CARES Plus Results Year 2

CARES Plus Results Year 2

Addressing the Barriers Program Implementation Goals Lead Agency Professional Development Advising by knowledgeable advisors Partnership with Head Start for personalized advising CARES Plus & CLASS Trained Advisors Support to understand New Requirements Support to obtain a Personal Email address Regular Email updates & Reminders Navigating the ECE Professional Development System Workshop Support Services for online training requirements Evening & Saturday computer support sessions (Eng/Spa) Step by Step guides for accessing training and services Automated reminder calls

Addressing the Barriers II Work Group Goals Utilize existing work groups to meet common goals Collaborative work with CCPC Research Based Practices Ad-Hoc & QRIS Planning Group Create a Coordinated Community Training Plan (Calendar) Inclusive of CARES Plus Training Requirements as set by CDE Inclusive of QRIS Training Requirements as set by CDE Inclusive of local Training Priorities not included by CDE Coordinated and available in advance Coordinated Higher Education Support Plan Establish a Support Services Plan including a General Transfer Path Establish ECE Discount Tuition and/or Scholarship Agreements with local 4 year Programs

Community Training Plan Go Results for Year 2 Shared workgroup with Child Care Planning Council Community Training Calendar launched on First 5 website and PCAEYC, protocol established and the following programs signed on to include trainings: PCAEYC, CAC, CCPC, Outdoor Classroom and CCPC on behalf of CPIN The Calendar Feature research & evidence based training open to all, local training initiatives, professional development workshops, higher education events, accreditation learning communities, leadership & networking opportunities

Higher Education Support Results for Year 2 7 active group representing academic/support services from: First 5, CCPC, Antioch, Brandman, LaVerne, CSU-CI, SFSB, AHC & SBCC 16 BA Transfers 1 Antioch, 3 Ashford (online), 6 Brandman, 6 LaVerne,

Higher Education Support The Plan General Transfer Pathway for the ECE Workforce Admissions requirements are streamlined and reflect the same primary steps to admissions (ex. Process & dates) Step by Step instructions that support Applicants to prepare for admissions within a 1-4 month span from the time they determine they are Ready or super close to Ready Flexible Admissions dates so that Applicants can enroll any term Collaborative Support Services Regular Higher Education Fairs in North, South & Mid-County covering Admissions and Financing your Education Higher Education Brochure which outlines each programs features, costs, tuition discounts, scholarships and of course points of contact and covers Federal & State Financial Aid, Educational Loan options and seeking external dollars such as Career Development or Community

Higher Education Support Go Higher Education Readiness Survey - Gateway to support from the ECEWC First 5 Staff will review the surveys and work directly with the partner program to refer Ready applicants First 5 Staff will support Academic Not Ready participants to see the CC counselors as a point of contact for becoming ready & support Financial/Undecided Not Ready to talk to review the Higher Ed Brochure and attend a Higher Education Fair Funding Each program offers financial support in the form of fee waivers, tuition discounts and/or scholarships. Each of these will be highlighted in the brochure and emphasized at the fair The STAR Project offered $1200 of additional funding towards a Bachelor s Degree The ECE Workforce Development Scholarship provided $3,000 scholarships for 13-14 The ECEWC will promotes financing options which include financial support from the program, STAR Project, Loans & external funding opportunities

Year 2 Implementation Data

The STAR Project 111 Final Awardees - $200,800 46 CCPC / AB212 34 First 5 California / CARES Plus 31 First 5 Santa Barbara / Local Workforce Projects Stipend range $300-$2,500 (Average Stipend $1840) 99 Bonus Awards $150 Random Observation / MTP Video Recording $500 Five-Year Retention $500 BA Award Bonus Award range $150 $1300 (Average Bonus Award $604) Results Data for Year 2 16 participants enrolled in a BA program 4 BA Degrees in Child Development / ECE 84 Retained Providers / Employed 5 years+ same ECE program 52 completed 6 units or more for credit 46 completed 21 hours or more of CDE Sponsored Training 99 completed Intro to CLASS Toddler, LAC & created an Improvement Plan

The STAR Project Participant Demographics 98 Center-Based 12 AHC, 26 CAC, 12 CAPSLO, 7 SBCEO, 3 SBSD, 1 GUSD, 5 SMBSD, 12 UCSB, 20 Private 12 Family Child Care Classifications of the workforce served 32 Assistant/Associate Teacher, 25 Master Teacher, 33 Teacher, 9 Director, 12 FCC Owner Ages of the workforce served (12) 60-68yrs, (29) 50-59yrs, (31) 40-49yrs, (28), 30-39yrs, (11) 20-29yrs

The STAR Project Program Findings Classroom Assessment Scoring System CLASS PreK Participants enjoyed learning about CLASS and requested more information Participant Improvement Plans varied from simplistic to thorough, however a large proportion reflected general understanding of the tool Child Development Permits Participants better understood Professional Growth Advising Requirements (compared to last year when participants struggled to meet PG requirements) Program Communication A proportion of participants struggled to check or respond to program emails Participants reported enjoyed the Automated calling system (implemented in Year 2)

Year 2 Requirements

Participation Requirements Preschool Requirements Education, CDE Training or MTP Required CLASS Toddler for an additional stipend Infant-Toddler Requirements CLASS Toddler Introduction & Looking at CLASSrooms Education, CDE or MTP for an additional stipend

CLASS Toddler Video Library

CLASS Toddler Video Library

CLASS Toddler Improvement Plan

CDE Sponsored Training CA Dept of Ed Training Specific Training Based on availability Community Training Plan

Acceptable training The following trainings have been approved by First 5 California for this option: Preschool Foundations: Volume 1 and 2 Preschool Curriculum Framework Learning and Development System ECE Competencies English Learners Guide (PEL) DRDP 2010 PITC CSEFEL Child Care at its Best (Licensed FCC only) Trainings must be provided by a pre-approved CDE trainer such as: West Ed / Regional Partners for Quality (PITC) CPIN

Availability of training Participants and various ECE stakeholders were asked to complete a Community Training Plan Survey earlier this year to support the CTP workgroup to prioritize trainings for Year 2 176 respondents, findings were inconclusive Advising Sessions revealed that providers were most interested in topics related to Children with Challenging Behaviors & Physical Development Santa Barbara County is eligible for 3 CPIN Trainings, all 3 have been booked for Year 2 for a total of 16.5 eligible CDE Hours in SBC. CPIN will offer an additional 9 eligible CDE Hours in SLO/Ventura. Additional Trainings are being negotiated for CSEFEL, SHINE, etc. It is anticipated that participants will have a minimum of 25-30 CDE hours available in Year 2 from October to April. Training availability will be posted online and sent via email to participants enrolled in this option

Education Option 3 Levels 6 units + Priority: Core 24 ECE units Supports degree attainment, advancement on the child development matrix and professional growth through units

Education Option Minimum 6 units determined by: the Student Education Plan developed by a college counselor and CARES Plus priority coursework transcript evaluation completed by STAR Advisor or Tom Heiduk, Credentials Analyst professional growth plan for Level 1 Courses must be completed in priority order with ECE Core as primary ESL for credit and non credit is acceptable Pre-requisites acceptable for ECE Pre-requisites for GE and GE coursework is secondary to CORE/ESL CDE Trainings offered as units and ECE non CORE also accepted

MTP Coaching Option One-on-One Coaching Program with a MyTeaching Partner Coach. Priority: Lead Teachers/FCC Owners PreK & Toddler (15 months or older)

Program Design Supplemental Stipends Bonus Stipends Retention 5 years or more same childcare program BA or BA Attainment in ECE/CD or closely related field* Random Observation / MTP participation

Participant Flow Diagram First Advisor Meeting Plan Developed Required Trainings Introduction to CLASS Dangers of Tobacco Smoke Optional Second Advisor Meeting and Stipend Application Complete Program Requirements CLASS Improvement Goals Created based on training

Process and Timeline Funding May 2011 Planning May 2011 December 2011 Consortium Orientations June 2011 August 2011 Establish Work Teams Surveys Plan Contracts Calendar First 5 CA State Commission approved 3 years of additional funding for CARES Plus 2013-2016 Implementation Grant Cycle ends June 30, 2013

Review Work Groups Priorities Community Training Plan Group Meets bi-monthly Higher Education Support Group Will meet regularly beginning Oct. Website www.first5santabarbaracounty.org/ecewcsbc Next Consortium Meeting will be held this Fall