Progress of the Work Group on Quality Standards Agenda Welcome and introductions Norms of c onference calls Scope of Work and Timeline for Quality Standards Work Group Progress to Date Feedback Loop and Opportunities for Input ID: 808961
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After School Division Update:
Progress of the Work Group on Quality Standards
Slide2Agenda
Welcome and
introductionsNorms of conference callsScope of Work and Timeline for Quality Standards Work GroupProgress to Date Feedback Loop and Opportunities for Input Next Steps
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Slide3Welcome and Introductions
Syma Solovitch, California Department of Education (CDE)
Katie Brackenridge, Partnership for Children and YouthDiego Arancibia, ASAPconnect
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Slide4Norms of Conference Calls
Please:
Use mute button or *6 DON’T use holdRaise hand or use chat box for questions4
Slide5Scope of Work and Timeline for Quality Standards Work Group
Slide6Role of Work Group
Develop
recommendations to the California Department of Education’s (CDE’s) After School Division (ASD) for clearly defined quality standards of expanded learning programs.
Embedded in System
of Support Implementation Team: Goal 1.1
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Slide7Work Group Members
Corey Newhouse
Public Profit
Diego Arancibia (Tri-Chair)
ASAPconnect
Don Taylor
California Department of Education
Kathy B. Lewis
Center for Collaborative Solutions
Katie Brackenridge (Tri-Chair)
Partnership for Children and Youth
Kim Boyer
Central Valley Afterschool Foundation
Mark Attebery
Hemet Unified School District
Mary Jo GintyLos Angeles County Office of Education Mike SnellCalifornia Teaching Fellows FoundationMonroe HowardSacramento City Unified School DistrictNancy TaylorSan Diego Science AllianceSam PihaTemescal Associates and Learning in Afterschool & SummerSyma Solovitch (Tri-Chair)California Department of EducationNicole YohalemForum for Youth Investment
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Slide8Timeline
Deadline
= June 14, 2013.2 in person Work Group meetings3 Work Group phone calls3 Quality Committee calls
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Slide9Progress to Date
Slide10Meeting 1 Outcomes
Reviewed definition
of quality standardsReviewed purpose of quality standardsDiscussed After School Quality Standards ReportDrafted “broad titles” (using consensus workshop process)
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Slide11Outcome 1:Defining Quality Standards
Quality Standards:
Describe high levels of performance of a program at the point of service and in program management. Align with ASD expanded learning vision
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Slide12ASD Expanded Learning Vision
“
California’s Expanded Learning programs are an integral part of young people’s education, engaging them in year-round learning opportunities that prepare them for college, career, and life.”12
Slide13Defining Quality
Standards (Cont.)
Apply to CDE granteesUseful for expanded learning field in general.Short, simple and descriptive.
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Slide14Outcome 2: Purpose of Quality Standards
Set
clear expectations for all stakeholdersServe as guidance for:
ASD decision making
Program
providers
(to assess
and
improve programs)
Parents
and youth (
to
identify
quality programs)
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Slide15Purpose
of Quality
Standards (Cont.)School principals and district superintendents (to reinforce and advance key priorities)Complement other
tools
in
California
focused on quality improvement
.
They
are
not
intended as a compliance tool.
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Slide16Additional Parameter
Learning in Afterschool and Summer
principles:ActiveMeaningfulCollaborativeSupports mastery, and Expands horizons www.learninginafterschool.org
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Slide17After-School Quality Standards Report
Exemplary practices across twelve cities and states
Organized by areas:Learning and ActivitiesHuman Relationships and ClimateSafety, Health, and Nutrition
Physical Environment
Program Administration
Detailed by standards
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Slide18Broad Titles
Clear
Vision and Purpose Healthy Choices and BehaviorsProgram Management*
Collaborative
Relationships
Youth Leadership
Active and Engaged Learning
Continuous Quality Improvement
Skill Building
High Quality Staff*
Safe and Supportive Climate
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Slide19Questions
Which, if any, broad categories of quality are not covered by these titles?
What suggestions do you have for modifying the wording or language of the broad titles?Within each broad title, what else should be included?
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Slide20Broad Titles 2X2
Clear
Vision and Purpose Clear vision for student outcomesPrograms have a mission statementHealthy Choices and Behaviors
Supporting and promoting healthy choices and behaviors (nutrition and physical activity)
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Slide21Broad Titles (Cont.)
c)
Program Management*Sustainability and diversified fundingStrong program management, including record-keeping and fiscal
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Slide22Broad Titles (Cont.)
Collaborative Relationships
Collaboration with school day personnelAlignment with the school dayCollaboration with communityFamily partnerships
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Slide23Broad Titles (Cont.)
Youth Leadership
Structured opportunities for youth leadershipService learning and youth engagementStudent- led inquiry based learning that promotes critical thinking
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Slide24Broad Titles (Cont.)
f)
Active and Engaged LearningActive learning opportunities for youthLearning is collaborative Learning broadens horizons
Meaningful
connections of learning to the real world (authentic learning
)
Activities/projects
are relevant to students (culture, interest,
needs
meaningful)
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Slide25Broad Titles (Cont.)
Continuous Quality Improvement
Program evaluation and dataProgram engages in continuous quality improvement
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Slide26Broad Titles (Cont.)
Skill Building
Staff have high expectations for studentsIntentionally designed activities that support masteryDevelopment
of 21st Century skills (Common core, technology, career exploration)
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Slide27Broad Titles (Cont.)
High
Quality Staff*Ongoing skill building for staff based on needWell developed staff recruitment, hiring and professional development and evaluation system
Ongoing
staff evaluation
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Slide28Broad Titles (Cont.)
Safe
and Supportive ClimateStudents are/feel physically and emotionally safePromote youth belonging and confidence through strong human relationships and warm welcoming
climates
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Slide29Safe and Supportive Climate (Cont.)
Physical, emotional, mental health, and safety needs are addressed
Promotes strong and positive staff and peer relationshipsDiversity and equity29
Slide30Feedback Loop and Opportunities for Input
Slide31Dissemination and Feedback Loops
Statewide organizations
CAN, CASRC, ASAPconnect, CalSAC, Partnership for Children and Youth, Learning In Afterschool and Summer
Regional
Leads
To disseminate to grantees and contractors
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Slide32Opportunities for Input
Quality Committee Calls
March 5 – 1 to 3 pmApril
17
–
12
to 2
pm
May
24
–
10
am to 12 pm
BOOST Conference
Workshop
May 4 – Morning Workshop32
Slide33Opportunities for
Input (Cont.)
3. Online at CAN:http://www.afterschoolnetwork.org/post/can-workgroup-quality-standards-focus-question
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Slide34Next Steps
Work
Group meeting 4/1 – continue defining standardsQuality Committee call 4/17 – another round of inputBOOST Conference Workshop 5/4
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