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Early Childhood QRIS Quality Improvement Strategies Publications

Practices for Promoting Young Children’s Learning in QRIS Standards
Brief, September 2012

This brief provides an examination of the strength of supports for children’s early learning in Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) standards with an analysis of QRIS standards in 23 states, and Early Learning Guidelines (ELGs) in a subset of these states.

Coaching and Quality Assistance in Quality Rating Improvement Systems
Approaches Used by TA Providers to Improve Quality in Early Care and Education Programs and Home-based Settings
Report, January 2012

This report presents results of in-depth interviews with technical assistance providers in 17 states that have statewide QRISs. The results highlight features of quality assistance they are providing as part of a QRIS.

Features of Professional Development and On-site Assistance in Child Care Quality Rating Improvement Systems
A Survey of State-wide Systems
Report, October 2010

This report presents findings from an interview study that investigated features of the professional development and on-site assistance available to center-based staff and home-based providers who participate in states’ Quality Rating Improvement Systems.