CPP Online Handbook: Comprehensive Plan
The Quality of the Program
In general, research shows that the key to an effective preschool
program is high
quality. The quality of early childhood education is critical in
determining whether it helps a child develop a strong foundation for
future learning and development.
It is not appropriate for CPP children to be enrolled in a program
that does not demonstrate the capacity to deliver high quality,
developmentally appropriate
services.
To document how your program addresses this area, you may consider
including in your comprehensive plan:
- A description of how the Colorado Department of Education Quality Standards for Early Care and Education are used to guide program evaluation and planning
- A description of the program’s implementation of the Colorado Academic Standards and Building Blocks
- A description of the process for the twice yearly on-site visits by district advisory members to monitor overall program compliance; status of recommendations for needed improvements
- Noteworthy remarks from a recent CLASS observation, Qualistar evaluation, ECERS rating, or NAEYC accreditation or review
- A vision and mission statement for your program
- Oversight and support provided by the CPP district advisory council and the school district
- Relevant agenda items from district advisory council meetings
The
Colorado Department
of Education Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and
Education were developed as a working
document, a framework, a tool to help programs implement their
commitment to improving quality.
While it was never meant to be used as a checklist to decide who can
or cannot
provide CPP services, it does provide the language and concepts
necessary to make such difficult decisions.
District advisory councils are required to make at least two on-site visits per year to all individual providers in their district that serve CPP children.
Samples of District Council Assessment Instruments for Classroom Visits:
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