QRIS pilot Quality Rating and Improvement System

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1 Updates to Hawai i s (QRIS) Pilot In 2011, the Department of Human Services (DHS) contracted the Quality Care Program (QCP) to conduct a pilot test of a voluntary (QRIS) for Hawai i s licensed early care providers. The emphasis of the QRIS is to help child care providers achieve continuous quality improvement in the care they provide for young children. The QRIS has completed the first phase of the Pilot which provided important information that guided some design changes. The following is an overview of changes to the QRIS Pilot design that are being implemented in Year 2 of the QRIS Pilot as a result of feedback from participants, coaches, system agencies and the data gathered in the first year of the QRIS Pilot, as well as a review of national trends and current research findings. The changes reflect a streamlining of the Measures and Evidences that are to be required for each Rating Level and a consolidation of the requirements so that they are the same for all site types (Child Care Centers, Infant Toddler Centers, and Family Child Care Homes (FCC), with a few distinctions made for FCCs. These revised design elements are reflected in the revised QRIS Policy and Procedure Manual (August 2013). 1. Defined Pre level Checklists will guide programs in preparing for QRIS assessment and determination of a Rating Level. 2. Completion of online training on the respective assessment tool(s) is required prior to formal Environment Rating Scale (ERS), Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), and Program Administration Scale/Business Administration Scale (PAS/BAS) assessments. 3. Upon acceptance into the QRIS, a site will initially conduct an ERS self assessment for Level 1 entry in QRIS and develop a Quality Improvement Plan based on its self assessment findings. An NAEYC or NAFCC accredited site can opt to seek entry at Level Upon completion of the respective Pre level checklist items, determination of Rating Levels 2 5 is based on a site s achievement of specified scores on the respective assessments (ERS for Level 2; CLASS, PAS/BAS for Level 3 or higher). 5. Coaching support will be provided for sites that achieve a Rating Level 1. Coaching support and a Quality Achievement Award will be provided for sites that achieve a Rating Level of 2 or higher. 6. Formal assessments (ERS, CLASS, PAS/BAS) will be conducted with a two week window of time. Within the window, a site may identify up to 3 blackout day on which no assessments will occur. The specific day of the assessment visit will not be announced, however, the assessor will provide a courtesy call 24 hours in advance of the visit, notifying the site that the assessment will be conducted the next day. 7. Most required evidences (which were previously documented separately via interview) are now documented through PAS/BAS Item cut scores. These are specific scores on specific items that must be met. 8. Staff Qualification Level will be based on revised QRIS Staff Qualification Level Requirements, using CAES Registry s Framework for Early Care and Education Practitioner (FW). 9. Staff Qualification Level will not be included in the calculation of a site s Rating Level and will be incentivized separately from the Quality Award (which is based on the Rating Level).

2 Name of Center: Address: QRIS pilot QRIS Pilot Year 2 Participation Application: Child Care Center (CCC) Please submit an application for each center based site that is licensed. Site Contact Person: Phone Number: Title: Type of DHS License(s): Group Child Care Center (GCC) Group Child Care Home (GCH) Infant/Toddler Center (ITC) DHS License Number: DHS License Number: DHS License Number: Please attach a copy of each valid DHS license Number of children program site is licensed for: Ages of children program accepted at this site: Number of classrooms per type of license (GCC, IT, GCH): Director s name: Is the Director primarily based on site? Does the Director have regular teaching duties? Is there internet access on site? Is there access to a scanner/fax on site? The following information is based on current enrollment. Today s date: Number of children currently enrolled: Based on this current enrollment, how many children: Receive Free/Reduced Lunch? Have documented special needs (e.g. IFSP, IEP, Medical Report, etc.)? Are English Language Learners (ELL)? (OVER) QRIS Form 2 V2_REV 08/2013

3 Check all that describe this site: Faith Based Pre Pre Plus Multi Site Head Start For Profit Kamehameha Early Head Start Serves Pauahi scholars Enrolled in HECAP P 3 Native Hawaiian Check all current accreditations (please attach verification): American Montessori Society (AMS) Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI) Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)/ Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) Other: Do you currently use coaches or mentors? Mentoring is defined as a more experienced individual providing guidance and offering support to the less experienced teacher. Coaching typically is more task specific and is focused on goalsetting and achievement for the teacher or teaching team. If, please describe the frequency and coaching/mentoring focus for both internal staff who provide these services and/or outside consultants who come regularly or on occasion. Complete and submit online to kyadao@hawaii.edu. If you are not able to submit online please fill out a hard copy and mail your completed form and attachments to: QRIS Administration University of Hawaii, Center on the Family 2515 Campus Road, Miller Hall 103 Honolulu, HI QRIS Form 2 V2_REV 08/2013

4 QRIS Pilot Year 2 Participation Application: Family Child Care Home (FCC) FCC Program Name: Mailing Address: Site Address (if different from above): Site Contact Person (Primary Provider): Phone Number: DHS License Number: Please attach a copy of valid DHS FCC license Do you have internet access on site? Do you have the capability to scan/fax on site? Number of children program is licensed for: Ages of children program accepts at this site: Days/Hours of Operation: Do you have a Co provider or Assistant? If Yes, how many hours does your Co provider work? The following information is based on current enrollment. Today s date: Number of children currently enrolled: Based on this current enrollment, how many children: Have documented special needs (e.g. IFSP, IEP, Medical Report, etc.)? Are English Language Learners (ELL)? (OVER) QRIS Form 3 V2_REV 8/2013

5 Do you participate in the USDA Food Program? If, what payment tier? Do you subscribe to any curriculum packages? Do you have any college credits in child development or early childhood education? If No, I understand that I need 5 clock hours to obtain Pre Level 2 Requirements Initial Are you or were you ever enrolled in Professional and Career Education for Early Childhood (PACE)? Are you enrolled in the Voluntary Registry? If No, I understand that I will need to enroll in Registry to meet QRIS Pre Level 1 Requirements. Are you a member of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)? Initial Are you a member of National Association For Family Child Care (NAFCC)? Have you attended and completed any of the PATCH training series? Please check which PATCH training series have been completed: If Yes: use check boxes below Basic Series for Family Childcare Challenging Behavior Basic Series Challenging Behavior Advanced Series Introduction to Physical Education Series Supporting Play Series West Ed Play Series West Ed Basic I/T Series West Ed Advanced I/T Series Quality Care Series I/T Series 3 Complete and submit online to kyadao@hawaii.edu If you are not able to submit online, please fill out a hard copy and mail your completed form and attachments to: QRIS Administration University of Hawaii, Center on the Family 2515 Campus Road, Miller Hall 103 Honolulu, HI QRIS Form 3 V2_REV 8/2013