OREGONS QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM QRIS The

OREGON’S QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (QRIS) The Teaching Research Institute Western Oregon University

Session Outcome and Objectives QRIS overview including National Initiatives and field test Purpose of QRIS and how it was developed The process for participating Participant s will understand Oregon’s QRIS Steps for preparing for statewide roll out

Getting to Know You Family Child Care Provider Center Child Care Provider Administrator Teacher Assistant CCR&R Head Start Other

What is Oregon’s QRIS?

What is QRIS? Quality

What is QRIS? Rating

What is QRIS? Improvement

What is QRIS? System

What is QRIS? Quality for Better Outcomes for Children in Oregon

State and National Focus On Early Childhood Care and Education In the spotlight

Oregon’s Focus on Early Childhood Governor Kitzhaber’s focus on Education Oregon Educational Investment Board 40 -40 -20

Oregon’s 40 -40 -20 100% of Oregonians by 2025 40% will hold a Bachelors Degree or Higher 40% will hold an Associates Degree or post - secondary credential Remaining 20% will hold a High School Diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood in Oregon Creation of the Early Learning Council and Early Learning Division � QRIS � Kindergarten Entry Assessment � Universal Screening Successful Race to the Top federal grant � Money for building systems for Early Childhood in Oregon � $30 million over 5 years

National Focus on ECE President Obama is also focusing on and investing in the future through young children "I propose working with states to make highquality 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, 2013

National Focus on Early Learning

Oregon’s QRIS History and Field Test Why QRIS?

Oregon’s QRIS is Not New National QRIS Oregon’ s QRIS Quality Indicators Oregon’s Programs of Quality Targeted Research Oregon Registry

Partners Teaching Research Institute at WOU Child Care Resource and Referral Oregon Center for Career Development QRI S Oregon State University/ Portland State University Office of Child Care

Oregon’s QRIS Field Test January 2013 Fall 2013 Early 2014 • Multnomah • Deschutes/Crook/Jeffers on • Linn/Benton • Lane/Douglas • Teen Parent Programs • NAEYC, NAFCC, ACSI, OPQ • Head Start • Field test available to programs Statewide June 2014 • Initial studies end • Programs continue in system Early 2015 • Projected start date of refined version • Projected start date of Eportfolio

Field Test Process Evaluation Validation Study WOU 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 future

Oregon’s QRIS Overview So, what is it?

QRIS Complex System Next 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 forward

QRIS Components Building block with 5 Tiers 5 Domains Quality Improvement Quality Portfolio System of Rating Incentives Documentati Quality Improvement Plans Self. Assessments 2 Versions of Materials Supports on

Supports for Quality Improvement Commitment to Quality Licensed 26 Incentives for Quality Rating Oregon’s QRIS 5 Tier Building Block System

Basics of the QRIS Process Phase 1 • QRIS Increasing Quality Training • Application • Self Assessment Phase 2 • Quality Improvemen t Plan • Quality Improvemen t supports • Technical Assistance with portfolio • Financial Supports of $1000$2000 Phase 3 • Submit portfolio to Western Oregon University • Portfolio reviewed by experts • Receive a rating and financial incentive • Incentives between $500 -$2500

Oregon’s QRIS Process Attend Increasing Quality Training Submit Application Learn about the Program. Receive support Decide where you are and where you Submit Portfolio Assistance and want to go. money available for Get a financial the QRIS process. incentive to help support your quality and a QRIS rating that you can use to show off your program to parents and the community!

Portfolio Content and Format 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 appendices � Children’s Learning and Development � Health and Safety � Personnel Qualifications � Family Partnerships � Administration and Business Practices

Portfolio Content and Format Standard Domain Standard Indicator 3 Star Evidence Indicator 4 Star Evidence Indicator 5 Star Evidence Indicator 3 Star Evidence Indicator 4 Star Evidence

Oregon’s QRIS How can programs prepare and get started?

Are you located within a Field Test Area? 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

5 Ways You Can Prepare Your Program for Oregon’s QRIS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 children’s learning and development

Move up on the Oregon Registry Get your highest step Use the professional development plan Articulate degrees and certificates

Policies and Procedures You know what you do and why you do it, but does your staff? Do parents?

Focusing on Involving Parents Parent Survey � Parent input/suggestions � Feeling welcomed � Families are consulted on child’s interests and preferences � Community resources and information � An interest in each family’s background Traditions Beliefs Home language

Screening and Assessment Knowing what screenings and assessments are available Understanding how to use screening and assessment

Curriculum Is based on theory and research Produces positive child outcomes Balanced between adult-directed activities and child-directed activities Specifies outcomes for key areas of development Instructions on how to implement curriculum Includes content areas of math, science, literacy and social studies Provides instructional detail on positive adult-child interactions

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