Big Ideas From the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge

Slide Deck December 11, 2017

From the first in a series of webinars about Maximizing Federal Investments for Young Children, state leaders from Georgia and Illinois talk about the big ideas for early childhood systems building resulting from their Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge grants. They cover what they did, what they learned, post ELC strengths and challenges, and the impact they are having on young children and families.

Indicators of Quality for Ratings

Fact Sheet December 1, 2017

This brief, therefore, focuses on QRIS standards that exceed licensing requirements. This fact sheet describes the features of the most frequently used quality categories and indicators for the 41 QRIS.

Technical Assistance

Fact Sheet December 1, 2017

This fact sheet provides a descriptive analysis of data from QRIScompendium.org about how TA is implemented across QRIS operating in the United States. It includes information about the types and focus areas of TA, the job titles used for TA providers, the number of TA providers delivering services for QRIS, and trainings or certifications needed for TA providers. This fact sheet also includes information on the delivery of TA: how TA is targeted to early care and education (ECE) programs; whether standardized processes are used; and details on the dosage of onsite support.

Staff Qualifications, Professional Development, and Supports

Fact Sheet December 1, 2017

This fact sheet provides a summary of staff indicators in 41 QRIS in the United States.

Mission and Goal Statements

Fact Sheet December 1, 2017

This fact sheet is one of a series about the state of quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) in the United States.

New Opportunities? ESSA and Its Implications for Dual Language Learners and ECEC Workforce Development

Article December 1, 2017

This policy brief analyses the opportunities ESSA introduced for DLLs and the ECEC workforce. It begins by setting out key demographics of the DLL population, then discusses trends in the ECEC workforce and its capacity to meet the needs of DLLs and other children in ECEC settings. It maps the ESSA provisions intended to address these needs through support for ECEC workers. Finally, it highlights opportunities to support the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of a robust and culturally responsive workforce.

Validation of the Quality Ratings Used in Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS): A Synthesis of State Studies

Report December 1, 2017

The purpose of this report is to compile and analyze findings from 10 validation studies examining quality ratings of ECE programs participating in state QRIS.

Hope Starts Here: Detroit’s Early Childhood Partnership

Article November 1, 2017

This report provides an overview of the Detroit Initiative called Hope Starts Here. An alliance of advocates and champions for early childhood systems, the project presents a framework to make Detroit a city that puts its young children and families first. There are six imperatives and 15 specific strategies to achieve this goal by 2027.

Diversity of Child Care Programs Participating in Parent Aware: An Equity Lens

Report February 1, 2017

This report describes and provides data on Parent Aware, Minnesota’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Information, including the equity principles for which it stands and the measures in place to carry out those principles.

Learning Delivery Options

Planning Tool January 1, 2017

This tool supports decision-making on learning delivery options for best reaching your audience, e.g., face-to-face workshop, video conference, etc.