CARES Plus Results
Year 2
Addressing the Barriers
Program Implementation Goals
Lead Agency
Professional Development Advising by knowledgeable advisors
Partnership with Head Start for personalized advising CARES Plus & CLASS Trained Advisors
Support to understand New Requirements
Support to obtain a Personal Email address Regular Email updates & Reminders
Navigating the ECE Professional Development System Workshop
Support Services for online training requirements
Evening & Saturday computer support sessions (Eng/Spa) Step by Step guides for accessing training and services Automated reminder calls
Addressing the Barriers II
Work Group Goals
Utilize existing work groups to meet common goals
Collaborative work with CCPC Research Based Practices Ad-Hoc & QRIS Planning Group
Create a Coordinated Community Training Plan (Calendar)
Inclusive of CARES Plus Training Requirements as set by CDE Inclusive of QRIS Training Requirements as set by CDE
Inclusive of local Training Priorities not included by CDE Coordinated and available in advance
Coordinated Higher Education Support Plan
Establish a Support Services Plan including a General Transfer Path Establish ECE Discount Tuition and/or Scholarship Agreements with local 4 year Programs
Community Training Plan
Results for Year 2
Shared workgroup with Child Care Planning Council
Community Training Calendar launched on First 5 website and PCAEYC, protocol established and the following programs signed on to include trainings: PCAEYC, CAC, CCPC, Outdoor Classroom and CCPC on behalf of CPIN
The Calendar
Feature research & evidence based training open to all, local training initiatives, professional development workshops, higher education events, accreditation learning communities, leadership & networking opportunities
Higher Education Support
Results for Year 2
7 active group representing academic/support services from:
First 5, CCPC, Antioch, Brandman, LaVerne, CSU-CI, SFSB, AHC & SBCC
16 BA Transfers
Higher Education Support
The Plan
General Transfer Pathway for the ECE Workforce
Admissions requirements are streamlined and reflect the same primary steps to admissions (ex. Process & dates)
Step by Step instructions that support Applicants to prepare for admissions within a 1-4 month span from the time they determine they are “Ready” or super close to “Ready”
Flexible Admissions dates so that Applicants can enroll any term
Collaborative Support Services
Regular Higher Education Fairs in North, South & Mid-County covering Admissions and Financing your Education
Higher Education Brochure which outlines each programs features, costs, tuition discounts, scholarships and of course points of contact and covers Federal & State Financial Aid, Educational Loan options and seeking external dollars such as Career Development or Community
Higher Education Support
Higher Education Readiness Survey - Gateway to
support from the ECEWC
First 5 Staff will review the surveys and work directly with the partner program to refer “Ready” applicants
First 5 Staff will support Academic “Not Ready” participants to see the CC counselors as a point of contact for becoming ready & support
Financial/Undecided “Not Ready” to talk to review the Higher Ed Brochure and attend a Higher Education Fair
Funding
Each program offers financial support in the form of fee waivers, tuition discounts
and/or scholarships. Each of these will be highlighted in the brochure and emphasized at the fair
The STAR Project offered $1200 of additional funding towards a Bachelor’s Degree The ECE Workforce Development Scholarship provided $3,000 scholarships for 13-14 The ECEWC will promotes “financing options” which include financial support from the program, STAR Project, Loans & external funding opportunities
Year 2
The STAR Project
111 Final Awardees - $200,800
46 CCPC / AB212
34 First 5 California / CARES Plus
31 First 5 Santa Barbara / Local Workforce Projects
Stipend range $300-$2,500 (Average Stipend $1840)
99 Bonus Awards
$150 Random Observation / MTP Video Recording $500 Five-Year Retention
$500 BA Award
Bonus Award range $150 – $1300 (Average Bonus Award $604)
Results Data for Year 2
16 participants enrolled in a BA program 4 BA Degrees in Child Development / ECE
84 Retained Providers / Employed 5 years+ same ECE program 52 completed 6 units or more for credit
46 completed 21 hours or more of CDE Sponsored Training
The STAR Project
Participant Demographics
98 Center-Based12 AHC, 26 CAC, 12 CAPSLO, 7 SBCEO, 3 SBSD, 1 GUSD, 5 SMBSD, 12 UCSB, 20 Private
12 Family Child Care
Classifications of the workforce served
32 Assistant/Associate Teacher, 25 Master Teacher, 33 Teacher, 9 Director, 12 FCC Owner
Ages of the workforce served
The STAR Project
Program Findings
Classroom Assessment Scoring System – CLASS PreK
Participants enjoyed learning about CLASS and requested more information Participant Improvement Plans varied from simplistic to thorough, however a large proportion reflected general understanding of the tool
Child Development Permits
Participants better understood Professional Growth Advising Requirements (compared to last year when participants struggled to meet PG requirements)
Program Communication
A proportion of participants struggled to check or respond to program emails Participants reported enjoyed the Automated calling system
Participation Requirements
• Education, CDE Training or MTP
Required
• CLASS Toddler for an additional
stipend
Preschool
Requirements
• CLASS Toddler – Introduction &
Looking at CLASSrooms
• Education, CDE or MTP for an
additional stipend
Infant-Toddler
Requirements
CDE Sponsored Training
CA Dept of Ed Training
Specific Training
Based on availability
Acceptable training
The following trainings have been approved by First 5 California for this option:
Preschool Foundations: Volume 1 and 2 Preschool Curriculum Framework
Learning and Development System ECE Competencies
English Learners Guide (PEL) DRDP 2010
PITC CSEFEL
Child Care at its Best (Licensed FCC only)
Trainings must be provided by a pre-approved CDE trainer such as:
West Ed / Regional Partners for Quality (PITC) CPIN
Availability of training
Participants and various ECE stakeholders were asked to complete a Community Training Plan Survey earlier this year to support the CTP workgroup to prioritize trainings for Year 2
176 respondents, findings were inconclusive
Advising Sessions revealed that providers were most interested in topics related to Children with Challenging Behaviors & Physical Development
Santa Barbara County is eligible for 3 CPIN Trainings, all 3 have been booked for Year 2 for a total of 16.5 eligible CDE Hours in SBC. CPIN will offer an additional 9 eligible CDE Hours in SLO/Ventura.
Additional Trainings are being negotiated for CSEFEL, SHINE, etc. It is anticipated that participants will have a minimum of 25-30 CDE hours available in Year 2 from October to April.
Training availability will be posted online and sent via email to participants enrolled in this option
Education Option
3 Levels – 6 units +
Priority: Core 24 ECE units
Supports degree attainment,
advancement on the child development matrix
and professional growth through units
Education Option
Minimum 6 units determined by:
the Student Education Plan developed by a college counselor and CARES Plus priority coursework
transcript evaluation completed by STAR Advisor or Tom Heiduk, Credentials Analyst
professional growth plan for Level 1
Courses must be completed in priority order with
ECE Core as primary
ESL for credit and non credit is acceptable Pre-requisites acceptable for ECE
Pre-requisites for GE and GE coursework is secondary to CORE/ESL CDE Trainings offered as units and ECE non CORE also accepted
MTP Coaching Option
One-on-One Coaching Program with a MyTeaching
Partner Coach.
Priority: Lead Teachers/FCC Owners PreK & Toddler (15 months or older)
Program Design –
Supplemental Stipends
Bonus Stipends
Retention
5 years or more
same childcare program
BA or BA Attainment in ECE/CD or closely related field*
Random Observation / MTP participation
Participant Flow Diagram
First Advisor Meeting Plan Developed Required Trainings Introduction to CLASS Dangers of Tobacco Smoke
CLASS Improvement Goals Created based on
training Complete
Program Requirements Optional Second Advisor
Meeting and Stipend Application
Process and Timeline
Funding •May 2011 Planning •May 2011 – December 2011 Consortium Orientations •June 2011 •August 2011 Establish Work Teams •Surveys •Plan •Contracts •Calendar Implementation• Grant Cycle ends June 30, 2013
