Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual
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1. General Information About Your Program Business Hame Test Center H Lansa Number CENTERTEST24 Progra Type Licensed Chiki Care Center Address 81234 Maan St Buckley Ml agaio County WEXFORD Reson Northwest Region Primary Quality Contact Person Firgt hume Last hyri Information that is already present when Tice Teephohe MPEG ST Prenary emal emailiexample com you log in comes from Seosoaary eral the Bureau for Child and Secondary Site Contact Person if Different Ad t Licensin ana Firwt Him Last hae Tine Telephone Many yellow fields are E mail Check this box if you ward tg mandatory If You a aes attempt to save without PPPE A filling these they will Gr you serang Charen with Not Selected O O hig li nt rec ro vo r high needs Verify Your Information Make sure that your licensing information is correct and up to date IP Help wani io change some of my program information but canit Click here for help If you find any errors click the Banori kaa A aie varie Help link You will need to contact the Bureau for Child and Adult ee Licensing to update your information before submitting your Self Assessment Survey Test Center 24 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality The Program Profile Form STARS User Manual As you scroll through the Program Pro2. complete the SAS in its entirety For programs who choose a multi classroom Self Assessment Survey this will open the survey indicators only for the selected classroom Progress Program Profile Completed Approval 2 Clicking on one of the five categories of the SAS will open all sub sections in that category for you to work on For programs who choose a multi classroom Self Assessment Survey this will open the survey indicators only for the selected classroom 1 Staff Qualifications and Professional Development 3 Clicking on the sub sections individually will allow you to work piece by piece through the Self Assessment Survey indicators For programs who choose a multi classroom Self Assessment Survey this will open the survey indicators only for the selected classroom 0 7 Professional Development 0 5 Either process will save your indicator choices as you move through them but always remember to click Save and Continue before exiting the pop up window 1 18 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual To begin click one of the three areas to open the Self Assessment Survey 1 Staff Qualifications and Professional Development pop up window In our example we will be going through the SAS by each Msc Core category Option 2 Administrator Director 0 4 Qualifications Staff Qualifications 0 7 Professional De
3. Components of the Self Assessment Survey SAS Screen Each of the components contained in the Self Assessment Survey screen are shown below A full explanation of each component and its relevance to the self assessment and planning process will be outlined step by step Progress 1 Staff Qualifications and Professional Develooreeni Audit ote Det ets Qualifkatiens Shaft Chea lifis tigers 2 Family and Communi Famine rs hips Fomity Fannenhipr ard Camii Stangthaning Community Partestahigs Your Results Dashboard will house your scores and results as you progress through the QRIS process 15 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Once you have completed all available steps your Published Rating will generate at the top of the form This rating will then publish to greatstartCONNECT org Results This is an example of a Results Dashboard for a brand new Self Assessment Cela i latte CH arr Pye a A A ANa re Su UE ye ees T VETTE Document Manager In the Program Profile you had the option to create a separate SAS for each classroom This would appear in the system as a tabbed view of each classroom with an initial overview screen reflecting the average score across classrooms as shown below Test Center 25 CENTERTEST25 CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS i Progress Program Prole Completed This op
4. Day Duration Indicate here whether your Oam program provides Half Day or Full Day care O pm and whether that is for AM PM or both o Setting Setting When applicable select whether this Identifier classroom is GSRP Head Start or NAEYC accredited Identifier This will auto populate a unique Save classroom identifier based on your selections This number can be used to track your individual classrooms progress Click Save to save that classroom to your list Be sure all areas are filled out correctly 12 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Your classroom will now generate in your list of added classrooms displaying your selections in the appropriate columns These columns are Description The name of the classroom you have identified Type Indicating your SAS type Duration Shows the length of service you indicated the classroom provides Program Type If your classroom is GSRP Head Start or NAEYC accredited it will show in this column Identifier Your classrooms unique identification number based on your selections Delete Description Type Duration Program Type Identifier Ms Joanna FamiyfGroup Home Full Day PM DF O0375851 Famiyl p x 7 b 7 s 7 i Page q fl oio oo a a Delete Description Type Duration Program Type bdentifher Ma Joanne Famiy Group Home FulDay Pu DFOO3TS851 Famayt Add Classroom x Ms Ana Room 12 Famiy Group Ho
5. time you enter it to begin your work Quality Improvement Plan e First Select the Quality Rating you would like to work toward in your QIP Second select the indicators you would like to create Quality Improvement Plans for by checking the box beside them e Third click Generate Plan to the right to continue Goal Quality Level 3 Waiting for Validation Points Points Target Needed Selected Met V Staff Qualifications and Professional Development 1 0 No W Administrator Director Qualifications _ ee CDA or Montessori credential including a minimum of 18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education Child Development and 960 hours of experience OR a Bachelors degree or higher in an unrelated field with a minimum of 18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education Child Development and 960 hours experience Associate s Degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or child related field including a minimum of 18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education Child Development and 480 hours of experience OR 60 semester hours ina program leading to a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or child related field with at least 24 semester hours in Early Childhood Education Child Development and 480 hours of experience Staff with 60 semester hours in a program leading to a Bachelors degree in early childhood education child development or child related field with
6. FStt 322 06 6 OF Swag reda 4 oe e ee he Jort bite ete betes tn sent pty menage penema myron sarre e peie oae p at Are secre HNE A copes You tr Ot ee A res hee ete a hrt oe PO Opa Tong ine Sues vp oe co seen Sat ST ot OOND poo nove ODN O aa aiaa Ceninenenincneemantindi wt lee ee STARS User Manual 36 Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Components of the Message Center Using the Message Center is just as easy as using any other email client A brief overview of the buttons and functions available to you are noted below You can move your messages into a With these buttons you can begin a new ae ae or pon tab message view ee contacts eal to Ineo Selected Prormty Read Subpect Date Receved Sender re Self Assessment Survey Approved ae 1i Use Select All Unselect All Save or Dedin to UE Se In the lower half of the screen you can view eos peered mess age or 37 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual How to Get Help Whether it is a technical issue or a question about your program getting the help you need is simple esowees Resources Click Technical Assistance in the Great Start to Quality STARS menu Message Center You will be directed to contact Mosaic Network for any technical assistance questions you may have Your Resource Center is also available to assist you with your quality improvement should
7. Great Start to a Improving the Quality of Early Learning and Care Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual STARS Systematic Tiered Assessment and Rating Solution Corporation Assuring solid results from solid investments in early childhood development a oo Childhood A Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Contents Introduction to the Great Start to Quality STARS Data SYStOM ccccccccccccssecccceescceeeesececeeeeceeeeeeceeseeneeeeas 3 What is Great Start to Quality STARS ccccccccsssccccesscceceesececeeeeccceeesececeeseceseeeeceeseeeceseenecesseneceetaeneeetas 3 How can Great Start to Quality STARS Help Me ccccccecccccsssecceeesecceceescceeeeseceseeneceeeeeeceeseeaecessuaecessenes 3 TC A WO OV I S TAR escent ste pectin inc A E E 3 GUI 5 Ce FO o ANE E E EAE cee ok aaa costo E E E EEE E EAA EEEE EE A 4 Overview o Usinge STAR SessssniooinsenaiTanro ienn E T cous 5 YOU Proc am TONIE ecra A E 8 Editing your Program Prole See mene See roe ee en ee ee eee 9 Very VOU ATO ALO Uraicniasssasgaasecaronscteaconadeeaieaastannaancnctciansotacsbaadeceicuanshaesontocse E naanoaasueavensoueen 9 Wie PROS ania Pr OPI FO cake cat ca sarees causes ce sccteeedantee cave osetia ace seconeaeadansoacene nave tgeuiod ateeane catantenceusaeneeseateee 10 PUTS CVSS OOS easter asso esc risers esc eee petente a cae ee dace teak E E seater coce 12 The Self Assessment Survey SAS ccscssssssccrsssssrsccncaussrscareaucs
8. arly Childhood Investment Corporation 28 Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Quality Improvement Plan Access STARS through Sen Tae SAS greatstartCONNECT org E Complete QIP da lie raha Complete Complete of Quality Complete The Quality Improvement Planning feature in STARS assists you to create meaningful plans based on the information you entered in your SAS STARS is designed to show you where you can focus your efforts to make important changes in your program quality The diagram next shown outlines the Quality Improvement Plan QIP screen in STARS To enter the QIP you may either click Create a QIP immediately upon submission of your SAS or click the Quality Improvement Plan link in the navigation bar wel d Ki You have successfully submitted your Self Assessment Program Profile Survey for official review Using your provisional SAS results you can now begin creating your Quality Improvement Plan By clicking on the e r ei aot left or t Create QIP button below you will be able to create a Document Manager personalized QIP that will assist your program in increasing ts quality across all assessed areas Quality Improvement Pian Resources Message Center Technical Assistance come noon 29 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Components of the QIP Screen The screen below is an example of what your Quality Improvement Plan will look like the first
9. at least 24 semester hours in early childhood child development may be considered under the Associate s degree provisions in this document A related field is defined in child care licensing Per licensing child related fields are elementary education child guidance counseling child psychology family studies and social work Bachelors Degree or higher in a child related field including a minimum of 18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education Child Development and 480 hours of experience OR a Bachelors degree or higher in any field with 30 semester hours in Early Childhood Education Child Development and 480 hours of experience Bachelors Degree or higher with a major in Early Childhood Education Child _______ Development and 3 credits in child care administration Y Lead Pr ovider Educator Teacher Qualifications aaa b At least 50 of classrooms have lead providers educators teachers with at a minimum a CDA or Montessori credential appropriate to age served 100 of classrooms have lead providers educators teachers with at a minimum a CDA or We will take a look at the different components below Quality Improvement Plan Brief Instructions shown at ril e First Select the Quality Rating you would like to work toward in your QIF igs Second select the indicators you would like to create Quality Improvement Plans for by checking the box beside them Third click Generate Plan
10. ate Added Section Document Type ji d Pageh of0 b bi Search ac Displaying records 0 0 of 0 Use of Confidential Information Great Start to Quality shall not use any information submitted by an applicant for any other purpose than to determine his or her quality rating The information recemed shall remain confidential and shall not be shared with third parties for any other purpose Each section has its own purpose as outlined below in the next few pages 23 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Before uploading documents your display list will be completely empty Select Document Name Date Added Section Document Type Page 1 of 0 Search EN Pa Displaying records 0 0 of 0 Use the navigation Type a keyword and click arrows to move your the magnitying glass to search through your aocuments As you upload documents the list will begin to expand showing your documents and filling out the column information according to the information you have entered Select Document Name Date Added Section Document Type Admin Credentials docx 5 25 2013 Administrator Director Qualifications Admin Credentials Page 1 of 1 Search 2 Displaying records 1 1 of 1 Select Check the box to apply an action to a specific document Document Name The name of your document generates in this column Date Added This will populate the day you have added that document Section The
11. cucabory Chig Development empenence OR a Bachelors decree or higher in any held with 30 semester Chachood Educatery Cras Development and 80 hours of expenence Bachelors Degree of higher wah a major in Earty Cn cthoos E Develcomert and J credits in chic care aoministraten V Saf Quai catons V Lead Prodden Educatori Teacher Quaificatons Once you have selected indicators you would like to work on click Generate Plan with Selected Indicators 31 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Creating Viewing your QIP plans Your generated Quality Improvement Plan will now show a new data screen with general information about your program and the status of your self assessment You will see listed Your business name SAS Version SAS Status Your programs current overall status Target Star Level Date QIP last updated HH Click here to return to the Quality Improvement Plan for Test Home 5 SAS Version Self Assessment Survey Family Group Child Care Homes without Assistant s SAS Status Submitted Waiting for Validation Targ t STAR Level 4 Last date OIF updated May 31 2013 f j tor Director Qualifications ompleted at east one post secondary course in Early Chadhood Educaton Chid Development OR 20 ho f Comenunty academic training aligned with the Core Knowledge Core Competencies hours in Earty Chidhood Education Chid Devel
12. eds Classroom Information Every program must add at least one classroom This creates a base for your Self Assessment Survey If you have multiple classrooms you will need to specify in the dropdown menu whether you want to create a Self Assessment Survey for every classroom Option YES or create one Self Assessment Survey that will apply to all classrooms Option NO Each classroom you create will show here ina list If you have only one program you will have only one Self Assessment Survey 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation 10 Great Start to Quality Accreditation Information Why ean ti eat envy inborn T Are you accredded by MAEYC Ne Are you accredited by HAFO No Program narrative 8 2 e e AA P x fas oT fo Ta STARS User Manual Accreditation Information Enter any accreditation sources that I are not NAEYC or NAFCC The information already in place can only be changed by contacting your Resource Center at 877 614 7328 Program narai P er u Tee EEEE jon but I can t Click here for help 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Enter a description of your program optional When you have finished entering your program profile details click the Save button at the top of the page Be very sure that all information you have entered is correct as you may not be able to edit some information after saving 11 Great Start t
13. enu Program Profile Self Assessment Survey Document Manager Quality improvement Plan Resources Message Center lechnical Assistance 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation STARS Navigation STARS User Manual Welcome amp Introduction Provides instruction and context to the STARS system Program Profile Quick access to all your program informotion including program model contact informotion and mare Self Assessment Survey Access your Self Assessment Survey ond begin your guolity rating You maoy not begin here until you have completed your Program Profile Document Manager Upload and maintain documents required for your Self Assessment Survey These documents remain independent of your SAS status Quality Improvement Plan Creote a Quality Improvement Plan dosed on the results of your Self Assessment Survey You may not begin here until your SAS is submitted Resources A librory of resources to assist you Message Center Access notifications and communications with Quality improvement staff Technical Assistance If you need assistance with any part of STARS click Technical Assistance for various ways of contacting help Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual ri STARS Data Screen This section of the screen will change depending on the section of STARS you are working in NA Great Start to Quaity potat Welcome to Yo Modsi poo wd le abeo bof er hed b
14. file screen you will notice that there are multiple sections of information that are required These specific pieces are outlined below Primary Quality Contact Person First Hama E EY Last Mame PO Tii E Telephone 2312690822 Pamary emai email example com Secondary email Secondary Site Contact Person if Different Firs Mame Last Hame Tie a Telephone Sy et oo Additional Program Information Are you serving chidren with Not Selected high needs High Needs Students Definition Contact Information Enter contact information for your Primary Quality Contact Person Secondary Site Contact Person if different Additional Program Information Children with High Needs means children from birth through kindergarten entry who are Use the dropdown From low income families or otherwise in need of special assistance and menu to nd T if yo u support Children who have disabilities or developmental delays English leamers Children who reside on Indian lands as that term is defined by section 8013 6 of the ESEA l Children who are migrant homeless or in foster care Classroom Information Do you wani to complete an Not Selected individual Set Assessment Survey S45 for each classroom Delete Description Type Duration Pregram Type Identifier i 4 Page off b Fl Search A Z Displaying records 0 0 of 0 Ac laseroe are serving children with high ne
15. ge Core Competencies Lead growdereou ator hus af ast a COA or Montestor Crecentat approp wie tf ape served Leag prowiderseduc ator fas at east an Asscciate s Gepree im Ean Crtonoog Ea aon Chag Devetopment or a Chico cetsted iei xctuaing a menmun of 18 semester tow ore an Certs OReateert Cte ate OR Owe wre Feet OO 2 amaata Powers mB Action buttons ee eee ee ee In each SAS window you will have the following options Print SAS Allows you to print a snapshot of your self assessment screen Print Indicators Opens a new window for you to print an overview of the indicators and your responses Save Saves your progress Previous Returns to the previous set of indicators Next Takes you to the next set of indicators Close Closes your window and returns you to the main SAS screen but does not save any information you have not previously saved Remember to always Save your progress before continuing on to the next set of indicators es ae ea le ee 19 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Selecting Indicators in the Self Assessment Survey In each pop up window you will see listing of indicators of quality Enter your responses by clicking the checkbox next to the statements that apply to your program If you are unsure if an indicator applies to your program you may leave it blank Once you have finished selecting the indicators that apply in each screen click Save t
16. hen Next to continue Staff Qualifications Lead Provider Educator Teacher Qualifications W Lead provider educator has completed at least one post secondary course in Early Childhood Education Child Development OR 20 hours of community academic training aligned with the Core Knowledge Core Competencies W Lead provider educator has at least a CDA or Montessori Credential appropriate to age served You can save your SAS at WV Lead provider educator has at least an Associate s degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a child related field including a minimum of 18g any point and return to it to hours in Early Childhood Education Child Development field OR 60 semester h continue respon ding to program leading to a Bachelor s degree in Early Childhood Education Child Dev child related field with at least 24 semester hours in Early Childhood Education questions Development 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 As you select indicators you will build a list of required documents you must upload before you will be able to submit the assessment You may view these documents at any time by clicking View required Documents Once you have checked all indicators that apply to your program and are ready to submit you may move onto the next ste
17. hildhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual The Self Assessment Survey SAS Access STARS through 5 T rogram Profile greatstartCONNECT org Complete SAS Complete QIP Tu eM ee Complete of Quality Complete Either completing your Self Assessment Survey SAS or uploading documents into your Document Manager are the first steps in the process First we will walk through completing your SAS In this stage you will be completing the survey that will determine your program s initial star rating To access your Self Assessment Program Profik Survey Just click on the STARS Sei Annea aot Sarny menu link after completing your program profile This is the general view of a brand new Self Assessment Survey that has not yet been started Until you enter your selected indicators you will be rated at a one star level with zero points This section will update as you progress through your Self Assessment Survey Alt Path Center 9 ALTCENTERS NAEYC Accredited Eee Seen ae 1 Staff Qualifications and Professional Development thes saye Corter lewt al As wervlarwe Ageunistrater Director ore _ en Han GQualificatens oi stars Protes sional Qeyeiopmers os Sudtotas 0 6 2 T emily and Commenucty Partnerships Fareey Partetstos and O16 Wins fame Mrecatencg 14 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual The
18. information is correct and save any changes You can come back to this screen and click the EDIT button to make any future changes Thank you The quick guide outlines briefly what actions you will perform in that module Oont show this dialog again Why is the Program Profile Important Your Program Profile information will determine the version of the Self Assessment Survey SAS that applies to you There are 3 types of programs that use STARS Registered Family Child Care Home Licensed Group Child Care Home Licensed Child Care Centers The version of the SAS that applies to you will be determined based AE on your program type and if your program employs assistants gt en Assessment survey To access your Program Profile just click on the STARS menu link Document Manager Document Manager 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Editing your Program Profile The Program Profile section of 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 the Bureau for Child and Adult Licensing BCAL Test Center 24 6 Hele vari ig change deme of my eregram nfersetien but cant Dick Bere for help Click Save when you are finished entering your information When you have saved the button will change to Edit Clicking
19. iption of each can be found on the next page Dashboard Program Details Review QIP Reassessment Resources Message Certer Calendar Manage Appointments lechnical Assestance Your User Account The following materials are available to help you learn what s new and help you prepare for new Version 2 0 Self Assessment Survey Welcome to Michigan s Great Start to Quality important changes have been made to the STARS platform the online data system that supports Great Start to Quality m2 Stars 2 0 Overview Training this video will provide a brief overview of the platform and the changes that are now live Stars 2 0 In Depth Training this video will walk you step by step through some of the newest features of the platform Sell Assessment Survey instructions this document will help you prepare for and complete your Version 2 0 Self Assessment Survey Document Manager instructions thes document will walk you through one of the newest features of the STARS platform Great Start to Quality Standards amp Points Version 2 0 changes include adjustments to the standards thet are uted to determine program peowider ratings Evidence Documents Checklist Dy Indicator th s checklist provides a list of documentation you may want to consider collecting as you prepare to complete your Self Assessment Survey 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality Aa M
20. ly need one upload to fulfill many requirements You may check off any requirements the selected document meets Click Save once you have finished selecting document types Your document will now show in the document list along with the date added section it is linked to and the document type you have applied Continue this process until you have no further documents required Document Date Select AES Added Section Document Type Admin 5 25 2013 Administrator Director Qualifications Admin Credentials Credentials docx Admin 5 26 2013 Administrator Director Qualifications Lead Provider Educator Teacher Admin Credentials Lead Credentials docx Qualifications Credentials Page 1 of1 Search Ae Displaying records 1 2 of 2 25 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual If you have selected to complete a multi classroom SAS you will have an additional step to complete in this process Documents may be applied to more than one classroom where applicable SELECT CLASSROOMS Please check all classrooms this documents applies to Select W hic h 7 3 1E CENTERTEST11 Frek2 F CENTERTEST11 Prek3 MICENTERTEST11 Infant1 classroom s your document applies to Uploading Documents Prior to Completing an SAS As mentioned previously you have the option to upload supporting documentation before entering the Self Assessment Survey You will follow the exac
21. me Hai Day Pl DF00375851 Family Happy Hearts Room FamiyrGroup Home Halt Day AL Ot00375851 Family3 Page 1 of 1 Search ay Deplaying records 1 3 o0f3 lf you have multiple classrooms continue adding classrooms by clicking Add Classroom and complete the process again DF003758551 TEST Classroom Information Individual Self Aasesament If you have added a classroom in Survey SAS for each i F classroom error while in Edit Mode simply Delete Description Type Duration Program Type Identifier E Ms Joanna Family Group Home Full Day PM DF00375851 Family1 C h e C k t h e box to t h e eft of t h e E Ms Ana Room 12 Family Group Home Half Day PM DF00375851 Family2 class room the col u m n titled Delete Happy Hearts Room FamiyiGroup Home Half Day AM 0C00375851 Family3 and save your Program Profile Page 1 of 1 Search W e Displaying records 1 3 of 3 Click Save to delete the classroom You will be asked to confirm this action before the system will save To enter Edit mode and re add a classroom click Edit located at the top of your program profile and follow the same procedure for adding a new You have selected classrooms to delete Are you sure you wani to Save and continue classroom When you are done editing your program profile click Save You are now ready to begin your Self Assessment Survey or begin uploading supporting documents into Document Manager 13 2013 Early C
22. o A A E ene ace eacactaanund qvcueeeaamacee saree heceaes 38 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Introduction to the Great Start to Quality STARS Data System 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 platform was developed by Mosaic Network Inc as a part of Michigan s high quality support structure for early learning and development programs Using Great Start to Quality STARS you can Help streamline quality improvement efforts Save time Reduce duplication in work Isolate areas to focus on Improve the lives of children and families He What is Great Start to Quality STARS Great Start to Quality STARS is a comprehensive data tracking system Using this system you can Easily and effectively assess your current activities Create a plan to improve quality Access resources and individualized program support How can Great Start to Quality STARS Help Me STARS will help you assess your program across a set of consistent standards being applied across the state of Michigan It will make the evaluation of your program and its respective strengths and weaknesses an easily completed task and will provide informed tips for how you can improve your quality over time Typical Workflow in STARS The tasks involved in using STARS typically follow the w
23. o Quality STARS User Manual Adding Classrooms Part of the process for completing your program profile is adding classrooms Programs may choose to complete a multi classroom Self Assessment Survey by selecting Yes if a classroom level rating is required for funding purposes Selection of the multi classroom Self Assessment Survey option will require the completion of a full Self Assessment Survey for each classroom Selecting No will require the program to complete one single Self Assessment Survey for their program that is representative of all classrooms Every program will need to add at least one to get started with their Self Assessment Survey Classroom Information Do you want to complete an iit individual Self Assessment Survey S45 for each classroom Delete Description Type Duration Program Type Identifier Page of 0 Search Sh Displaying records 0 0 of 0 Add Classroom To begin click the Add Classroom link This will generate a pop up with options for you define the type of classroom you are entering Description Examples for what information you would display here include teacher name ADD CLASSROOM classroom title or room number Description i e Bright Stars Ms Johnson s room or Room 17 TYP O FamityiGroup Home Type This section will allow you to select the classroom type according to your program type ex Family Group Home Preschool Infant Toddler a Duration 7 Ll Half Day C Ful
24. opment 32 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Creating a plan for your QIP is outlined below You will see QIP for Test Home 24 ine aiek Completed at least one post secondary course in Early Childhood Current i indicator Education Child Development OR 20 hours of community academic ting Not Select training aligned with the Core Knowledge Core Competencies Yii n j mi log ti if yt You can only add ssi ms that have ot already mpleted ti indicat a mati Steps to Meet Indicator Optional oo Prit o _ Add step Order Task Priority a Person Responsible Date Due Completed Comments Page 1 of 0 Search N 2 Displaying records 0 0 of 0 Indicator This outlines the indicator you are CLASSROOMS focusing on with this specific plan Select classroom to apply the indicator to HOMETEST24 Family3 HOMETEST24 Family1 HOMETEST24 Family2 Baseline status of indicator Fill out this portion with a summary of your programs Status in regards to this indicator Choose Classrooms Click this button to select what classroom this Quality Improvement Plan applies to This is for multiple classrooms only Describe your plan to meet this indicator List any steps or plans you have to improve quality in this area Comments from QRIS staff This area is reserved for QRIS staff to enter their own comments or notes into this specific QIP You can Save choose Back to return
25. orkflow depicted below The contents of this manual will reflect this workflow addressing each of the stages of the QRIS process Access STARS through Complete Improved Levels Complete SAS Complete QIP of Quality greatstartCONNECT org Program Profile 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Getting Started Access STARS through Complete Improved Levels Complete SAS Complete QIP of Quality greatstartCONNECT org Program Profile STARS is available online so you don t need to download or install anything Program providers have access to STARS through their greatstartCONNECT org accounts Loginto www greatstartconnect org and click Provider Program Log In to get started t 4 Lad e Michigan s Destination for Child y Care amp Preschool Resources greatstart CONNECT u Connecting Families to High Quality Early Learning and Farris here to Login Enter your User ID and Password Click the Great Start to Quality button lt gt This takes you into the Great Start to Quality STARS platform 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Overview of Using STARS When you log in to 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 STARS Data Screen STARS Navigation Menu An image and brief descr
26. p uploading the supporting documentation into the Document Manager as mentioned above 20 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual This text will display if either This text will display if No indicators are selected Indicators are selected and or and No documents are uploaded No documents are uploaded Results Results Published Rating Published Rating SAS Rating SAS Rating 4 Print and Review SAS Print and Review SAS Document Manager Document Manager After submitting your SAS will be locked to edits but you will still have access to view your Self Assessment Survey responses You may view them by either click the Report dropdown menu and select Print SAS or enter the SAS by clicking the categories or subcategories Test Home 5 HOMETESTS Progress Pr cage am Prote SAS Den MED o o Self Assessment Survey Family Group Child Care Homes without Assistant s E Administrator Directos Qualifications Stoft Results 21 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality Document Manager Your Document Manager allows you to manage all of the required documents you will need to upload prior to submitting your Self Assessment Survey At any time after saving your Program Profile you may enter this module and begin uploading linking or deleting documents As outlined previously yo
27. pour Sed ur Document Manag 4 staj lt a 4 et Gocurents 10 tx Seiat the SAS Cheapo pou woud Eke Abtan raouri for eee et Ee COE eee tees PO 1P Gee oe Greet Meet me y oad Aaeeea 6 gt COR ome ot 2 ogee le Pome mse SS be ESS Cae er Que OWN Core Cote Deets amp Beery ond ore ores 8 cere QUA 2 oo ube gy eet ae nanba a n iod oC gt e o 2s a vo Os 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Your Program Profile Access STARS through greatstartCONNECT org Completed Complete Program Profile Improved Levels Complete SAS Complete QIP of Quality Completing your Program Profile is the first step towards working on your SAS and QIP If you attempt to access any other part of STARS without first completing your Program Profile you will encounter a message indicating that you need to complete your Program Profile INSTRUCTIONS Heading into your Program Profile you will Welcome to the Michigan Great Start to Quality online system be greeted by an Instructions pop up This Please review the information about your program presented in this screen will generate each time you navigate to your There are several fields that you can add or modify information these are highlighted in yellow i please review and modify these to provide the most accurate and up to date information P ro g ram P rofi e Click the SAVE button to confirm that the
28. section of the SAS this document applies to is automatically generated here Document Type This title is a summary of the type of document you have uploaded Upload New Clicking Upload New begins the upload process for your documents Print List Prints a brief snapshot of the documents and accompanying information Download Selected This downloads the document to your computer Delete Selected Deletes a selected document rs 24 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Managing your Documents To begin uploading documents click the Upload New button at the bottom right side of your screen and selecting a file from your computer to upload STEP 1 UPLOAD DOCUMENT STEP 1 UPLOAD DOCUMENT Fee Nome u Fie Name iGhoosa Fie No fie chosen Choose Fie Admin Credentiais docx gmn Upload Your next step is to select the Document Type from the required documents shown This list is generated by the indicators you have selected when filling out the Self Assessment Survey Q STEP 2 SELECT DOCUMENT TYPE S Please check all of the folowing requirements this documents meets F Admin CDA Montessori Credential 7 Admin Transcripts or Transcripts Lead Transcripts F Admin Transcripts or Professional Development Log Several indicators may require the F Lead Transcripts or Professional Lead CDA or Montessori Credential Development Log same document but will on
29. t same steps in the previous chapter starting by navigating to the Document Manager and clicking Upload New STEP 1 UPLOAD DOCUMENT STEP 1 UPLOAD DOCUMENT Fie Name Fie Name Choose Fie No fie chosen Choose File Admin Credentials docx Your next window asks you to select what type of document you are uploading based on any Self Assessment Survey selections STEP 2 SELECT DOCUMENT TYPE S Please check all of the following requirements this documents meets AS yo u d O not h ave a ny selections at this time click Save to continue 26 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Your document will now show in your list view After adding all your documents you may enter the Self Assessment Survey and select your indicators Once all indicators have been selected return to the Document Manager to link your documents to the new required evidence Select Document Name Date Added Section Document Type C Message Center Instructions Text_docx 5 30 2013 Administrator Director Qualifications Admin Credentials C SAS Instructions docx w302013 Page 4 of 1 Search Ae Disglaying records 1 2 of 2 Click the Document Type section of your document to link it to an indicator STEP 2 SELECT DOCUMENT TYPE S Please check all of the following requirements this documents meets Cli ck a II typ es of evi d ence thi S document matches then click Save to continue CD If
30. tion contains an overview tab to show i Overview CONTERTEST 24 inisnnt CEMTERTE STIS Pret CENTERTE ST 7S tetend the aggregate score of all classrooms Self Assessment Survey Child Care Preschool Centers Retutts 1 Staff Qualifications and Professional Development Administ ator Director Sal Qualifications Protesseonel Development Subtotal Submit and Lock 2 Family and Community Partnerships Document Manager Family Parinerships and Family Strengthening Community Pannorships O s Subtotal ore 16 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual There is one submit button for all classrooms so you should be ready to submit all your classrooms before clicking the Submit button Remember the Submit button locks your Self Assessment Survey and prevents any further editing As you complete your Self Assessment Survey form s you will be able to review the information you have entered in an easy to understand way Results Published Rating SAS Railing Print and Review SAS Community Partnerships Subtotal 3 Administration and Management 17 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual The Self Assessment Survey Pop up There are three ways to complete the Self Assessment Survey 1 Clicking on the Self Assessment Survey Title will open the survey pop up and allow you to
31. to the main screen which will save your record Print a snapshot of this specific plan or Add Step to create additional steps to meet this indicator Current Rating is selected to indicate your progress on this ting Not Select selected QIP Not Started In Progress Rating Date will generate when you choose this rating 9 Completed 33 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Click Print to view a list of your added Steps to Meet Indicator Optional Order Task Priority Person Responsible Date Due Fr ments id d Pagel oaa b b Search u 2 Dispio records 0 0of0 lo begin click Add Step to add an optional step to this indicator T Task Enter the task you will complete Person Responsible Enter the i name ofan individual rea Ta responsible forthe task Date Due ma Date Due Selectthe calendar icon to seta due date Comments Priority b 15 completed Order Task Priority E abe Completed Comments Responsible e 1 Attend the seminar for Great Start 5 Jennifer 6 5 2013 F The seminar will run from 5pm to 6pm to Quality m a I roa Handouts will be provided When you have completed this QIP Save return to the previous screen by selecting Back and click Create View Plan of another indicator to continue creating plans for the selected indicators Remember the QIP does not submit nor lock as the Self Assessment Sur
32. to the night to continue Goal Quality Level 3 Waiting for Validation Goal Quality Level This dropdown allows you to select a desired quality level to work towards achieving For example if you are self assessed at a three Star level you have the option to work ae ee p Ce ra eet r oT i y ray f tf i Pari 30 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual The columns next to the questions indicate the following Points Needed s you need in this section to qualify Points Points Target 1 0 No 0 All of the indicators of quality V Stat Quasticanons and Professional Development Y Adrerestratoe Owector Quaticatons Early Childhood Educador Chad Development and 960 hours expenence Assooate s Degree in Earty Crtctiood Eoucaton Chig Child related feid with at least 24 semester hours in Early Crichood E Development and 480 hours of expecience Staf with 60 semester hour Kp Sern ising to a Bachelors degree in early Ch choos educator chid supmittegd SAS IT the cr Bets wah af least 24 semesters Now s in earty Chncos Child development uncer fre Associate s decret provisions in this Gocu ment A relates care Bcensing Per Scensing Chid related Seles are elementary ecucaton counseling caha psychology tanily stucies and social work Bachelors Degree of gher in a chile related Bets including a semester hours in Early Cn cthood E
33. tting Started Click to Download Message Cent i ee renee ee E staff Qualifications and Professional Development 16 Points Technical Assistance D Family and Community Partnership 8 Points E Administration and Management 6 Points E Environment 3 Total Points J stars E Curriculum and Instruction 12 Total Points A I Training Materials 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation 35 Great Start to Quality Message Center The Great Start to Quality STARS Message Center works in a similar way as your email account Here you will receive system notifications regarding the status of your quality rating When you click Message Center in the Great Start to Quality STARS menu an instructions page will appear Click the OK button to access the Great Start to Quality STARS message center Weicome amp Introduction Program Profile INSTRUCTIONS ipm mee te Pee Map nege omtr Tee 67445 lere eias OOM 04 a aaa he TO a 16 Re em Bene oe 7 smee tee aan Self Assessment Survey Document Manager Quality improvement Plan Resources o soe center Technical Assistance a Ser eee ync aes ARN lem yummy ese Anh ee a hamide we we Fa ty Raed taje 4 te The a o amp bo aiian ARN Be The 6 tent memage Tonny e ee o me mge het tre 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation 331 t tD IT 00 86 OS Swart 1D SS 06 96 OS Gee 231 t gt 22 00 00 OS Owed
34. u may both complete the SAS first and upload the supporting documentation second or you may submit documents first complete your Self Assessment Survey second and finally link the documents when you are finished STARS User Manual E Documents that have been uploaded to the Document Manager will remain constant independent of the status of your Self Assessment Survey This eliminates the need to re upload the same documents if your Self Assessment Survey is archived and a new version implemented Navigating to your Document Manager To enter your document manager you may either click the button in your Self Assessment Survey titled Document Manager or you can simply click the blue navigation link to the left of your screen Program Profile Self Assessment Survey Document Manager Quality Improvement Plan Message Center Resources Technical Assistance 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Results Published Rating SAS Rating Print and Review SAS Required Docume ae J ey P oe mAs Document Manager 22 Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual Components of the Document Manager Now that you have navigated to the Document Manager module you will be working on the screen shown below Welcome to Your Document Manager In this module you will be able to manage and upload documents to be linked to your Self Assessment Survey Select Document Name D
35. uild an efficient and effective early childhood development system The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is directly responsible for the implementation of Great Start to Quality improving the quality of early learning and care in Michigan Funding from the Michigan Department of Education Office of Great Start supports the implementation of Great Start to Quality 39 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation
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37. velopment 0 5 Click any of the five core Subtotal 0 16 categories to open the Self Assessment Survey pop up Core category title STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT j Please check all statements that are true for your program Sub category titl Administratori Director Qualifications Competed af eas Of Oosl secondca y Course A Laty Chadhood fax aon Cred Dvir OA 20 fours Of Comwteutty al acer Yara ages eth ihe Core Knowledge Core Competentans indicators of quality COA of Montesson Crecerfal OR an Assocute s depite of gher an UWeused fer etm a remus Of 16 semester fours im ES Crchood Eau ation Chat Develoomernt Asicc ates Oegree n Lary Chadtood Educ ator Chas Derwtiopment of chk etates fed meung Certs of 16 pereant hour s A Cany Ceechicod Cox fon C866 Deweitomen OR 60 seca hours n a Pfogtien lading to 4 Bachelors Gegrne in Carty Cragtocd Educ ations Drwniopeiernt Of Clid etied feel ath af ead 24 befier hous f Eaty Cragnced EO aon Cra Gevetooment Bacheior s degree of fegher wth a manor mm Earty Crdcnood Educ ation Oasa Deweiooment CA a Bachelors degree of fagher in any Geld wth SD semester fours in Eany Cotchood Educ stort Developmert and 480 hows of experence Staff Quabfications Lead Provider Educator Teacher Qualifications Lend DOWeeOut Or MaS COMETS BI ead Ot HOSl secOrdary Course A Ean Cradnood Eaucapon Cred Devetogpmernt OA 20 hours of COtwnurty academe Tard WOO WEN Ine Core Knowled
38. vey does You may always remove or add indicators to improve your quality at any time 34 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality Resources There are a variety of resources available for you in the Resources module in Great Start to Quality STARS Click the Resources tab in the Great Start to Quality STARS menu located on the left side of your screen You will arrive at a page containing links to resources such as Early Learning Standards Resources Diversity and Inclusion Guidance SAS Component Overview SAAS Simply click on the arrow buttons to expand the list view rR Great Start tot uality A my the Quo Welcome amp Introduction Great Start to Quality Resources Welcome Packet including a fact sheet and talking points STARS User Manual Welcome amp introduction Program Profile Self Assessment Survey Document Manager Quality Improvement Plan Message Center Technical Assistance Select the SAS category you would like additional resources for D Welcome Packet Document Manager E General Program Support CONNECTions Summer 2012 issue on Great Start to Quality and Assessments Click on Quality Improvement Plan CONNECTions link in navigator bar on left side of page at http www W Oreatstartforkids org Resources Al A Count for Quality Child Care Center Directors on Rating and Improvement Sytems ORIS is available here Five Easy Steps to Ge
39. you are a multi classroom program you will have an additional step to complete in this process SELECT CLASSROOMS Please check all classrooms this documents applies to Select eich CENTERTEST11 Prek2 CENTERTEST11 Prek3 CENTERTEST 1 infantt classroom s your document applies to After selecting all classrooms that the document can apply to click Save again and you can continue on to link the rest of your documents After completing the Self Assessment Survey and linking all documents you will be able to click the Submit button and send your survey to be reviewed 27 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality Moving on to the QIP Submitting your Self Assessment Survey unlocks your ability to start a Quality Improvement Plan QIP Although your SAS is now under review you do not need to wait for an update to move on to creating your QIP The processes for completing your QIP are outlined in the next chapter STARS User Manual CREATE QIP You have successfully submitted your Self Assessment Survey for official review Using your provisional SAS results you can now begin creating your Quality Improvement Plan By clicking on the Quality Improvement Plan tab in the navigation menu on the left or to Create QIP button below you will be able to create a personalized QIP that will assist your program in increasing its quality across all assessed areas 2013 E
40. you have any questions Welcome to Great Start to Quality Michigan s Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System 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 u 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 1 877 014 7328 Meet the Mosaic Network Support Team Sophie Dinkin 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 small don t hesitate to reach out to Sophie she will gladly find the answer for you Sophie is available Monday through Friday from 12 00PM 9 00PM ET Call her directly at 805 692 0992 ext 301 Email support mosaic network com 38 2013 Early Childhood Investment Corporation Great Start to Quality STARS User Manual e Early Childhood nvestment Corporation Assuring solid results from solid investments in early childhood development The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is an independent publically owned nonprofit created to coordinate all of Michigan s efforts to b
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