Early Learning Quality Improvement System Advisory Committee
Yolo County Office of Education
1280 Santa Anita Court, Conference Room
Woodland, CA 95776
With four Regional Locations at
Orange, Madera, Marin, and Tehama County Offices of Education
August 26 , 2009
9:00 a. m. – 4:30 p. m.
MEETING AGENDA
A. Welcome, Introductions and Review Agenda
B. Reports by Co-Chairs
C. Discussion and Approval of 2010 Meeting Dates
D. Subcommittee Reports (5) on Workplans
- Design Ideas for Licensing, Quality Rating, and Improvement Systems
- Workforce and Professional Development and Quality Incentives
- Engagement and Outreach for Families, Practitioners/Providers, and Public
- Finance and Incentives, including Funding Models
- Data Systems for Program Improvement and Research
Public Comment
Action: Review, Discussion, and Approval of Subcommittee Workplans
LUNCH
E. Presentation on San Diego’s Quality Improvement System
- The Many Faces of Early Childhood: Lessons Learned in San Diego County (PDF; 4MB; 46pp.)
- San Diego County Preschool For All - Quality Criteria (PDF; Outside Source)
F. Presentation on Research and Design Options for California’s Quality Structure and Process within a QIS System
Gail Zellman, RAND, Lynn Karoly, RAND, and Abby Cohen, NCCIC
- Design Options for California’s QIS Rating Structure and Process
Topics include:
- QIS definitions and purpose
- Design ideas such as a public awareness campaign, and how to incorporate quality improvement mechanisms
- Strengths and limitations of QIS research
- Basis for QIS recommendations
- Lessons learned from other States’ work
- Research base
- California demographics and systems
- Pilot projects and evaluation considerations
- Discuss QIS Design Options addressing four questions:
- What program components will be assessed?
- How will QIS elements be assessed?
- How will QIS elements be combined to produce provider ratings?
- How will provider assessments translate into transparent summary ratings to promote participation and continuous improvement?
Public Comment
Action: Discussion and Direction Provided on Design Options and Next Steps
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
