Transition plan What happens when the revised system rolls out?

Purpose Equip providers to make decisions regarding their Spark participation which are most beneficial for their programs Provide early learning system partners with information that will enable them to coordinate their efforts to support and communicate with providers Minimize the amount of time the field test QRIS/ Spark and revised Spark overlap Protect programs’ investments and early adoption and allow for maintenance of achieved star levels

Revised Spark system becomes available for programs Summer 2018 Revised Spark system becomes available for programs

Programs currently designated C2Q or Star Rated Can choose current system or revised Spark through December, 2018 to submit Programs can choose to maintain their current rating (e.g. take no action) until their rating expires “Hold Harmless”

At Summer Implementation Programs entering Spark for the first time must use revised system

Planned Provider Communication Planned Partner Communication Link with Consumer Engagement Efforts regarding importance of early experiences and using Spark as a tool

Spark Entry

Licensed Spark Applicant Continuous Quality Improvement Commitment to Quality Continuous Quality Improvement Spark Applicant Commitment to Quality Continuous Quality Improvement

Current Field Test New Proposal Licensed C2Q Designation 2 years in business Training requirement Compliance requirement Self-Assessment 3, 4, 5 star rating Spark Applicant Application C2Q Designation CQI Summary 3, 4, 5 star rating

Spark Applicant What: Spark Applicant Designation Who: Access to CQI (Reflection, resources, C2Q) Access to Rating materials (Portfolio, scoresheet) Who: Licensed Licensed exempt Any compliance history New programs Long standing programs

Spark Applicant Completes CQI Summary C2Q Designation

Commitment to Quality What: C2Q Designation Who: Access to CQI (Reflection, resources, C2Q) Access to Rating materials (Portfolio, scoresheet) Access to appropriate supports/ prioritization Ongoing participation to maintain designation Who: Licensed Licensed exempt Any compliance history New programs Long standing programs

Also Electronic and paper options As-you-need-it support and universal TA Simplified processes to facilitate independent access to application and C2Q

Supports and Incentive Funds

Balance What programs need Resources available Accountability for public funds Ease of access and distribution

Current Work: Going back through data Fine-tuning prioritization criteria (presented to EIC previously) Estimating future need Discussing big questions!

Language Access Work

Work with Existing Language Groups: Spanish, Russian Work with Stakeholders to develop resources and timelines for Vietnamese and Chinese languages

Policy Questions for EIC Are these policies creating a more equitable system