1. Documents posted at: http://www.cybergrants.com/qrisgrants http://www.cybergrants.com/qrisgrants QRIS 2015 Program Quality Improvement Grant Grantee Technical Assistance and Support Meetings June 2015 Wendy Valentine, M.Ed. Senior Director, CI and Early Education Partnerships Project Manager, QRIS Program Quality Improvement Grants United Way of Mass Bay and Merrimack Valley

2. EEC and United Way The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and have partnered together on the 2015 QRIS Program Quality Improvement Grant

3. Goals QRIS Program Quality Improvement Grant is intended to offer funding to support programs to advance towards a higher level on the QRIS system Support programs/educators to engage in a process of continuous quality improvement Enhance outcomes for all children in Massachusetts, especially those populations most at risk

4. Funding Funds Type: Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge Grant (RTTT-ELCG) Funds Source: Federal Fund use for this initiative must be aligned directly with the purchase resources that will allow an educator/program to advance on the QRIS system All funds from this grant must be expended, and products/services received by grantees, by October 30, 2015

5. Phase One Continuous Quality Improvement Planning Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Ongoing Development with a Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Submitted and Approved by TAP Request for Reimbursement SubmittedOutcomes Reporting on Phase One 1 2 3 4

6. Phase Two Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Implementation Durable Goods Selected by Grantee Approved by TAP and United Way Durable Goods Shipped by Vendor and Received by Program/Provider Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Implemented Outcomes Reporting on Phase Two 5 6 7 8

7. Program Planning Reimbursement All Program Planning funds awarded to a program/educator will be paid on a reimbursement basis The program/educator must expend fund on program planning (staff time and consultants), and then submit evidence of their out-of-pocket expenses for reimbursement Educators/programs are encouraged to request reimbursement in a timely manner as soon as funds are fully expended Only one request for reimbursement may be submitted

8. Durable Goods Funding A program/educator that serves 20 children or less will be eligible for goods valued at up to $3,000 A program that serves 21-99 children will be eligible for goods valued at up to $5,000 A program that serves 100 children or more will be eligible for goods valued at up to $7,000 The number used to determine eligibility is the number of currently enrolled children as of February 15, 2015, not the licensed capacity

9. Timeline 4-30-2015List of Grant Recipients Posted 7-15-2015Continuous Quality Improvement Plans Submitted to TAP (revisions on plans may continue until 7-30-2015) 7-30-2015 All Phase One Program Planning funding must be expended 7-30-2015 Phase One - Final Outcomes and Measures Form due (must be completed online) 9-1-2015Phase One – Reimbursement Form due (must be mailed) July-October 2015Phase Two – Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Implementation; Durable Goods Portal Available 10-30-2015All goods and services purchased by grantees with grant funds must be received and accepted by this date 11-15-2015 Phase Two - Final Outcomes and Measures Form due (must be completed online)

10. 2015 Grant Logistics Phase One – CQIP Completion and Submission – TAP Support – Reimbursement Process – 1 st Outcomes and Measures Phase Two – Online Durable Goods Portal – 2 nd Outcomes and Measures Communication / Q&A

11. Questions and Answers

12. Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQIP) Exploring the CQIP

13. Sections of the CQIP 1. Program Information 2. Steps for Completing the Form 3. Environment Rating Scales 4. QRIS Required Documentation, Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development 5. Required QRIS Measurement Tools 6. Additional Action Steps

14. Program Information ©Children’s Trust 2014

15. Steps for Completing the Form ©Children’s Trust 2014

16. Environment Rating Scale ©Children’s Trust 2014

17. QRIS Required Documentation, Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development ©Children’s Trust 2014

18. Required QRIS Measurement Tools ©Children’s Trust 2014

19. Additional Action Steps

20. Sign the Completed Plan ©Children’s Trust 2014

21. Sample CQIPs Implement Reflect Develop

22. Example: Furnishings for Relaxation and Comfort ECERS, ITERS and FCCERS require “Cozy Areas” For SACERS a considerable amount of softness is also required o Need a substantial amount of softness/combination of soft items o Cozy areas need to be protected o Cannot be used for active play—should not include active play materials EX: FCCERS: 3. Provision for relaxation and comfort

23. FCCERS Score: 1 “No softness provided for children at play”

24. Sample Action Step ©Children’s Trust 2014

25. Sample Action Step ©Children’s Trust 2014

26. Sample Action Step ©Children’s Trust 2014

27. Resources Key Contacts Documents posted at: http://www.cybergrants.com/qrisgrantshttp://www.cybergrants.com/qrisgrants 2015 QRIS Grant –questions about the grant may be directed to QRIS@supportunitedway.orgQRIS@supportunitedway.org EEC QRIS Program Manager – access the Program Manager at https://www.eec.state.ma.us/qrisstatewide; technical questions about the on-line QRIS application and self- assessment may be directed to your EEC Regional QRIS Contact (listed below)https://www.eec.state.ma.us/qrisstatewide

28. Regional QRIS contacts – Part 1 REGIONSTAFFPHONE/EMAIL REGIONAL OFFICE LOCATION & PHONE NUMBER Region 1 Western QRIS Program Quality Specialist Amanda Thayer (413) 881-1548 Amanda.Thayer@MassMail.state.ma.us Department of Early Education and Care 1441 Main Street Suite 230 Springfield, MA 01103 Phone (413) 788-8401 Education & Provider Support Liaison Kimm Quinlan Preschool Enrichment Team, Inc. (413) 763-3900 x159 KQuinlan@valleyopp.com QRIS Health Advisor Edwin Moralez (413) 881-1546 Edwin.Moralez@MassMail.state.ma.us Region 2 Central QRIS Program Quality Specialist Amy Whitehead-Pleaux (508) 461-1446 Amy.Whitehead- Pleaux@MassMail.state.ma.us Department of Early Education and Care 10 Austin Street Worcester, MA 01609 Phone (508) 798-5180 Education & Provider Support Liaison Joanne Gravell Family Services of Central Massachusetts (508) 757-1503 x211 jgravell@cccfscm.org QRIS Health Advisor Lila Coverstone (508) 461-1460 Lila.Coverstone@MassMail.state.ma.us

29. Regional QRIS contacts – Part 2 REGIONSTAFFPHONE/EMAIL REGIONAL OFFICE LOCATION & PHONE NUMBER Region 3 Northeast QRIS Program Quality Specialist Jody Dominquez (978) 826-1336 Jody.DominguezJody.Dominguez@MassMail.state.ma.us Department of Early Education and Care 360 Merrimack Street Building 9, 3 rd Floor Lawrence, MA 01843 (978) 681-9684 Education & Provider Support Liaison Kathy Gallo North Shore Community College. (781) 593-6722 x6249 kgallo@northshore.edu QRIS Health Advisor Maureen Waitt (978) 826-1319 Maureen.Waitt@MassMail.state.ma.us Region 5 Southeast QRIS Program Quality Specialist Anne Hemmer (508) 967-3413 Anne.Hemmer@MassMail.state.ma.us Department of Early Education and Care 1 Washington Street Suite 20 Taunton, MA 02780 Education & Provider Support Liaison Elizabeth A. Reddy Child Development and Education, Inc. (508) 369-3673 seepp@cdedu.us QRIS Health Advisor Betty Blackham (508) 967-3411 betty.blackham@MassMail.state.ma.us

30. Regional QRIS contacts – Part 3 REGIONSTAFFPHONE/EMAIL REGIONAL OFFICE LOCATION & PHONE NUMBER Region 6 Metro Boston QRIS Program Quality Specialist Cheryl McLellan (617) 979-8601 Cheryl.McLellan@MassMail.state.ma.us Department of Early Education and Care 1250 Hancock Street Suite 120-S Quincy, MA 02169 Phone (617) 472-2881 Education & Provider Support Liaison Donna Jasak ABCD (617) 348-6287 donna.jasak@bostonabcd.org QRIS Health Advisors Betty Blackham Maureen Waitt Lila Coverstone (508) 967-3411 betty.blackham@MassMail.state.ma.us (978) 826-1319 Maureen.Waitt@MassMail.state.ma.us (508) 461-1460 Lila.Coverstone@MassMail.state.ma.us Coordinate Family & Community Engagement To find your grantee, please access: http://www.eec.state.ma.us/childcaresearch/cfce.aspx Childcare Resource & Referral To find your CCR&R agency, please see: http://www.eec.state.ma.us/childcaresearch/ccrr.aspx Quality Improvement Grant Technical Assistance Providers See http://www.cybergrants.com/qrisgrants or email qris@supportunitedway.orghttp://www.cybergrants.com/qrisgrants qris@supportunitedway.org

31. Questions? Thank you for participating in this Applicant Technical Assistance and Support Meeting Documents posted at: http://www.cybergrants.com/qrisgrants http://www.cybergrants.com/qrisgrants