Toward Integration: State Approaches to Head Start Partnering in Quality Rating and Improvement Systems
Quality Rating and Improvement Systems are rapidly evolving from a child care- focused approach to one that is seeking to embrace a multiplicity of early learning programs including Head Start. The Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) included a specific focus on using QRISs for all early learning programs and, more recently, in the issuance of revised performance standards for Head Start, the Office of Head Start made its strongest statement of support yet for integrating Head Start and QRISs. Integrating Head Start and QRISs is key to addressing the growing need for quality Early Care and Education (ECE) settings. This report looks at five states with different integration approaches - Arkansas, Montana, Oregon, Illinois and North Carolina – and explores the lessons learned from these diverse models.
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About BUILD
Report April 28, 2022
The BUILD Initiative is a national effort that advances state work on behalf of young children (prenatal through five), their families, and communities. BUILD staff partner with early childhood state leaders focused on early learning, health and nutrition, mental health, child welfare, and family support and engagement to create the policies, infrastructure, and cross-sector connections necessary for quality and equity. BUILD provides consultation, planning, and tailored implementation assistance, learning opportunities, resources, and cross-state peer exchanges. These efforts help state leaders improve and expand access to quality and promote equitable outcomes for our youngest children.
Measuring Up to Our Ideals – A New Vision for Equitable Quality Measurement
Video April 8, 2022
This recording is from the webinar Measuring Up to Our Ideals - A New Vision for Equitable Quality Measurement.
Measuring Up to Our Ideals – A New Vision for Equitable Quality Measurement
Slide Deck April 6, 2022
This slide deck is from the Measuring Up to Our Ideals - A New Vision for Equitable Quality Measurement webinar.