Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Annual
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Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Annual Legislative Report FY2013 Submitted February 15, 2013 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Glossary of Acronyms Page 5 Introduction Page 7 EEC: Purpose, Function and Goals Page 8 Submission of Annual Report Page 9 2013 Context Page 10 Board of Early Education and Care Page 14 Budget Page 16 Strategic Direction: Quality Page 18 Verification of Program Quality Moving Toward Limited Universal Participation and Quality Improvement On-line System for Programs to Manage QRIS Participation- QRIS On Line Course Business Planning for Early Educators QRIS Quality Improvement Grants QRIS Standards and Review Alignment of Preschool Curriculum Frameworks with the Common Core Standards K to 12 Massachusetts Alignment Study Plan English Language Development Standards Preschool Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Learning Standards and Guidelines FY 2013 Educator and Provider Support (EPS) Grant Assessment Grant – Center for Assessment and Screening Excellence (CASE) MA Early Learning and Development Assessment System (MELD) from Birth to 3rd Grade Readiness Centers: Comprehensive Assessment Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Scholarship Program Higher Education for English Language Learners Post Master’s Certificate in Early Education Research, Policy, and Leadership Quality Child Care Guides for Parents (See also Family Support) Brain Building in Progress FY2013 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program QRIS Validation Study (See also, Infrastructure) Professional Development System Validation Project Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) Subsidized Child Care Adoption and Foster Care Regulations Transportation Mental Health Consultation Services Center on Social Emotional Foundation for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Early Childhood Special Education Training Communities of Practice Reduction of Restraints and Behavior Restrictions Birth to Grade Three Strategy Development Partnerships with Public Schools- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Strategic Direction: Family Support, Access and Affordability Page 47 Access to and Waitlists for Child Care Market Rate Study 2012-2013 (See also Workforce) Child Care Resources and Referral Services Information and Referral –MA211 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant Museums and Libraries Project Strengthening Families and QRIS Early Childhood Resource Centers 2 Strengthening Families Maternal Depression Training ZERO TO THREE: Technical Assistance to States on an Infant-Toddler Policy Agenda Affordable Care Act Initial Funding for Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Grants Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant –Evidence-Based Literacy Models WGBH Media-Based Literacy Support for Families and Educators Adult, Child and Family Literacy Partnership with IBM Reach Out and Read Head Start and Public Schools Regional Meetings Interagency MOU Development: Early Childhood Special Education Transition Special Education Indicators Regional Consultation Programs Engagement of Immigrant and Refugee Families: Office of Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) First Annual Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Summit Quarterly Restraint Data Reporting Enhancement Trainings on Early Education Resources and Service Delivery for Family Shelter Providers Regulations Reform - Adoption and Foster Care Regulations Interagency Partnerships Strategic Direction: Workforce Page 69 Core Competencies Orientation to the Field Peer Assistance and Coaching (PAC) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Language, Literacy, and Social-Emotional Development Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Scholarship Program EEC Career Ladder for Early Education and Out- of- School Time Educators 2012-2013 Market Rate Study Rate Reform Early Educators Fellowship Institute Massachusetts Early Education and Care Exceptional Educator and Instructional Leader Award Professional Qualifications Registry (PQ Registry) Educator Certifications Professional Development Calendar EPS Professional Development Catalogue Strategic Direction: Communications Page 81 Brain Building in Progress Public Awareness Initiative Communication with State and Local Leaders Legislative Briefings and Events EEC Advisory Council Staff Development Public Comment at Monthly Board Meetings Strategic Direction: Infrastructure Page 85 Implementing the Early Childhood Information System (ECIS) Data Visualizations – Web-based Analysis and Visual Environment (WEAVE) Longitudinal Data Systems Stakeholder Involvement Implementation of the From Birth to School Readiness: Massachusetts Early Learning Plan Engaging the Private Sector support Integrating Research into Practice QRIS Validation Study Common Metric Literacy/Numeracy/Social Emotional and Digital Strategies Staff Professional Development Opportunities State Agency Partnerships 3 Appendices Page Appendix A: Legislative Reporting Requirements 95 Appendix B: Board Members 97 Appendix C: Summary of the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Budget 98 Appendix D: EEC Budget: FY2013 Appropriation 99 Appendix E: Licensing Activity-Field Operations & Enforcement Actions 2012 100 Appendix F: Mental Health Consultation Services 101 Appendix G: Languages Spoken of Children Receiving EEC Financial Assistance 102 Appendix H: Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Scholarship Program Demographics 103 Appendix I: Professional Development Opportunities 104 Appendix J: FY2013 Educator and Provider Support (EPS ) - Data Report 105 Appendix K: Post Master’s Certificate Program 113 Appendix L: Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) Data 134 Appendix M: Family Support, Access, and Affordability 135 Appendix N: Communications Project Details 138 Appendix O: Reach Out and Read Data Report 143 Appendix P: EEC Investments by City/Town 148 Appendix Q: Board Votes- Summary 2012 114 4 Glossary of Acronyms ACF Administration for Children and Families AIM Action, Implementation and Momentum ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ASOST After–school and out-of-school time ASQ Ages and Stages Questionnaire BCM Boston Children’s Museum CBTI Connected Beginnings Training Institute CCDF Child Care Development Fund CCR&R Child Care Resource and Referral Agency CCSSO Council of Chief State School Officers CTF Children’s Trust Fund CEU Continuing Education Unit CFCE Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CLASS Classroom Assessment Scoring System CMHCC Comprehensive Mental Health in Child Care Program CSEFEL Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning CSSP Center for the Study of Social Policy DCF Department of Children and Families DHCD Department of Housing and Community Development DHE Department of Higher Education DHS Department of Human Services DLL Dual Language Learners DMH Department of Mental Health DPH Department of Public Health DTA Department of Transitional Assistance DYS Department of Youth Services ECERS Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales ECE Early Childhood Educators ECIS Early Childhood Information System ECMH Early Childhood Mental Health ECRC Early Childhood Resource Center EEC Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care EEFI Early Educators Fellowship Institute EI Early Intervention ELL English Language Learners EOE Executive Office of Education EOHHS Executive Office of Health and Human Services EPS Educator and Provider Support ERS Environmental Rating Scales ESE Department of Elementary and Secondary Education FAQ Frequently Asked Questions FCC Family Child Care FCCERS Family Child Care Environment Rating Scales HSSCO Head Start State Collaboration Office IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IEP Individual Education Plan IHE Institute of Higher Education IMLS Institute of Museum and Library Services 5 ISA Interagency Service Agreement ITERS Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales LEA Lead Education Agency LEP Limited English Proficiency LRE Least Restrictive Environment MELD Massachusetts Early Learning and Development Assessment System MFLC Massachusetts Family Literacy Consortium MHVI Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative MIECHV Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Initiative MKEA Massachusetts Kindergarten Entry Assessment MOU Memorandum of Understanding MRS Market Rate Study NIEER National Institute for Early Education Research ORI Office of Refugees and Immigrants OSFA Office of Student Financial Assistance PAC Peer Assistance and Coaching PCG Public Consulting Group PCHP Parent Child Home Program PIWI Parents Interacting with Infants PQR Professional Qualifications Registry PSCCE Preschool Child Care and Education QRIS Quality Rating and Improvement System RCP Regional Consultation Program RFR Request for Responses ROR Reach Out and Read RTT- ELC Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge Grant SAC State Advisory Council SACCRS School Age Child Care Rating Scales SASID State Assigned Student Identification SLT State Leadership Team SPP State Performance Plan STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Math TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families UDL Universal Design for Learning UPK Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program WEAVE Web-based Analysis and Visualization Environment 6 Introduction Compelling evidence shows that one effective solution for strengthening the broader range of children’s educational experiences is through high-quality early learning and development programs. In Massachusetts, state leaders, local educators, and the public have responded to this evidence. A key goal of Governor Patrick, and of the Department, is to ensure