QRIS Oregon's Quality Rating and Improvement System Overview OREGON’S QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM The Teaching Research Institute Center on Inclusion

QRIS

Oregon's Quality Rating and Improvement System Overview

OREGON’S QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT

SYSTEM

The Teaching Research InstituteCenter on Inclusion and Early Childhood Care & Education

www.centeroninclusion.orgwww.wou.edu/tri/QRIS

http://www.centeroninclusion.org/

http://www.wou.edu/tri/QRIS

Participants will understand Oregon’s Quality Rating and Improvement System including:How it was developedThe content of the Program Standards of Quality

The process for participatingThe current field testing Steps for preparing for statewide roll out


SESSION OUTCOME

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WHAT IS QRIS?

WHAT IS QRIS?


Oregon’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) is an independent expert resource for child care and preschool programs to strengthen their offerings for greater positive impact on young children’s lives.

The Quality Rating System:

• Helps early childhood professionals build on what they’re already doing well and expand their businesses so that more children can benefit from high quality care.

• Connects child care and education providers with tools, financial incentives and professional advice.

• Gives parents expert, unbiased information to make more informed decisions about their options.

DESIGNED TO

Support early learning and development and assist programs in providing high-quality care and

education by offering supports and incentives.

Help parents and caregivers find high-quality learning and

development programs that fit their needs with an easy to understand rating system.

Ensure that children have high-quality learning opportunities that help them develop the skills they

need to be successful in life.

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HOW WAS THE QUALITY RATING

SYSTEM DEVELOPED

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Targeted Research

Education Awards

Quality Indicators

Oregon Programs of Quality

National QRISs

Licensing

Development by Center on Inclusion and Early Childhood at The Teaching Research Institute (TRI) at Western Oregon University.

Aligns with the Race to the Top and the governor's plan for Early Childhood for Oregon

Leadership and initiative throughout each phase of development by The Child Care Division (CCD)

Close collaboration with the Oregon Center on Career Development at Portland State University and Child Care Resource and Referral agencies across the state.

QRIS COLLABORATION

Focus Groups of 250 child care and early education providers and programs across Oregon

Focus Groups of 13 Child Care Resource and Referral agencies

Focus Groups of Oregon’s licensing specialists

Focus Groups of health and nutrition specialists across Oregon

Focus Groups of child care union members

Focus Groups of Oregon’s Professional Development Committee

Standards Workgroup of Statewide PartnersOregon's Quality Rating and Improvement System Overview

SOURCES OF INPUT TO THE STANDARDS REFINEMENT


HOW DOES THE QUALITY RATING

SYSTEM WORK?

OVERVIEW OF THE QUALITY RATING SYSTEM

The Quality Rating System uses a set of progressively higher program standards to evaluate the quality of an Early Learning and Development Program and to support program improvement.

Building Block Approach 5 tiers Portfolio system of documentation Family and Center languaged versions



5 TIER BUILDING BLOCK SYSTEM

Licensed

Commitment to Quality

Supports

Ince

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For a Commitment to Quality designation programs complete an application.

For a 3, 4 or 5 Star designation programs develop and submit a Program Portfolio.

Balance of evidence Data Documentation Report Observation

Reviewed by experts

PORTFOLIO SYSTEM


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WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS

Children’s Learning and Development

Health & Safety

Personnel Qualifications

Family Partnerships

Administration & Business Practices


QRIS DOMAINS

OverviewThis is the largest domain and

covers the learning environment – both the physical environment and the curr iculum or program of learning. I t emphasizes having an intent ional phi losophy and program of learning which requires planning and input from chi ld screening and assessment. I t a lso covers opt imizing chi ldren’s social and emotional health through appropriate adult-chi ld interact ions and having an environment that is opt imal in terms of s ize, arrangement and equipment, accessible to al l chi ldren and cultural ly appropriate.

Key Standards The program is gu ided by a wr i t ten

s ta tement o f ph i losophy. The program uses a cur r i cu lum that

suppor ts a l l ch i ld ren ’s learn ing and deve lopment .

The program uses in format ion f rom screen ing and assessment to measure deve lopment and learn ing in order to make re fer ra ls and do program p lann ing.

The program fac i l i t a tes and suppor ts appropr ia te adu l t -ch i ld in terac t ions inc lud ing: soc ia l and emot iona l suppor t ; o rgan izat ion and management o f ch i ld ren ’s behav ior, t ime and a t tent ion; and ins t ruc t iona l suppor t .

The program fac i l i t a tes and suppor ts ch i ld ren ’s pos i t i ve soc ia l and emot iona l deve lopment .

CHILDREN’S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT


OverviewThis domain focuses on health

and safety i tems that are beyond what is required in l icensing. Health and hygiene instruct ion is given in a posit ive way and covers toi let ing, germ transmission and tooth brushing. In addit ion to healthy eating and f i tness habits being encouraged, staff are required to address individual health needs of chi ldren i f needed and consult with other professionals. Screen t ime l imits have been included here has i t relates to health as opposed to curriculum or learning.

Key Standards Chi ldren are provided inst ruct ion

and support to independent ly manage heal th and hygiene pract ices.

Chi ldren are provided inst ruct ion and support on safety ru les and expectat ions.

Healthy eat ing and f i tness habi ts are supported and encouraged.

Program personnel co l laborate wi th heal th and re lated serv ice professionals to address the ind iv idual heal th needs of ch i ldren as appl icable.

Program provides appropr iate use and model ing on chi ldren’s “screen” v iewing t ime.

HEALTH & SAFETY


OverviewThis domain is focused the

need for highly qualif ied staff

receiving ongoing advancement

of their knowledge and skil ls.

The Oregon Registry is used to

measure personnel

qualif ications and ongoing

professional development. This

domain requires action on the

part of employees to submit

their information to the Registry

as well as t ime to part icipate in

the professional development.

Key Standards The p rog ram’s leader i s p resen t ly

qua l i f i ed to se rve in the i r pos i t ion th rough educa t ion , t ra in ing and exper ience .

The p rog ram’s head teacher (s ) and teacher (s ) a re p resen t ly qua l i f i ed to se rve in the i r pos i t ion th rough educa t ion , t ra in ing and exper ience .

The p rog ram’s ass is tan t I I ( s ) (Fami ly ) and a ide I I (s ) (Cen te r ) a re p resen t ly qua l i f i ed to se rve in the i r pos i t ion th rough educa t ion , t ra in ing and exper ience .

Program personne l con t inue to advance the i r knowledge and sk i l l s th rough pa r t i c ipa t ion in t ra in ing and /o r co l lege course c red i t s annua l l y tha t a re pa r t o f a p ro fess iona l deve lopment p lan .

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS


OverviewThis domain focuses on

reciprocal relationships with families. I t requires that programs use the provided “Family Survey” which asks questions about how families feel their input is solicited, how open the communication is and if they are encouraged to part icipate in the program. It also asks how well the program provides information to families both about the program and outside resources.

Key Standards The program uses fami ly input and

feedback to guide a l l aspects of program planning and implementat ion.

The program meets the indiv idual need of ch i ldren through mutual ly respect fu l , two-way communicat ion.

Fami l ies are encouraged to be regular and f requent par t ic ipants in the program.

The program prov ides support and in format ion to ass is t the fami ly in meet ing thei r ch i ld ’s needs and goals .

FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS


Overview

This domain focuses on good business practices and professionalism which are important not only to stay in business, but to retain personnel which impacts continuity of care. It also covers program evaluation which helps to promote quality and continuous improvement.

Key Standards

The program fol lows sound

business pract ices, pol ic ies, and

procedures which support f iscal

sustainabi l i ty.

In programs where there are

mult ip le employees, the program

assures a professional working

cl imate, promotes posi t ive working

relat ionships and professional ism.

A comprehensive program

evaluat ion process is developed

and performed on an annual basis.

ADMINISTRATION & BUSINESS PRACTICES


Phase 1

• QRIS Increasing Quality Training

• Application

• Self Assessment

Phase 2

• Quality Improvement Plan

• Quality Improvement supports

• Technical Assistance with portfolio

• Financial Supports of $1000-$2000


BASICS OF THE QRIS PROCESS

Attend Increasing Quality Training

Learn about the Program.

Submit Application

Decide where you are and where you want to go.

Receive support

Assistance and money available for the QRIS process.

Submit Portfolio

Get a financial incentive to help support your quality and a QRIS rating that you can use to show off your program to parents and the community!


OREGON QRIS PROCESS

January 2013

Field Test with selected programs within four identified regions.

Spring 2013

Work with programs to crosswalk placement on the QRIS. Head Start NAEYC programs NAFCC programs Oregon Program of Quality

QRIS FIELD TESTS

Multnomah County

Crook/Deschutes/Jefferson Counties

Linn/Benton Counties

Lane/Douglas Counties

CCR&R FIELD TEST SDAS


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HOW CAN PROGRAMS PREPARE

AND GET STARTED

Process Evaluation

WOU

Looks at QRIS process

Does QRIS lead to quality improvement?

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

Validation StudyOSU and PSU

Study of difference in quality between each star level

Uses CLASS

Will have a child outcome study in the future

FIELD TEST


Call a Quality Improvement Specialist today Multnomah 503.491.6234 Deschutes/Crook/Jefferson 541.548.2380 Linn/Benton 541.917.4899 Lane/Douglas 541.463.3306


ARE YOU LOCATED WITHIN A FIELD TEST AREA?

1. Move up on the Oregon Registry

2. Write down your policies and procedures and make sure they are up to date

3. Focus on involving parents

4. Learn about research based screening and assessment tools

5. Make sure your program uses a curriculum that supports all children’s learning and development

Check www.wou.edu/tri/QRIS and stay connected to your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency for more information!


5 WAYS YOU CAN BE PREPARING YOUR PROGRAM

http://www.wou.edu/tri/QRIS


THANK YOU

Documents

QRIS Oregon's Quality Rating and Improvement System Overview OREGON’S QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM The Teaching Research Institute Center on Inclusion