Criteria for
Sufficient Progress Even Start Indicators of Quality
Performance
Goal: Local programs will meet 100% of the Iowa Indicators of
Quality in four program components using the specified measures.
Requirements:
a.
All programs must
document progress as stated in the Indicators of Quality.
b.
Sufficient
progress means implementation
of the 4 components at a level of 75% for each of the components. Sufficient
progress means that projects will be given continuation funding.
c.
Conditional
progress: Projects that meet
50-74% implementation of the indicators may be given continuation awards with
the condition that:
The program staff and the local evaluator will design an action plan for program improvement for performance indicators not met. The action plan must include quality improvement strategies, outcomes, method of evaluation, and the name of the staff member responsible for implementing the plan. This plan will be submitted for approval to the state coordinator.
d.
Insufficient
progress: Projects that fall
below 50% implementation will be judged as insufficient. The State may refuse
to award funds to a program if the program has not met the performance
indicators (developed under section 1240 of Title 1, Part B, and Sub-part 3 of
the No Child Left Behind Act) and where after technical assistance the program
does not demonstrate improved program quality.
e.
Iowa standards for
the purpose of early childhood learning outcomes are the National Head Start
Child Outcomes Framework including 9 domains of learning.
f.
Families will receive
an educational approach based on knowledge of parenting skills, increased adult
education, and increased knowledge of family literacy styles that are based
upon scientifically based reading research and evidence as available and
relevant to the component.
g.
All Iowa programs
must develop a local evaluation plan to be used for program improvement. This
plan is intended to build programs with the greatest promise. The plan must
include a timeline; identified area of focus, name and qualification of the
outside evaluator, and a plan to use the data for program improvement.
Goal: 100% of 4 components of Iowa Indicators of Quality – 24
Indicators
Sufficient Progress: Implementation
of 75% of the Indicators [18-24]
Conditional Progress: Implementation of 50-74% of the
Indicators [12-17]
Insufficient Progress: Below
50% implementation of the Indicators [Below 12]