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Program Quality Assessment or PQA is a reliable, scientifically validated assessment that reflects research-based, field-tested best practices in early childhood education. The PQA can be used with any performance standards, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards, and as a basis for program accreditation, reporting, monitoring, and professional learning. As an assessor, I can administer the tool for your site and provide supports to help improve the quality of your program in each classroom and program wide.

Originally created as a response to improve the state of Michigan’s literacy development the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy: Prekindergarten are a collection of 10 instructional practices that can have a positive impact on literacy development.The use of these practices in every classroom every day can make a measurable, positive difference in literacy achievement.

Administration of ECE programs can sometimes be daunting and time-consuming. Are there tasks that you wish you could delegate to other knowledgeable members and have the highest confidence that the task will be completed in a high-quality manner? If you answered, yes, then look no further. Depending on your needs, customized supports can be designed to alleviate time-consuming demands to allow your attention to directed back toward your staff and families enrolled in your program.

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System or CLASS is a nationally recognized tool for measuring adult-child interactions.  Children in classrooms with higher CLASS scores have been proven to have better social-emotional, cognitive, and academic outcomes.  As an assessor I can administer the tool for your site and provide supports to help improve the adult child interactions within each classroom.

 To implement a curriculum and/or assessment tool effectively, staff must understand how to use it responsively, intentionally, and with fidelity. Programs must develop a system of training and professional development that supports education staff in their efforts

Family engagement is an essential component of high-quality early childhood care and education. Engaging families as partners early in the educational journey allows families to establish strong home-school connections that support their children’s achievement long-term. Together we can brainstorm strategies that will allow families to become more engaged and connected with your program.