To support听understanding of the new Early Learning Program Quality Assessment and Accreditation Assessment Items, self-assessment tools are available for Recognition and Accreditation tiers, by evidence type. Programs can use these tools to reflect on their practices and evidence to identify their strengths and identify areas that are not fully met to then create an action plan.
Each tool contains the Assessment Items from the tier and evidence type along with guidance that is available within the electronic application. 听This guidance will provide information on what the item language means and scoring guidance to ensure the appropriate evidence is provided to fully meet the item requirements.
Recognition Tools
The following tools are specific to Recognition document-based assessment items:
- Staff Qualification & Licensing (ELP Hub)
- Family Handbook
- Staff Handbook
- Show and Describe
- Narrative Description
Accreditation Tools
The following tools are specific to Accreditation document-based assessment items:
- Staff Qualification & Licensing (ELP Hub)
- Family Handbook
- Staff Handbook
- Show and Describe
- Narrative Description
Observation Tool
The Observation Tool听includes the Accreditation observation-based assessment items and guidance that is used by 强奸视频 assessors when completing any of the following type听of site visit: Random Visit for Accreditation or Accreditation+, Accreditation+ required site visit, or a Verification Visit for Accreditation or Accreditation+.
Programs can use this tool to conduct mock observations within their classrooms and learning environments to ensure interactions and practices included in the observation-based assessment items are present. Educators can use this tool to self-reflect on their learning environments and interactions to identify areas of strength and areas where additional attention and/or support is needed.听
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