1. Transition plan
What happens when the revised system rolls out?

2. 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

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

4. 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”

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

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

7. Spark Entry

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Spark Applicant
Completes CQI Summary
C2Q
Designation

12. 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

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

14. Supports and Incentive Funds

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

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

17. Language Access Work

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

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