early childhood rating + improvement system pilot
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Early Childhood Rating + Improvement System Pilot. Sherri Thomsen, United Way of Cass-Clay Erica Kindem, Child Care Resource + Referral. Sherri J. Thomsen United Way of Cass-Clay President . PEOPLE → PEOPLE NEEDS → RESOURCES EXPERTS → ADVOCATES. INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Early Childhood Rating + Improvement System Pilot
Sherri Thomsen, United Way of Cass-ClayErica Kindem, Child Care Resource + Referral
Sherri J. ThomsenUnited Way of Cass-ClayPresident
PEOPLE → PEOPLENEEDS → RESOURCES
EXPERTS → ADVOCATES
INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION
100,000 books in the hands of children this year
• United Way will mail 100,000 books to the homes of local children this year
• 60% of our local children receive books
• RESULTS: Higher reading scores upon entering Kindergarten and lower risk for needing remedial reading instruction in school
NEARLY 1 IN 2 CHILDRENSTRUGGLE WITH THE TRANSITIONTO KINDERGARTEN
SOURCE: NDSU Extension Service
RESULTS:• PARENTS described a 74% positive growth in
their child’s school readiness• TEACHERS reported an 87% positive growth in children’s
school readiness • 91% of parents indicated it influenced
their relationship with their child
Removing barriers to quality care: United Way invests in child care scholarships
Annual investment: $167,00
1. Pre-K Readiness 2. Reading by 3rd Grade 3. Middle School Engagement4. Completion of High School 5. Transition to Post-Secondary
Education
QRIS provide a systematic, organized and cost-effective way to measure, improve and communicate the quality of early
education programs.
What is a Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS)?
“…By fostering a highly skilled and engaged workforce, we can build a stronger business community…
Workforce development is essential at all ages.”
-Craig Whitney, President/CEO, The Chamber
LIVE UITEDTM
90%of a child's brain
developmenthappens by age 5.
North Dakota ranks second in the nation in
families with dual income earners (2nd to South Dakota)
#2
50% of a child’s awake hours are spent in child care
RESULTS:• 100% of child care providers participating in pilot found it to
be necessary and beneficial to make positive changes in their programs
• Kids need it • Parents want it• Our communities count on it
Early Childhood Rating + Improvement System Pilot
Erica KindemChild Care Resource + Referral
Improve, support and celebrate the strengths of child care
Playbook Coach Game Time Funding Celebrate
Grant Received Fall 2009
Early education programs began their journey in January 2010 through October 31, 2011
10% of children enrolled in early education programs in Cass County (909 children)
78 on-site observations by trained observers using 4 scientific, research based national assessment tools
550+ parents completed survey of their child’s learning in early education (final results still being tabulated)
Provides baseline data regarding quality of early education in our community
QRIS Pilot in Cass County
STAR Ratings Achieved in the Pilot April 15, 2010- September 30, 2011
CHANGING COMPLEX COMMUNITY ISSUESCAN’T BE DONE ALONE
In Cass County,
1 in 5 children Are in a quality early child care setting
United Way & Early Childhood Education:
• Continue to invest in programs such as NDECRIS
• Continue to provide child care scholarships
• Focus on families most in need and remove barriers to receiving quality care
Children are… 1/3 of our population
BUT 100% of our future
Early Childhood Rating + Improvement System Pilot
Sherri Thomsen, United Way of Cass-ClayErica Kindem, Child Care Resource + Referral