________________________ _________________________ AA

_________________________ _________________________ BA

_________________________ _________________________ MA

_________________________ _________________________ Other (please specify :)

_________________________ _________________________  Data not available If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________**Personnel** Q uestion 3 4 request s information regarding minimum education/degree requirement s for **assistant teachers** in this state prekindergarten initiative located in public and non - public settings. If degree requirements differ for newly hired assistant teachers and/or assistant teachers hired before a certain year, please explain in the space provided for additional detail. **3 4**  What is the minimum education/degree requirement for **assistant teachers** ? Public school settings Non - public

school settings No minimum degree is required 0 0 Assistant teachers must have at least a high school diploma/GED 1 1 Assistant teachers must have at least a CDA 2 2 Assistant teachers must have at least an associate's degree 3 3 Assistant teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree 4 4 Assistant teachers must have at least a master's degree 5 5 Other or v aries by

other factors such as program schedule or number of classrooms (Please explain:)

_____________________________________________________ 6 6 Not applicable 9 9 If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ **3 5**  Are **assistant teachers** required to have degree specialization or other specialized pre - service training for programs that are: Yes No N/A Located in a public school? 1 2 3 Not located in a public school? 1 2 3

.**Personnel 35a**  Please specify

what ty pe of training and what ages/grade ranges are covered b y the degree specialization or pre - service specialized training for **assistant teachers**  . Required in...

Name of certification/licensure/endorsement Grades Covered Only Public Settings Only

Non Public Settings Public and

Non - Public Settings

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_____________________________ ______________ 1 2 3 If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________**Resources** Responses to question 3 6 require finalized spending data for F iscal Y ear 201 4 , which corresponds to the 201 3 - 201 4 program ye ar. The spending figures in this section should include **all costs of implementing the state pre**  **- K initiative**  , including non - programmatic costs such as facilities. **Please provide actual spending if this differs from the total amount allocated**  . **3 6**  What was the **actual** fiscal year 201 4 spending for this state prekindergarten initiative ? Please provide the total spending in the first line below - including all federal, state, and local contributions - and provide figures for each of the sources listed on the subsequent lines. **(Note: If final spending data for fiscal**  **year 201**  **4 are not ye**  **t available, please fill in the boxes with a ( -**  **1) and go to question 36a** **)** Please provide spending figures that are consistent with last year's response. Total fiscal year 201 4 spending $

______________________ Amount of total from state sources $______________________ Amount of total from federal sources $______________________ Amount of total from required local sources* $______________________ Amount of total from non - required local sources* $______________________ * If reporting local spending figures, please divide these amounts into local spending mandated by state law (required) and all other local spending (non - required). Required local sources include mandated local matches for grant programs and local contributions required in states using the state aid or school funding formula to pay for pre -K. If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ **36a .**  If final spending data for fiscal year 201 4 are not yet available, please indicate when you expect to have this information :

_____________________________________________________**Resources 37**  **a** Please list any specific **state** sources used to support this state prekindergarten initiative . When available, also indicate how much money was contributed. (Examples of state sources include general revenue funds, lo ttery , gaming revenue, sin tax , etc. ) **Source: Am**  **ount (if known)**  **:** 1

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_______ ______ ______ ________________________________________ **37 b**  Please list any **federal** sources used to support this state prekindergarten initiative. When available, also indicate how much money was contributed. ( Examples of federal sources include TANF, CCDF, IDEA, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, McKinney- Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Federal Impact Act, Race to the Top

– Early L earning Challenge, Title I , etc. ) If no federal sources were used, please use N/A as your response. **Source: Am**  **ount (if known)**  **:** 1

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_____________________________________________________**Resources 3**  **8** Is funding for this state prekindergarten initiative determined b y a school funding or state aid formula? 1. Yes 2. No Please describe the funding or state aid formula as it applies to this state prekindergarten initiative :

___________________________________________ __________ **3 9**  What ty

pes 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 :)

_____________________________________________________ **40** Are a gencies that receive funds directl y allowed to subcontract with: (check all that apply)  Public schools  He ad 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 directl y are not allowed to subcontract **4 1**  Is there a required local match for this program? 1. Yes (Please describe the requirement:)

_______________________ ______________________________ 2. No**Accountability 4**  **2** What information does the state collect for monitoring purposes for programs in this state prekindergarten initiative ? (Check all that apply .)  S tructured 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 proce dures  Results of program self - assessments  Participation in a state quality rating s ys tem  Review of program records  Other (Please describe:)

_____________________________________________________  State policy

does not require collection of information for monitoring purposes If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ **4 3**  How is this monitoring information collect ed b y the state? (Check all that apply , and please describe the frequency of each activity

checked. If some information is only collected for a sample of programs, please describe in the textbox below.)  Site visits by

staff of the oversight agency **or** consultants hired by the state (Specify frequency) :

_____________________________________________________  Submission of information by program or local entity

(such as LEA) (Specify frequency and briefl y describe information required to be submitted) :

_____________________________________________________  Other (Please describe and specify frequency) :

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

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_____________________________**4 4**  How is the monitoring information described in question 4 2 used for program improvement? (Check all that

apply .)  To identify

needs that will guide teacher training or professional development  To identify programs for corrective action or sanctions  To make funding decisions about programs or grantees  To make adjustments to curricula  To provide program staff with technical assistance and/or mentoring  To make changes to state policies regarding the preschool program  To measure program on a Quality Rating and Improvement Sy stem (QRIS)  To provide feedback to parents  Other uses (Please specify :)

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_____________________________________________________**Accountability 4**  **5 a**  Has there been a formal evaluation of this state prekindergarten initiative that measured the quality and effectiveness of the program? 1. Yes, measuring process quality (e.g., ECERS, CLASS) 2. Yes, measuring impact and child outcomes (e.g., child assessments in literacy and math) 3. Yes, measuring both process quality and program impact/child outcomes 4. No If you have additional detail , p lease enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________ **4 5**  **b** . Year(s) of most recent evaluation (if on going or planned, please note):

____________________________________________________ **4 5**  **c** Web address where this evaluation can be accessed:

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

_____________________________________________________ **4 5**  **d** Was the evaluation of this st ate prekindergarten initiative mandated by the state (even if it was conducted by an outside organization)? 1. Yes 2. No If you have additional detail , please enter it in this textbox below:

_____________________________________________________**Accountability 4**  **6** Does state policy

require programs in this state prekindergarten initiative to assess children's learning and development during the preschool ye ar(s)? 1. Yes 2. No **4 6**  **a** Please list any

specific assessment tools for children's learni ng and development that are required for use in this state prekindergarten initiative. If the state provides a choice of required assessment tools, please explain.

________________________________________ ____________ **4 7**  How are these child - level assessments used? (Check all that appl y.)  To guide teacher training, professional development , or technical assistance  To make decisions regarding a child’s enrollment in kindergarten  To identify

programs for corrective action or sanctions  To make funding decisions about programs or grantees  To make adjustments to curricula  To track child and program level outcomes over time  To include pre - K data in a state’s K- 12 student data sy stem  To make changes to state policies regarding the preschoo l program  To evaluate teacher performance  To provide a measure of kindergarten readiness  Other uses (Please specify :)

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

____ _________________________________________________ **4 8**  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 s creening for disabilities or developmental delay). Specify requirements 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:

_____________________________________________________**Important Changes 4**  **9** Please describe major changes (budget cuts or increases, changes in program requirements, etc.) in the **201 3**  **- 201**  **4** program ye ar that have had a positive or negative impact on state - funded pre - K in your state.

_____________________________________________________ **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 **201 4**  **- 201**  **5** program year.

_____________________________________________________ **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**

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