SB6 Star-QRS matrix with Comment field
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zzzzStar-Quality Rating System -- Draft -- August 23, 2005 ®Goal: Provide a system that will allow Orange County United Way Success By 6 (and other ECE program improvement projects) to document incremental program improvement for center-based childcare as well as provide clear, comparable information about program quality Proposal: Use a star-system based on NAEYC Accreditation Criteria that recognizes incremental improvements between Title 22 licensing standards (1 star) and Accreditation (5 stars). All centers in good standing with Community Care Licensing would receive at least 1 star, encouraging participation (ability to advertise as a SB6 “Star-Quality Center”). Stars Proposed Criteria Comments Current compliance with all licensing criteria No licensing violations for 12 months prior to Basic health & safety with some application enhancements Compliance with minimal NAEYC Accreditation Candidate criteria: o Supervision of children at all times o No use of physical punishment or other forms of physical or psychological abuse or coercion o Infants placed to sleep on their back unless otherwise ordered by a physician Staff: o At least one staff meeting minimum licensing requirements of 12 ECE units and 6 months experience in each classroom o At least one staff with Infant/Toddler Coursework in each Infant/Toddler classroom zzzzzDraft SB6 Star-Quality Rating System 2 August ...

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Star-Quality Rating System -- Draft --August 23, 2005 ® Goal: Provide a system that will allow Orange County United Way Success By 6(and other ECE program improvement projects) to document incremental program improvement for center-based childcare as well as provide clear, comparable information about program quality
Proposal:Use a star-system based on NAEYC Accreditation Criteria that recognizes incremental improvements between Title 22 licensing standards (1 star) and Accreditation (5 stars).All centers in good standing with Community Care Licensing would receive at least 1 star, encouraging participation (ability to advertise as a SB6 “Star-Quality Center”).
Stars Proosed Criteria zCurrent compliance with all licensing criteria o zviolations for 12 months prior toN licensing application zCompliance with minimal NAEYC Accreditation Candidate criteria: Supervisionofchildren at all times o No use of physical punishment or other forms of o physical or psychological abuse or coercion Infants placed to sleep on their back unless o otherwise ordered by a physician S ff: zta At least one staff meeting minimum licensing o requirements of 12 ECE units and 6 months experience in each classroom At least one staff withInfant/Toddler Coursework o in each Infant/Toddler classroom
Comments Basic health & safety with some enhancements
Draft SB6 Star-Quality Rating System 2August 23, 2005 Stars ProposedCriteria Comments zLevel 1plusBetter than “minimal” on the zECERS average of 4 with no less than 3 (minimal) on ECERS scale any subscale zProgram complies with the following NAEYC Leadership Elements: A step above licensing in the area Written child abuse and neglect reporting policy o of child abuse prevention and procedures requiring staff to report all suspected incidents with immunity. Written procedures if a staff member is accused of o abuse or neglect that protect both staff and children. Move toward professionalism by zAt least one staff with anAssociate Teacher Permitin requiring the CD Permit each room zProgram Administration Scale (PAS) average of 3.“Minimal” rating on Program Administration Scale
Draft SB6 Star-Quality Rating System August 23, 2005 Stars ProposedCriteria zevel 2plusL zECERS average of 5 (good) with no less than 4 on any subscale zCurriculum: written and posted daily schedule includes A balance of adult-directed and child-centered o activities Active and quiet periods o Large group, small group, individual activities o Goals and objectives reflect the progressive o developmental sequence age norms and individual children zall aspects of child developmentAssessment: Assess at least three times per year using appropriate measure(s) (e.g., DRDP, High/Scope COR) zPositive Relationship with Children & Families: Foster children’s emotional well-being by o demonstrating respect & positive environment Express warmth through behavior o Talk frequently with children o Engage infants in face to face interaction (I/T) o zStaff: At least one staff withTeacher Permitin each room o At least one staff (or 25% of staff in schools with 5 o or more classrooms) withSpecialized Inclusion Training(e.g., workshop, WestEd series Written plan for ongoing staff development o providing at least 12 hours of training per year zProgram Administration Scale (PAS) average of 4.
Comments Program averages “Good” on ECERS with no “Minimal” scores Some curriculum requirements according to NAEYC Accreditation Requirements for child assessment introduced Positive teacher/child interactions introduced (NAEYC Accreditation) Increased emphasis on professional education and training; special needs training requirement introduced Program Administration rating increased to above “Minimal”
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Draft SB6 Star-Quality Rating System 4August 23, 2005 Stars ProposedCriteria Comments zLevel 3pluszAt least 5 (good) on all ECERS subscales Program is solidly “Good” on zCurriculum ECERS Children have varied opportunities to talk o Children have varied opportunities to interact with textCurriculum is reflective of o Open-ended opportunities and materials to express themselves individual children’s needs and o creatively teachers use child assessments to Variety of teaching strategies to consider children’s interests and o needscraft appropriate curriculum zAssessment: Use child assessments to inform and individualize (NAEYC Accreditation) instruction zPositive Relationship with Children & Families: Positive interactions extend Variety of formal and informal strategies to become acquainted o with families culture, beliefs, and behaviorsbeyond classroom to families Communicate with families regularly about children’s activities o(NAEYC Accreditation) and milestones Encourage families to contribute to decisions about goals and o activities for child zProgram has and implements written policies regarding childrenwith special needs that address Program is fully inclusive of Possession of existing IEP/IFSP, awareness of its objectives, and o children with special needs (in alignment with specified strategies Appropriate assessment and classroom responses to atypical orword and practice) o problematic behavior Appropriate assessment and classroom responses to individual o abilities and development zStaff: At least one staff withAssociate’s Degree & Teacher PermitinProfessional education moves to o each room (degreerequirement effective as of 2015)AA level At least one staff with ongoingInfant/Toddler Trainingin each o Specialized training for I/T and Infant/Toddler room (one workshop/training per year) special needs At least one staff (or 25% of staff in schools with 5 or more o classrooms) with 2 or more units of college-level coursework onSite Supervisor Permit inclusion/special education in early childhood Director with Site Supervisor Permit o Program Administration averages zProgram Administration Scale (PAS) average of 5.“Good”
Draft SB6 Star-Quality Rating System 5August 23, 2005 Stars ProposedCriteria Comments zLevel 4pluszNAEYC Accreditation NAEYC Accreditation zStaff: Staff work in conjunction with school district, families, and o Increased cooperation with school other agencies to provide team support for children with IEP/IFSP or suspected special needs districts regarding special needs Director holds Program Director Permit (by 2011)o children Program Director Permit Please include: Your Name:________________________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Program/Agency:_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________ Please send your comments to: Laura Long Cunningham Director, Children & Youth Initiatives Orange County United Way 18012 Mitchell Avenue South Irvine, CA 92614 949-263-6150 laurac@unitedwayoc.org
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