Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual
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1. paf f Test User 69 o Help I want to change some cf my pogam infomation Sut i cant General Information About Your Program Business Neme Test User 69 License Number TEST1069 Program Type Licensed Chitd Care Center Address 1234 Main t Buckley Mi 49620 County WEXFORD Region Northwest Region 2Stars a Telephone i 2 wi 3 5 Primary ene emailgpexample com Secondary email Secondary Site Contact Person if Different Furst Neme Last Name Title Telephone Emea Chea this box if you want this Person to receive emel notthcstions Additional Program Information F as g 5 4 4 4 Verify Your Information Make sure that your BCAL information is correct Help want to change some of my program information but cant General Information About Your Program Busness Name WE region Test 2 If you find any License Number TEST4005 errors click the auna Program Type Licensed Child Care Center Click Save when you are finished entering your information Information that is already there when you log in comes from BCAL Bureau for Child and Adult Licensing Yellow fields are mandatory Click here for help help link You will Address 1238 Main St need to contact Buckley MI 49624 BCAL to update County WEXFORD your information Region Northwest Region 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation NOTICE Changes to your License Regis2. Plan based on the results of your Self Assessment Resources Sr v Resources library of resources available to assist you Message Center zi v Message Center Exchange information using the Message Center Technical Assistance e v Technical Assistance Ifyou need help with any part of the QRIS process click Technical Assistance Welcome to Great Start to Cust verview classroom 1 classroom 2 classroom 2 classroom 4 The Data Screen Overview of Multiple Classroom Self Assessment Surveys following overview is the aggregate results of all of your classroom Self Assessments As you update your individual fran oa the overview score will automatically update Please submit Ferien SER E R EETA OA ttl cower You will The center portion not need to sumt cach c praade ofthe screen 7 i contains your data 1 Early Childhood Ed Welcome to Michigan s Great Start to Quality y 1E Development a New resources by Great Start to Quality Program Standards have been added to the Resource tab This screen will located on the navigation bar on the left side of this Welcome page Resources for each Program 7 Standard are available to aid in implementation of your program quality improvement plans Such change depending resources indude for example Staff Handbook and Performance Review templates E We hope that you will find the resources helpful Remember to check in frequently for new on the section of additions
3. Sophie has been assisting data system users in our support department for over two years now You could say that she has heard every question in the book Whether your question is big or smal don t hesitate to reach out to Sophie she wil gladly find the answer for you Sophie amp available Monday through Friday from 12 00PM 9 00PM ET Call her directly at 805 692 0992 ext 301 Emak support mosaic network com Anubhav Jain i amp Anubhav pronounced on above has more experience with technical assstance _than he is wina to adm amp and as such is a fundamental member of our support nner nanereeneeennenneenerennie ll seenneenmnmeennnneremmnmammemmmnmemnmmemmmacmmmeeel ti Questions Click for more information 27 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation kx Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Improved Quality Access Great Start to Quality STARS through Complete Program Profile Complete SAS Complete QIP greatstartCONNECT org Great Start to Quality is Michigan s tiered quality and rating and improvement system supports the quality development of early learning programs while increasing families access to the best and most appropriate early learning and development settings for their children The system is tied to Michigan s quality program standards as derived from the early learning standards and awards quality stars from levels one thru five with five being the hi
4. focus on the accordion style menu will open Each of the questions from the SAS will appear in their respective categories Again click on the menu link to view the details contained within each question The items that you checked off when completing your SAS will have ghosted checkmarks in their respective boxes This indicates that you have already achieved this item and been credited for it in your current star level Check off additional boxes where you plan to make improvements The columns next to the questions indicate the following Points Needed Indicates how many points you need in this section to qualify for your Target Star Level Points Selected Indicates how many points you qualify for after selecting items to include in your plan Target Met Through selecting items to include in your plan have you selected enough points to qualify for your Target Star Level Points Points Target Needed Selected Met Y Early Childhood Educator Qualifications and Prof Development 1 1 1 Yes P Administrator Qualifications 0 P Early Childhood Educator Qualifications 0 Y Professional Development 1 1 All program staff annually complete at least 24 clock hours of professional development V Annual professional development training attended by all staff includes at least 3 hours focused on cultural competence and inclusive practices related to serving children with special needs or disabilities as well as teaching diverse childr
5. our SAS Results SOHOOoo i e m e Welcome amp Introduction To access your Program Profile Self Assessment E Survey just click on the Great Start to Quality STARS menu link Quality Improvement Pilari Resources Message Center Technical Assistance 12 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual The Components of the Self Assessment Survey SAS Screen Each of the components contained in the Self Assessment Survey SAS screen are outlined briefly below A full explanation of each component and its relevance to the self assessment and planning process will then be outlined step by step Your SAS Results box will provide you with a real time status update on your survey Your SAS Results Quality Level All programs begin with a Quality Level of one star Once you begin working on your SAS you can earn additional stars based on your responses PQA Score The PQA Program Quality Assessment score applies to programs that have had their SAS validated at a 4 or 5 quality level rating Status indicates the stage in which your SAS is currently in the process All SAS forms begin as provisional This field will change when your SAS is Submitted Approved or Not Approved A Not Approved status simply means that your submitted SAS did not agree with the validated SAS which could report quality higher or lower than self assessed All programs regardless of stat
6. your QIP wea S Click to preview your QIP N ote YOUR ADDED INDICATORS onnea phair ae y Sere taining attended by staf includes at least 3 hours and induse practices related lo serving children speci needs of disabiimes 33 well a5 teaching anerse children and supp poring verse idren and thew famities Eamiy and Community Partnerships 4 a am has evidence of ts amiy sngegemens and involvement Commurnicaton mational materials and opportunities for are Seinered a a way nat po ie Gverse needs e g Meracy bevel language clue al appropriateness etc E A Program has evidence of engagement and woenen cena cfers nities tor parents to Baber Ae program Qovernance 3 Program has evidence Mat amp is involved in partnerships apanr cofaborations Mat enhance its services to families Parbdpation in community associat Administration ang Management 3 Progam has witen pars sonnel policies and procedures which improve and lead to staff reteni a Graduated salary S scale for staff that takes into account education a 3 Program has the following in place An approved cumiculum m 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Points selected qualify this program for their Target Star Level You can also see how Quality Improvement Plans are not submitted the way Self Assessment Surveys are Once you finish your QIP you can begin working on your plan 23 Great Start to Quality STAR
7. Improving the Quality of Early Learning an are Great Start to QUa ity g and C Early Learning amp Development Programs Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual STARS Systematic Tiered Assessment and Rating Solution yX i Chighoud ib Saar petation ring so ts from nT estments pric ldo ca nan Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Great Start to Quality Dear Early Learning and Development Partners Since October 2011 it has been our pleasure to support the quality improvement efforts of early learning and development programs across the state through Great Start to Quality Michigan s tiered quality rating and improvement system Regional support of early learning and development programs is available through your local Great Start to Quality Resource Center that provides workforce development opportunities and quality improvement consultation One of the goals of Great Start to Quality is that all of Michigan s children will have access to and participate in high quality early learning The Early Childhood Investment Corporation will continue to work with our online platform development partner Mosaic Network to improve and enhance Great Start to Quality STARS for your use We want to congratulate and thank each of you for your continued dedication to provide the highest quality early learning experiences for Michigan s children Together our efforts will support the next generation to be successful in schoo
8. R Inna Prseschool Early Learning Standards Click to Download D curricutum and instruction 12 Total A Preschool Standards Overview Click to Download Infant Toddler Early Learning Standards Click to Download Infant Toddler Standards Overview Click to Download D Genera Program Support E Curriculum and Instruction 12 Total Points Questions Click Q for more information 25 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality Message Center STARS User Manual The Great Start to Quality STARS message center works in a similar way as your email account When you click Message Center in the menu an instructions page will appear Click the OK button to access the message center Velcome amp introduction Program Profile Self Assessment Survey Quality Improvement Plan Resources ssage Center lfechnical Assistance Wem savea semt archives O OOOO eer Reastas 9 Finer ted Proray He acd Subject fie This is aiet message m mpiying Re This it a ten mesisoe Testing noe eum o muah longer muted line 33338 INSTRUCTIONS Welcome to Pe Message Center T 1 The S as Ea a a Aa a pogram that you may Hresdy Se familis with Below are ALL appes upper rar arenas ats NAN eae marae he Rony Ea pun fe ne sansa oa Message ADI aR Pa tet Sere SRE Your Mes All of your See meneget will E mameges you werd mn Sartore Suton Vou Ge wow saree Bos wa You can find more help om u
9. S User Manual Reviewing and Updating your Quality Improvement Plan You can view and update your QIP at any time When you enter the QIP module after finishing your plan it will look like the screen below Here you can Add indicators Print a copy of your QIP Add plan items Edit plan items Access your SAS status in real time CNN NA Click to Add Additional Indicators Welcome amp Introduction Quality Improvement Plan for Williams Peranica Test 4 Program Profile Click to Print SAS Version Self Assessment Survey Family Homes with Assistant s Sell Assessment Survey SAS Status Submitted F T Current STAR Level 5 Target STAR Level 5 Last date QIP updated May 27 2012 Status Overview Administrator Qualifications a Sr Create View of SAS CDA or Montessori Credential Plan one oe ian Click to Add or Stars Administrator Qualifications View Plan Item gt Bachelor s degree or higher in a chid related field including a minimum of 18 hours in Earty Chitdhood Education Chid Development Administrator Qualifications Create View G e Bachelors degree or higher with a major in Earty Ch dhood Education Chid Development Plan Lead Early Childhood Educator Qualifications Create View a Early Chidhood Educator has at least a CDA appropriate to age served Plan Lead Childhood Educator Qualifications Create View a Chidhood Educator has at least an Associate s degree in Earty Chidhood Education or rel
10. al After you have selected a question category or survey title you will be directed to a screen like the one below This is where you can respond to all questions asked in the Self Assessment Survey SAS The navigational buttons on the bottom of the screen allow you to move from question to question category to category throughout the survey FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Pease check al staiements that are inue for your program Enter your responses by Family and Community Partnerships Family Partnershi id Family Stre i s i J 1 Ser eas ly Strengtnenin ote STrrovemeni Program provides parenting clicking the che ckb Ox ON OPPOrMUNMMes Sgram has evidence of family engagement and involvement Classroom staff engages in nextto the statements informal communication with par 3 Program has evidence of family eng gagement and involvement Program provides formal that apply to your COTUTUAbCatOn iie paromieachor conferences home visits io inform parents of children s ere a developmental progre 4 Program has evidence of family engagement and invoWwement Communication education program and onmaional materials amd opporuniies for familias are dalivered in a way that meets their Gverse needs a i literacy bevel language wuwa appropnateness Bic 5 Program has evidence of family engagement and involvement Program offers opportunities for parents lo panicipale in program govemance a Prograsa has eviden
11. and Community Partnerships Review in Progress Farmed Points Points Possible Family Partnerships and Family ora 0 v Complete an SAS for each apne ars classroom you created a a v Access an overview of all Meets the Criteria for This Rabag Lera D O O O l classrooms which will provide an average score Earned Points Points Possible across classrooms Administration and Managemen ore ofa Subtotal ore Tm I When your SAS has reached a state of completion click the Submit button Once you have submitted your SAS you will not be able to make changes to it However you will still have read only access to your SAS and will still be able to print your survey and chosen indicators If you require assistance with your Self Assessment Survey SAS contact your local Great Start to Quality Resource Center at 1 877 614 7328 Understanding Your Completed Self Assessment Survey SAS After your Self Assessment Survey SAS has been completed you will see that each core assessment category will have a preliminary star rating beneath it This star rating reflects the responses you entered while completing your SAS After your SAS has been submitted you may qualify for an increased star rating based on your responses You will likely have varying preliminary star ratings for each category If your SAS is approved your official star rating will reflect the lowest score that you have achieved in the five core assessment categori
12. assroom and enter classrooms into Great Start to Quality STARS Classroom Information Do you have mutiple classrooms Yes si Do you wanttocompetean Yes CL individua Self Assessment Survey SAS for each een E a classroom How many classrooms do you have Survey SAS for each cmssroom How many classrooms do you 4 have m Provide a Name for Each Classroom be sure you use a unique name that you will recognize for the Classroom in the future Ex Ms Smith Early HeadStart Infant Toddler Couronne am SSS ey cassroem snare a Classrocen 4 Name ig OK f Licensing Information Original Registration Date License Expration Date 11 20 2011 n Aen Bo ma 16 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Gverview classroom 1 classroom classroom 3 classroom 4 E Self Assessment Survey Eakly Learning amp Development Programs Sr Overview classroom 1 classroom 2 classroom 3 classroom 4 1 Early Childhood Educator Qualifications and Prof Development Earmed Poinis Points Possible p Administrator Qualifications RETE 3 50 When completing your SAS you will Eady Chlidhaad Educar Qualifications a os rep s have tabs for each classroom at the Professional Development arg gi ae Aa E top of the page Meets the Criteria for This Rating Lewa O O O O l Submitted Using these tabs you can 2 Family
13. ated field Plan Lead Early Childhood Educator Qualifications Create View Early Chidhood Educator has at least a Bachelor s degree in Early Chidhood Education or related field Plan dnd rere e EVA CHRPOOQ CQNCEfOL pee Bf Eset a DUCE L2 Qedles w CRA CHOO EGncapeN OL LEGG LEN regq ESUA cpilapoogd EqncssoL GnsWICSHOUVeE Questions Click for more information 24 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Resources There are a variety of resources by program quality indicator available for you in the resources module in Great Start to Quality STARS Click Resources in the Great Start to Quality STARS menu You will arrive at a page containing links to resources such as v Sample Staff Handbook v Early Learning Standards Resources v Diversity and Inclusion Guidance Welcome amp Introduction Program Profile Self Assessment Survey Te Quality Improvement Plan ige Center cal Assistance Select the SAS category you would fike additional resources for E General Program Support C Early Childhood Educator Qualification and Professional Developement 16 Points C Family and Community Partnership 8 Points E Administration and Management 6 Points E Environment 8 Total Points SAE Physical Environment 2 Points D Earty Childhood Educator Qualification Ratios 2 Points E rony end Conenanity Putao tl Health Environment 4Points D Admerestraton and Management 6 Pq EOA
14. ation about your program presented in this screen There are several fields that you can add or modify information these are highlighted in yellow Your Propran Profile info Bon will please review and modify these to prowde the most accurate and up to date information determine the version of the Self Click the SAVE button to confirm that the information is correct and save any changes Assessment Survey SAS that applies You can come back to this screen and click the EDIT button to make any future changes to you Thank you There are 3 types of programs that use STARS 1 Registered Family Child Care Home 2 Licensed Group Child Care Home 3 Licensed Child Care Centers The version of the SAS that applies to Fdo show this dialog agah you will be determined based on your program type and if your program employs assistants Welcome amp Introduction A To access your Program Profile E just click on the E Great Start to Resources Quality STARS Massage Conter menu link posen ie Oo 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality Completing Your Program Profile STARS User Manual The Program Profile section of Great Start to Quality STARS contains information about your program or center Some of this information will be present when you initially log in This information is automatically populated through BCAL Bureau for Child and Adult Licensing Ny Ls One ee a Great Start to Quality A
15. ce Review templates We hope that you wil find the resources helpful Remember to check in frequently for new additions to thus useful tool of Toll Free 1 666 685 0006 or imal xoOlolololols How Enhancements Can Help You o 112 fest Adega Street Sute 800 Lereng Magen 4953 Phone 1 000 489 6201 Phone to com Web bite www CreatttartCeneetorg Better orgarvzaton of buttons and inks so you don t 7 n y ee ee ee Great Start to Quality N A stars e Added modules to better suit your G verse needs E m ee e o m Streambkned Data Colection Process Here Are a Few Enhancements to Look Out For While Using the System Add Multiple Classrooms SAS to Vakdaton Report Updated Resources Page gt Re Formatted QIP Module pe 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Using STARS Overview When you are in Great Start to Quality STARS you will arrive at a screen that looks like the one below The screen is comprised of two main sections v The Great Start to Quality STARS Menu v The Great Start to Quality STARS Data Screen An image and brief description of each can be found below G y Great Start to Quality Welcome to Michigan s Great Start to Quality 1 New resources by Great Start to Quality Program Standards have been added to the Resource tab sett A mt Survey located on the navigation bar on the le
16. ce of family engagement and invavement Program provides Use the navigational peti nities for parents to participate in education inside and outside s dassroom b th b wanes S aoran han MAJARA hai itis involved in parinerships andior collaborations thal enhance z aaa i sata ts sarees to families Pasnerships to provide or connect families to appropriate the Screen to complete PH ai Me eS various actions in your between and among programs agendes and schools SAS Print sas _Printindicstors Save _ Previous Mext__ D Printa copy of your SAS Previous Moveto the previous section Print a copy of all indicators ee ae eee arno and your responses to each 5 eae cose Close your SAS Save ve your SAS You can save your SAS at any point and return to it to continue responding to questions If you need any assistance you can 1 Review the SAS instructions as outlined above 2 Click Technical Assistance where you will find information that will address a variety of questions and assistance needs Questions Click for more information 15 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Classrooms You have the option of completing the Self Assessment Survey SAS for multiple classrooms in Great Start to Quality STARS In your Program Profile you will have the option of specifying if you have multiple classrooms If you Select Yes you can choose to complete the SAS for each cl
17. dicators you can click on the first criterion in each section These are presented in underined blue text eg Administrator Quaificahons When you chek on the link you wil see a pop up window contaimng the indicators for that cnterion When finished with a critenon you can chck Nest to proceed to the next critenon any for that section When done with the last criterion chek Save to save your work and retum to the SAS Note you can also check Prewous to go back to a previous criterion or click Cancel to exit e Advanced you click on a secbon white text in blue box you wil see all of the indicators in that sechon and if you click on the SAS titie you will see al of indicators on the survey Environment etc Within Qualificabons STARS User Manual Click the Show instructions button to open a window with directions for completing your SAS Welcome to the Michigan Greot Start to Quolity Self Assessment Survey The work of the quality prograrn over the past two plus years has led to Greot Stort to Quoiity Michigan s tiered quality rating and improvement system for early learning programs administered by the Early Childhood investment Corporation ECIC The Self Assessment Survey SAS was created based upon the Michigan Greot Start to Quality Standards and Points document Great Start to Quality standards align with the carly learning standards for infant toddler and prekindergarten programs Point values are e
18. en and supporting diverse children and their families YV Other Possible Points 0 l Director has a graduate degree in Early Chik hood Education Chid Development or a related field or program works at least monthly wa h an early chiidhood specialist wth a graduate degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field Questions Click for more information 22 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality Completing Your QIP STARS User Manual When you have selected enough points to qualify you for your target level you can proceed to the next step finishing your QIP All items in the Target Met column should read Yes Guide to Reach Target STAR Welcome amp introduction i Total added 7 Curre AR Level 3 ar wit Program Profile MRE ERER 5 in a sectio mS Target FAR Levet 4 x ET D aT s J d S ene ll subs tio ded Selected Met P Early Childhood Educator Qualifications and Prof Development 1 P Family and Community Partnerships 3 P Administration and Management 1 P Environment P Curriculum and Instruction 2 The Finish and Preview buttons will be located in the middle of your screen many items you have included in your Quality Improvement Plan To preview your QIP click the Preview button To complete your QIP click the Finish button Total added 7 40 Indicates the number of Action Plan items added Be lt Clickto finish
19. es 17 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual 1 Early Childhood Educator Qualifications and Prof Developmeni Earned PointHPoinig PoeHbis Administrator Qualifications at e Early Childhood Educator Qualifications id t i s ee a a Earned Points vs Points Possible per question eee M Earned Points vs Points Possible expressed by percentage Mess ite Cerrina for Th Rating Laws 3 Administration and Management DablpiE Indicates the rating level for which criteria was met d Environment Physical Environment Ration Meets ihe Critera for This Rating Level Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Subtotal for each assessment category Soreening amd Assessment Consistent Caregivimy Questions About Scoring Meets Criteria for This Rating Level means that programs have scored the minimum required amount of points in this section to qualify for the displayed quality rating 1 5 reflected in stars The point system is designed so that programs must meet a minimum amounts of points spread across all sections in order to move up in Quality Levels If the program is unable to achieve this minimum number of points in any of the categories it will remain at a lower level For example although you may qualify for a quality level of 5 in three categories a 4 in one category and a 2 in another your overall Qua
20. f early learning and care in Michigan Funding from the Michigan Department of in early childhood development Education Office of Great Start supports the implementation of Great Start to Quality 28 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation
21. f the stages of the Great Start to Quality process Complete Program Profile Improved Levels of Quality Complete SAS Complete QIP 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Getting Started Access Great Start to Improved Levels of Quality Complete Program Profile Complete SAS Complete QIP Quality STARS through greatstartCONNECT org Great Start to Quality STARS is available online so you don t need to download or install anything Early learning and development programs have access to Great Start to Quality STARS directly through your greatstartCONNECT org accounts After logging into your greatstartCONNECT org account just click the Great Start to Quality STARS tab in the top right corner of the page to be transported directly into the online platform 2 ow Great Start to Quality mre ix oe Dai r Helle 2 Owy s hid Learning Center 99 14 701 Start Connect Bta to add or change information about your child care Welcome to Michigan s Great Start to Quality ew resources by Great Start to Quality Program Standards have been added to the Resource tab located on the navigation bar on the left ade of thes Welcome page Resources for each Program Standard are avatable to aid in enplementabon of your program quakty improvement plans Such resources include for example Staff Handbook and Performan
22. ft side of this V age Resources for each Program Quality improverment Plan E Resources A gt Standard are available to 3d in mplementaton of your quahty mmprovement plans Such for example Staff Handbook and Pe Review templates find the resources helpful Remember to check in frequently for new Message Center Technical Assistance How Enhancements Can Help You e Better orgamizaton of buttons and inks so you don t 9 s n Y have to search around for what you need Great Start to Quality i stars e Added modules to better sut your diverse needs beman he Quasicy of Fy 1 roering and Care gt b E Streamimed Data Collection Procesi Here Are a Few Enhancements to Look Out For While Using the System Lincdate Rech oo Dane gt Updated Resources Page gt Re Formatted OIP Module 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual The STARS Menu The STARS menu will be visible on the left side of the screen Click on a menu item to access that section of STARS Menu items include x Welcome amp Introduction Provides instruction and context to the STARS system v Program Profile View and update your program profile Program Profile information v Self Assessment Survey Complete and submit your Sel Self Assessment Survey ea sine y Complete and submit your Self Quality Improvement Plan y Quality Improvement Plan Create a Quality Improvement
23. ghest quality level EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Benefits 1 When young children receive the highest quality of early learning and care they are better prepared for success in school which lays the foundation for a lifetime of active learning 2 Early learning educators have a consistent set of standards on which to assess and improve their programs as well as to objectively distinguish the quality of their services for consumers 3 www greatstartCONNECT org connects families to high quality early learning and development programs 4 Provides a pathway and targeted support for early learning and development programs to improve their quality 1 Promotes the health and development of Michigan s children and assures that children with the highest needs are participating in high quality settings 2 Gives early childhood educators a roadmap to and provides supports for quality improvement 3 Acomprehensive system of quality improvement supports is in place for early learning and care The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is an independent publically owned nonprofit created to V Early Childhood coordinate all of Michigan s efforts to build an efficient and effective early childhood development system The nvestment Corporation Assuring solid results from solid investments Early Childhood Investment Corporation is directly responsible for the implementation of Great Start to Quality improving the quality o
24. l and in life The Great Start to Quality Team 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Contents GY gore gs cre de 6 8 10s eee enn eer en E RO nnn ee ene eee ee ee ee 2 Introduction to Great Start to Quality STARS cccccccssseccccesscccceesececeesececeeeceeeenscceseesecessuaecessuneceeseeeeetes 4 What is Great Start to Quality STARS gaeneeee ne eee ee ee eee een ee nee see nee ee eran eee eee 4 How can Great Start to Quality STARS help Me ccc eesccccessecccceseccceeescceceeseceeeueceeeeeeecessuaecessenecesseees 4 Typical Workflow in Great Start to Quality STARS cccccccssseccceessccccesececeesececeeeeceeeensecesseneceseenecesseges 4 OU 5 AO e EE EE 5 LISI SPARS OV GI VICW eissira N 6 YOW P 0 24 219 91M cd Oa e eee N eee eee eee 8 Completing Your Program Profile cccccccessccccessececcesececceneccceescceceesececeueececeeeecceseueceseunecesseneceeseeeeetas 9 Very OU Ol MONO eea T T T 9 DPE OSU Ara PrO FO ea AA E E S 10 The Self Assessment Survey SAS ccsccssersccsscsssrscencaussrsceteaucausesteaucsusenteaucarsenteaucarsenteaucarsenseaucarsenseasearss 12 The Components of the Self Assessment Survey SAS Screen ccccccccssssecceeeeeseecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeenes 13 Completing Your Self Assessment Survey SAS ccccccssssecccccesseeccceeesecceceeeesecceeeeeeecceeseueeceeesegneeeeeeas 14 ASS ONIN S ac ree pip TE ive nes so
25. lity Level will be reflected as a 2 This ensures that early learning and development programs are working across all areas to improve quality Next Steps Now that you have completed and submitted your Self Assessment Survey SAS you can move on to the next steps 18 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Your Self Assessment Survey SAS Status Your SAS status will be updated immediately upon clicking the submit button It will then read Review in Progress Review in Progress Once your SAS has been reviewed i fl Sigs your status will change If your SAS has been re opened Not Approved for you to make changes the button will read Resubmit for Review If your SAS is approved the button Review in Progress will read Create QIP Moving on to the Quality Improvement Plan QIP Although your Self Assessment Survey SAS is now under review you do not need to wait for an update to move on to creating your Quality Improvement Plan QIP The processes for completing your QIP are outlined in the chapter below 19 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual The Quality Improvement Plan QIP Access Great Start to Quality STARS through Great Start CONNECT org Improved Levels of Quality Complete Program Profile Complete SAS Complete QIP The quality improvement planning feature i
26. m 3 _ Delete J 42 a E details in this section 10 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Accreditation Information Accreditation are you acoredited by NAEYC We Are you accredited by NAFCC Ho Information a Enter any accreditation sources that are not NAEYC or NAFCC Program Narrative g B z u s a BHB alaale Program Narrative Enter a description of your program When you have finished entering your Program Profile details make sure to click Save at the top of the page Questions Click 2 for more information 11 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual The Self Assessment Survey SAS Access Great Start to Quality STARS through greatstartCONNECT org Improved Levels of Quality Complete Program Profile Complete SAS Complete QIP Completing your Self Assessment Survey SAS is the next step in the process In this stage you will be completing a survey that will determine your program s initial quality star rating based on Michigan s quality program standards The quality program standards are aligned with Michigan s early learning standards The image below gives an overview of the main SAS screen in Great Start to Quality STARS cot laa alee Great Start to Quality ZX ie A Dm ton A Self Assessment Survey Early Learning amp Development Programs
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28. n Great Start to Quality STARS assists you to create meaningful plans based on the information you entered in your Self Assessment Survey SAS Great Start to Quality STARS is designed to show you where you can focus your efforts to make important changes in your program quality The diagram below outlines the Quality Improvement Plan QIP screen iE mal A Instructions Great Sarto Quality Ji aga I See pe eee Guide to Reach Target STAR Leve Level Total added 0 Curent STAR Level 2 BL oe srar ie 2 Points Ponts Target Needed Selected Met P Early Childhood Educator Qualifications and Prof Development 0 0 P Family and Community Partnerships 0 0 a ee P Administration and Management 0 0 Yes Points P Environment 0 0 Yes eh j P Curriculum and Instruction 0 0 Yes Needed amp 2stars aes Selected for each Assessment Category The five core assessment categories are available through an accordion style menu Click a menu item to expand the selection 7 i Vv Bay Childhood Educator o and Pat Dewslopanent E P Administrator Qualifications P Early Childhood Educator Qualifications Y Professional Development All program staff annually complete at least 24 clock hours of professional development al Annual professional development training attended by all staff includes at least 3 hours focused on cultural competence and inclusive practices related to serving children wi
29. o access the indicators you can click on the first criterion in each section These are presented in underlined blue text e g Administrator Qualifications When you click on the link you will see a pop up window containing the indicators for that criterion When finished with a criterion you can click Next to proceed to the next criterion if any for that section When dome with the last criterion click Save to save your work and return to the SAS Note you can also click Previous to go back to a previous criterion or click Cancel to eit Advanced If you click on a section white text in blue box you will see all of the indicators in that section and if you click on the SAS tithe you will see all of indicators on the survey Scoring Completing Your Self Assessment Survey SAS You can access different parts of the Self Assessment Survey SAS easily by clicking on the survey title category or question _ Click the SAS title to access Self Assessment Survey Early Learning amp Development Programe the complete survey Click the SAS category 1 Early Childhood Educator Qualifications and Prof category ofthe survey Earned Points Points Possible Administrator Qualifications o o Clickan SAS question to Enri Chikihood Educator Oualiicatl A E access an individual eee eee pees aha question in the survey 14 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manu
30. of the flagged assessment categories V Curriculum and Instruction 1 Y Curriculum 1 1 Program has the following in place A statement of educational and developmental priorities for the children Selectthe areas 2 Program has the following in place A routine daily schedule that is predictable yet where you pl an flexible includes time for transition includes indoor and outdoor activities and is responsive to each child s need to be active or resting to make V 3 Program has the following in place An approved curriculum a mprovements 4 Program has the following in place A written plan for integrating policies procedures and practices that reflects a respect and valuing of chikiren s culture and demonstrates cultural competence E s Program has the following in place A written plan for serving children with special needs P Screening and Assessment P Consistent Caregiving Points Points Target After making your Needed Selected Met selections the star 7 P Early Childhood Educator Qualifications and Prof Development 1 z No nextto the P Family and Community Partnerships 2 0 No assessment category P Administration and Management 2 0 No P Environment 0 0 Yes will disappear PP P Curriculum and Instruction 1 2 2 21 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Selecting Points When you select an assessment category to
31. quated with quality indicators in each component area Greot Start to Quality Standards and points were developed by state level early childhood experts on the Standards and Points work stream of the Tiered Quality and Rating improvement System TORIS Design Committee The Design Committee was established by the Great Start Earby Learning Advisory Council to develop protocols and processes for statewide implementation of Great Start to Quality The standards and points were also independently tested Instructions There are three different versions of SAS according to your program type early learning and development programs centers family group homes with assistants and family group homes without assistants The version of your survey will be clearly identified in the survey tithe on top of the form Each version of the SAS contains five different sections related to early leaming and development quality e g Family ond Community Partnerships Environment ete Within each section are one or more subsections or criteria i e Administrator Qualifications Ratios etc containing a number of indicators statements related to quality that may or may not be true for your Click the link at the bottom of the page to cong siie a access a detailed form outlining specific Your program Ifan indicator does not apply to you program or if you partially but not fy meet instructions relating to your SAS an indicator please leave it blank T
32. sing the Message Center in your Inbox or in Se Technical Amitence ares of STARS as Soni 201 1 42 22 09 00 09 Oteste7 2011 1222 05 00 60 Osest27 2011 1222 09 00 53 Osest 7 2013 42 22 09 00 O90 Osest27 Questions Click for more information 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation 26 Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual How to Get Help Whether it is a technical issue or a question about your program we can get you the help you need Click Technical Assistance in the Great Start to Quality STARS menu For assistance with technical items you will be directed to contact Mosaic Network For assistance with programmatic items you will be directed to your local Great Start to Quality Resource Center a s W Great Start to Quality y h la awg ow Cae Welcome to Great Start to Quality Michigan s Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System Manage POAs Review QIP Need help using the Great Start to Quality STARS system Please contact Mosaic Network s support team Toll Free technical support is available Mon Fri 9 00AM 9 00PM EST 1 866 575 9372 Online support and live remote assistance Email support questions to support mosaic network com For information on how to fill out your Self Assessment Survey or if you d like assistance with your Quality Improvement Plan please contact your local Resource Center 1 877 614 7328 _ __ _ Meet the Mosaic Network Support Team
33. th special needs or disabilities as well as teaching diverse children and supporting diverse children and their families 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation 20 Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual A Welcome amp Introduction Program Profile To access your Quality Improvement Plan just click on the Great ae Start to Quality STARS oar menu link Saree rr Self Assessment Survey A Improvement Pla ie Select Your Target Star Level The next step towards improving your quality level rating is to select a Target Star Level Your current star level will appear in the top portion of the screen A dropdown box appears directly below it which allows you to select your Target Star Level Select a star level from the list After you have made your selection stars will appear next to individual assessment categories flagging the areas that you will need to address in order to achieve your target star level Select an assessment category by clicking the arrow rl next to the category name An overview of the process can be seen below Guide to Reach Target STAR Level sds aa Currentand Target Target STAR Level 4 x Star Levels Points Poinis Tare N Needed Selected Met P Early Childhood Educator Qualifications and Prof Development Family and Community Partnerships No Administration and Management Environment P Curriculum and Instruction Open the accordion style menu for one
34. tion Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Introduction to Great Start to Quality STARS Welcome to Great Start to Quality STARS the online platform for Great Start to Quality Michigan s tiered quality rating and improvement system The STARS data platform was developed by Mosaic Network Inc as part of Michigan s high quality support structure for early learning and development programs Using Great Start to Quality STARS can v Help streamline your quality improvement tasks Save you time Reduce duplication in work Isolate areas to focus on Improve the lives of the children and families you serve SANS What is Great Start to Quality STARS Great Start to Quality STARS is a comprehensive data tracking platform With it you can gt Easily and effectively assess your current activities gt Create a plan to improve quality gt Access resources and individualized program support How can Great Start to Quality STARS help me Great Start to Quality STARS will help you assess your program across a set of program quality standards It will help you easily assess your program and its respective strengths and weaknesses while providing informed tips for how you can improve quality over time Typical Workflow in Great Start to Quality STARS The tasks involved in using Great Start to Quality STARS typically follow the workflow depicted below The contents of this manual will reflect this workflow addressing each o
35. to this useful tool G i reatStartto Meets the Criteria fe 2 Family and C a How Enhancements Can Help You z3 Quality STARS you Better organization of buttons and links so you are working 1n Added modules to better suit your diverse needs Streamlined Data Collection Process dont have to search around for what you need Great Start to Quality K Community Partnerships r Here Are a Few Enhancements to Look Out Moots the Criteris For While Using the System 3 Administration and gt Add Multiple Classrooms gt SAS to Validation Report gt Updated Resources Page gt Re Formatted QIP Module Bettering Es oe od Learn lt hig 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Your Program Profile x Access Great Startto N Quality STARS through SAORA PEON greatstartCONNECT org POLE E Improved Levels of Quality Complete SAS Complete QIP Completing your Program Profile is the first step towards working on your Self Assessment Survey SAS and Quality Improvement Plan QIP If you attempt to access any other part of Great Start to Quality STARS without first completing your program profile you will encounter a message like the one below indicating that you need to complete your Program Profile INSTRUCTIONS Why is the Program Profile nt Welcome to the Michigan Great Start to Quality online system Important z Please review the inform
36. tration Information such as Name Address and Telephone Number are viewable but cannot be changed here Changes to this type of information must be made through Michigan Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing BCAL by calling 517 241 7536 or Toll Free 1 866 685 0006 or Email gandhic michigan gov Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual The Program Profile Form As you scroll through the Program Profile screen you will notice that there are multiple sections of information that are required These specific pieces are outlined below Primary Quality Contact Person mama Contact Information wese fo i rnter contact information for Telephone 2312693826 Your Primary email bensonng cfsnemi org i ME S v Primary Quality Contact Person Secondary Site Contact Person if Different Fest Name v Secondary Site Contact Person if different Additional Program Additional Program Information Information Are you serving chidren wt ee eee high needs Use the dropdown menu to indicate if you are serving children with high needs Classroom Information co you nave mute stom BERI cere ar Do you want to complete an Bev SAS irene Information How many classrooms do you 4 have If you will be Provide a Heme for Each Cossreem be sore you uae a unique name tint you wl recognize for the completing a SAS for GD multiple classrooms Cassroom2 Name classroom 2 Delete you can specify the Classroom 3 Name classroo
37. us are eligible to resubmit a SAS every 90 days prior to public announcement of star ratings 1 Early Childhood Educator Qualifications and Prof Development Access each of the SAS categories by clicking on ora e The category heading to view all T man questions in that category e Individual questions to access those oss canis Submitfor Review Click the Submit for Review button once you have completed your SAS Questions Click for more information 13 2012 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality INSTRUCTIONS There are three diferent versions of SAS according to your program type early learning and development programs centers farmuly group homes wah assestants and farnby group homes assistants The version of your survey wil be clearly kientified in the survey title on top of e Each version of the SAS contains five diferent sections related to earty leaming and Partnerships development quality e g Family and Community each sechon are one of more subsections or criteria i e Adrminisirator Ratos etc containing a number of indicators statements related to quality that may or may not be true for your program Your task will be to review each of the indicators in each criienon and check those that apply to your program if an indicator does not apply to your program or if you partially but not fully meet an indicator please leave blank To access the in
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