Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (Program Improvement Plan) Continuous Quality Improvement Plan APT-O/APT-Q sheet with self-assessed score of 3 or higher, enter scores online. Must be current within last 12 months - COA Accreditation Certification- copy (If applicable) Copy of Certificate (not expired) - SACERS – self-assessed score of 3 or higher with no individual score less than 3 School Age Child Care Environment Rating Scales score sheet for every classroom- average of 3 or higher with no subscale below a below a 2 or 3, depending on the scale. Must be current within last 12 months - Arnett: List of Educators / date of observation / educator OR CLASS observation Document with up-to-date list of educators, date observed and how info will support each educator 1B.2.1 Record of Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) Document signed by provider that IPDP is completed annually for Program Administrator and Site Coordinator 3A.2.4 3B.2.2 Monthly Parent / Teacher Opportunities Type / Description Signed document by administrator describing the opportunities for parents to meet with Educator at least once a month 4A.2.1 List of Community Resources for families* Signed current list of resources that can be accessed by families 4A.2.2 List of Community Events attended (last 12 months) Document signed by program administrator that briefly describes the community events outside the program that the educators participates in at least annually as a representative of the program 4A.2.3 Strengthening Families description of self-assessment results Copy of completed Strengthening Families Must be current within last 12 months 4A.2.4 Family/ Educator communications/updates/ description process Signed document describing how program updates are provided at least quarterly to families and staff 5A.2.1 Supervision, reflective practice, and coaching/mentoring description Document describing how educators are observed and given feedback on instructional practice by supervisor monthly 5B.2.1 Admissions policy with diversity Copy of admissions policy promoting diversity 5A.2.2 Recognition Document describing how staff are recognized in annual evaluation and public forum 5B.2.2 Business plan with operating budget* Written business plan with operating budget that includes an annual operating budget that is used to guide planning, set goals and make decisions 5A.2.3 *Met by COA Accreditation All required documents should be submitted to your Program Quality Specialist. Please note that EEC cannot return submitted documents. Programs are encouraged to keep copies of all submitted documents for their own records. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Certification / Qualification Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education, elementary education, adolescent development, psychology, or related field that includes a minimum of 6 credits administration AND 6 credits working with school-age children 3A.2.1 Administrative Experience More than 24 months 3A.2.2 Professional Development Must be at least .5 CEU, 5 CEC, or College Credit (Please note that these trainings do not need to be in addition to college credits already earned) Supervision of adults and strategies for working with adult learners 3A.2.3 Strategies for working with school age students, with and without disabilities 3A.2.3 Strategies that support open ended conversations, sharing of ideas, problem solving techniques, and positive peer interactions 1B.2.2 Certification / Qualification Bachelor’s degree (any field) with a minimum of 6 credits in early childhood education, elementary education, adolescent development, psychology, or related field 3B.2.1 ALL Professional Development Must be at least .5 CEU, 5 CEC, or College Credit (Please note that these trainings do not need to be in addition to college credits already earned) Strategies that support open ended conversations, sharing of ideas, problem solving techniques and positive peer interactions 1B.2.2 Qualifications, trainings, and administrative experience must be documented in the Professional Qualifications Registry. For more information, see PD Fact Sheet at MEASUREMENT SELF-ASSESSMENT SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE ENVIRONMENT SCALES 2 = 3) 1. Space and Furnishings 2 2. Health and Safety 2 3. Activities 3 4. Interaction 3 5. Program Structure 3 ALL