Background:
The Office of Family Assistance has modified the Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) program from a three-star rating system to a five-star rating system to implement new research, best practices, and the requirements for the Early Learning Challenge Grant (ELCG).
Program Changes:
New sample forms have been developed to assist programs with meeting the SUTQ program standards. Many of these forms were referenced in Clearance Control Number 7399 "Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) Guidance Document".
JFS 01511 "Family Information For Step Up To Quality Programs (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a one to five-star rating to collect information about the family's structure and child at the time of enrollment.
JFS 01512 "Developmental Screening Tool Summary For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a one to five-star rating to document the identification, selection and implementation process of a developmentally appropriate screening tool.
JFS 01513 "Activity Plan For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a one to five-star rating to document planned activities for children. Programs seeking a two to five-star rating may use this form to document the alignment of planned activities to align with the Early Learning and Development Standards and /or Ohio K-12 Standards (appropriate to the age group served) that is developmentally appropriate.
JFS 01514 "Developmental and Educational Goals For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a three to five-star rating to document the developmental and educational goals for children developed jointly with the child's family.
JFS 01515 "Community Partner Agreement For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a four to five-star rating to document formal and informal agreements between the program and community partners or other family serving agencies, programs, and entities.
JFS 01516 "Classroom Self-Assessment Tool Summary For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a one to five- star rating to document the selection and completion of a self-assessment tool for each classroom that is developmentally appropriate for each group served.
JFS 01517 "Developmental Screening Child Summary For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a three to five-star rating to document the completion of a comprehensive, developmental screening and referral when necessary.
JFS 01518 "Classroom Self-Assessment Action Plan For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a three to five-star rating to document classroom action plans for improvement that include goals and action steps based on the results of the classroom self-assessment.
JFS 01519 "Child Assessment Process For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a three to five-star rating to document the method, process, and tools used by the program during a child's on-going assessment process.
JFS 01521 "Teacher Observation For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a two to five-star rating to complete an annual formal lead and assistant teacher observation.
JFS 01522 "Teacher Observation Summary For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a two to five-star rating to document the completion of an annual formal teacher observation.
JFS 01586 "Program Self-Assessment Summary For Step up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a one to five-star rating to document the completion of an annual program self-assessment.
JFS 01587 "Professional Development Plan For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a one to five-star rating to document the completion of the administrator, lead, and assistant teachers professional development hours, performance goals, and programs action steps toward completing the goals.
JFS 01588 "Process To Use Child Assessment Results For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a four to five-star rating to document the process the program uses to analyze, interpret, and monitor a child's on-going assessment.
JFS 01589 "Curriculum Standards Assessment Alignment Tool: Pre-Kindergarten Standards Statement For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) Programs" is a sample form used by programs seeking a two to five-star rating to document the alignment of the program's curriculum to the Early Learning and Development Standards.
JFS 01590 "Curriculum Standards Assessment Alignment Tool: Infants And Toddlers For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a two to five-star rating to document the alignment of the program's infant and toddler curriculum to the age appropriate standards.
JFS 01591 "Curriculum Standards Assessment Alignment Tool: Pre-Kindergarten Strand For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) Programs" is a sample form used by programs seeking a two to five- star rating to document the alignment of the program's curriculum to the strands within the Early Learning and Development Standards.
JFS 01592 "Individual Child Plan For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a one to five-star rating to document planned activities for individual children and by two to five-star rated programs to document the alignment of the planned activities to the age appropriate child standards.
JFS 01593 "Curriculum Standards Assessment Alignment Tool: School Age For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a sample form used by programs seeking a two to five-star rating to document the alignment of the program's school age curriculum to the age appropriate standards.
JFS 00044 "Ohio Classroom Observation Tool (OCOT) For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a form the system will generate for classroom observations to evaluate the quality of the classroom environment and staff/child interactions.
JFS 00044-I "Instructions For Completing The JFS 00044, Ohio Classroom Observation Tool (OCOT) For Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)" is a form that provides instructions to complete the JFS 00044.
Please contact the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347, option 4, if you have any questions.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart identifies the material that needs to be inserted into the Child Care Manual (CCM):