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Oregons Quality rating and Improvement System (QRIS)The Teaching Research InstituteWestern Oregon UniversitySession Outcome and Objectives Read objectives, Let participants know that there is a lot of information but that we are available for questions. Remind them that we will try not to use acronyms but if we do please stop us and have us define those acronyms.

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Getting to Know YouFamily Child Care Provider

Center Child Care Provider

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What is Oregons QRIS?Oregons QRIS focuses on Quality. Our profession has for a long time tried to communicate how important the early years are in a childs life. Research shows that quality experiences for children lead to better success in life. 5What is QRIS?QQualityOregons QRIS focuses on Quality. Our profession has for a long time tried to communicate how important the early years are in a childs life. Research shows that quality experiences for children lead to better success in life. As more and more focus comes to ECE, quality becomes vital.6What is QRIS?RRatingQuality rating.

Our world is used to ratings: restaurants, hotels, websites, movies. QRIS gives an expert backing (third party) to the rating of quality child care and education environments.7What is QRIS?IImprovementThis is the heart of QRIS. Why is improvement important? Imagine if a doctor just got his medical degree and then never took another class, never stayed up on current research. If doctors didnt do quality improvement, they would miss out on vital information like new vaccines, treatments and cures for formerly incurable diseases. Continuous quality improvement. Our field is changing quickly with research helping us determine how to best meet the needs of our children.8What is QRIS?SSystemQRIS is a system with many parts. It is not a program that will come and go. It is not just about rating or improvement. System gives credibility and support to programs. QRIS can be compared to the Oregon Registry; it is a backbone of our state ECE system.9What is QRIS?QRISQuality for Better Outcomes for Children in OregonIn the spotlightState and National Focus On Early Childhood Care and EducationOregons Focus on Early ChildhoodGovernor Kitzhabers focus on Education

Oregon Educational Investment Board

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Oregon Education Investment Board (OEIB) is overarching board working to align boards, agencies and communities in creating a seamless system from birth to the world of work that ensures an equal education experiences for all children in Oregon.

40-40-20 slide is next12Oregons 40-40-20The children in kindergarten today will all need to graduate. Gov. knows and is telling the public that future success depends on quality early childhood experiences. 2025 goal means new graduates.13Early Childhood in OregonCreation of the Early Learning Council and Early Learning DivisionQRISKindergarten Entry AssessmentUniversal Screening

Successful Race to the Top federal grantMoney for building systems for Early Childhood in Oregon$30 million over 5 years

1.Early Learning HUBs are being formed and have been announced across the state with the charge of organizing services across areas to work together toward common goals). Oregons communities are organizing themselves into coordinating bodies to create a true system approach to early childhood education working to improve efficiency and outcomes for our youngest children.

2. Two specific outcomes are Kindergarten assessment and universal screening for all children. The ASQ has been adopted as the Universal screening. 3. Race to the top is seed money to build a sustainable system. This money has come from both state and federal levels.14National Focus on ECEPresident Obama is also focusing on and investing in the future through young children

"I propose working with states to make high-quality preschool available to every child in America... Let's do what works, and make sure none of our children start the race of life already behind. Let's give our kids that chance. -- Barack Obama, Feb. 12, 2013National Focus on Early Learning

Why QRIS?Oregons QRIS History and Field Test

Missouri is the only state without a statewide QRIS system due to state law. A version of the QRIS is being implemented regionally within counties.18Oregons QRIS is Not NewFrom the map we saw you can see the entire country is using some type of QRIS. This is not just a new thing; Quality indicators have been used for year. For example, you can look at the state licensing quality indicators forms and although we are no longer using these, they have provided Oregon QRIS with some basic research to help with development. Based on research, we know some quality indicators such as high adult-to-child ratios, staff qualifications, & ongoing training for staff which are all related to positive child outcomes. Another research project locally was in 2008; there was a field test for the Oregons Programs of Quality (22 programs). QRIS is based on this research and on what the current literature tells us about early learning and positive child outcomes.

Registry= individual -QRIS =programs19Partners20Oregons QRIS Field TestField test regions were determined by the Office of Child Care to reflect a diverse population and a balance of center based and family based care as well as rural and urban areas.Some of the things they looked at were: Urban/rural, High needs children, Blending CF/RF and centers and other diversities.

Seamless from June 2014 and on. There will be no stopping; development will just continue to roll on.21Field TestWOU

Looks at QRIS process

Does QRIS lead to quality improvement?

Which parts of the process are vital, which can we streamline?

OSU and PSU

Study of difference in quality between each star level

Uses CLASS

Will have a child outcome study in the futureProcess EvaluationValidation StudyValidation study is looking at the quality and difference between a 3 and 4 star using the CLASS.There will be an e-portfolio available around 2015.

22So, what is it?Oregons QRIS OverviewQRIS Complex SystemNext few slides are visuals of components of QRIS

You will get details about each of these components later in the day

Meant to be an overview to give context as we move forwardNotice, Quality Improvement and Quality Ratings are important Components of QRIS. Point out the 2 versions (family and center based).Supports may change after June 30th 2014. Programs who choose supports have 9 months to get portfolios in. Support money can be training money, curriculum, and environmental, as long as they are based on the QIP.25Oregons QRIS 5 Tier Building Block System26LicensedCommitment to QualitySupports for Quality ImprovementIncentives for Quality RatingGood visual to talk about:Building Block5 tiersWhen do I do a portfolioSupports and Incentives26Basics of the QRIS Process There are 2 phase twos part 1 and part 2.27Oregons QRIS Process Separate Portfolios for Center and Family programs

Contains instructions for navigating QRIS process and instructions for completing Portfolio

Has 5 sections corresponding to Domains plus appendicesChildrens Learning and DevelopmentHealth and SafetyPersonnel QualificationsFamily PartnershipsAdministration and Business PracticesPortfolio Content and FormatPortfolio Content and FormatHow can programs prepare and get started?Oregons QRISAre you located within a Field Test Area?Call a Quality Improvement Specialist today Multnomah 503.491.6234Deschutes/Crook/Jefferson 541.548.2380Linn/Benton 541.917.4899Lane/Douglas 541.463.33065 Ways You Can Prepare Your Program for Oregons QRIS Move up on the Oregon Registry Write down your policies and procedures and make sure they are up to date Focus on involving parents Learn about research based screening and assessment Make sure your program uses a curriculum that supports all childrens learning and developmentPass out Handouts Things! Check www.wou.edu/tri/QRIS and stay connected to your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency for more information!

33Move up on the Oregon Registry Get your highest stepArticulate degrees and certificatesUse the professional development plan Policies and Procedures You know what you do and why you do it, but does your staff? Do parents? Make sure your program philosophy is written down and posted for both parents and staff to view.Develop or update written policies on things like behavior management, meal times, personnel policies, inclusion, parent engagement, etc. You can get family survey on TRI website.

35Focusing on Involving Parents Parent SurveyParent input/suggestionsFeeling welcomedFamilies are consulted on childs interests and preferencesCommunity resources and informationAn interest in each familys backgroundTraditionsBeliefsHome languageScreening and Assessment Knowing what screenings and assessments are availableUnderstanding how to use screening and assessment

CurriculumIs based on theory and researchProduces positive child outcomesBalanced between adult-directed activities and child-directed activitiesSpecifies outcomes for key areas of developmentInstructions on how to implement curriculumIncludes content areas of math, science, literacy and social studiesProvides instructional detail on positive adult-child interactions

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