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Overview
Accreditation is both a status and a process
Status: Accreditation provides public notification that
standards of quality are met as set forth by an accrediting
agency.
Process: Accreditation reflects an organization’s desire and
commitment to not only engage in self-study but to submit
to an external review and to continuously seek ways in which
to enhance the quality of service, education and training
provided.
What is Accreditation?
MAAP Accreditation is the ultimate indicator of quality in out-of-school-time programs. It provides out-of-school time professionals with performance indicators to guide in program planning, implementation and evaluation.
Quality
Discussion: Why Accreditation?
How does it benefit families? How does it benefit programs? How does it benefit program staff? How does it benefit children?
Provides a sustainable framework for program quality improvement
efforts
Provides a context for ongoing professional development
Measurably strengthens out-of-school time programs and services
Serves as a foundation for positive youth outcomes
Fosters a competent, caring, qualified team of caregivers
Transforms individual staff members into a strong professional team
Minimizes staff-turnover
Conveys a commitment to quality
Informs families 'decisions about out-of-school time care
Why Accreditation?
Grouped into five Foundation Areas
Administrative
Wellness Activities Relationships Environments
MAAP 2.0 Standards and Indicators
Foundation Area I
Administration:Effective administration practices support
transparency and openness helping to create an environment in which program quality and positive youth development are most likely to
occur and be sustained.
Foundation Area II
Wellness:The program’s policies and practices
support the wellness of the youth participants.
Foundation Area III
Activities:The program plans
and implements activities that support youth
development and engagement.
Foundation Area IV
Relationships:Relationships are developed among
staff members, youth, and families to promote youth development.
Foundation Area V
Environment:The program
environment is safe and accessible and
promotes youth development across
domains.
Phases of MAAP Accreditation
Enrollment in MAAP is accepted twice per year; spring and fall. Spring deadline is March 31st Fall enrollment deadline is September 30th MAAP Enrollment is valid for 16 months.
Programs must apply for a validation visit within 16 months or will be required to re-apply.
$250 Enrollment Fee must accompany application.Click here to complete the online enrollment application.
Paper applications can be mailed with payment to:MnSACA/MAAP
2610 University Ave. W. Suite 425St. Paul, MN 55114
Grant funding is available to qualifying programs. To find out if you qualify for fee support, complete the online enrollment application. Enrollment fee must be paid to be considered for the grant.
Online code to access all MAAP 2.0 documents and resources will be emailed to program representative following receipt of application and payment.
Phase 1: Enrolling in MAAP
FamiliesStaff Youth Host
Recruit the Stakeholder Team
Prepare the Staff
Prepare the Community
Building A Community of Support for Program Improvement
Ideas for building a community of support: Invite school staff, administrators, parents and
other community stakeholders for “Happy Hour.” Serve treats, and provide an overview of accreditation Download and personalize the Kick Off PowerPoint from
MAAP website to show at event (or print slides and display on three sided display board for parents to peruse as they come and go)
Initiate participation in the Stakeholder Team Host a Kids Performance Night
simple skits, songs or demonstrations of their activities can be displayed and treats served
Host an Accreditation Kick Off Event
Members of Stakeholder Team engage in self-study process Conduct and tally surveys Conduct initial program observations Schedule Stakeholder Meetings Develop and implement an Action Plan for
Program Improvement
Monthly Cohort Meetings East Metro and West Metro cohort groups meet once
a month Consult online meeting schedule for specific dates and
locations
MAAP representative will be available at meetings to answer questions and guide self-study process
Program representative(s) and coach attend monthly cohort meetings to network and exchange ideas with others
Phase 3: Implementation (Typically three months)
Program implements Action Plan
Coach and Stakeholder Team conduct additional program observations.
Stakeholder team may decide to re-survey to ensure program improvements are embedded in every day practice.
Phase 4: Pre-Visit
Program submits visit application and pre-visit documentation
Visit Day is scheduled
On-site documentation and evidence is gathered in preparation of
visit
Program director, stakeholder team, and staff are informed of
agenda for visit day.
Visit Day Arrives
• Validator submits visit reports within five business days of visit
• Within 60-90 days MAAP Review Panel reviews visit reports and arrives at decision
• Program director is notified of decision within 60-90 days of visit.
Phase 5: Accreditation Decision
o Adhere to MAAP standards and rules of compliance
o Submit annual interim reports
o Pay $100 annual reporting fee
o Maintain continuous improvement mindset
o Promptly report changes in director and/or location
o Conduct surveys of family, staff, children and host at least annually
o Conduct program observations at least annually
o Create action plan from information gathered from surveys and observations conducted.
Phase 6: Compliance and Sustaining Quality
Accreditation is…..
Questions? Call or Email the Accreditation Facilitation Hotline
651-646-8689 [email protected]
MAAP 2.0 Self Study Tool and Master Key to Quality as well as many other supporting documents and resources are available to enrolled programs only on the MAAP Webpage at
www.mnaeyc-mnsaca.org