Module 6: QRIS Self-Assessment, Tools, And Resources

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Program Name

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Professional Qualifications Registry number If you are an educator and not on the registry, please click here to create an account and get a registry number.

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Program number

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Program Street Address

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Program City

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Program Zip Code

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The Massachusetts QRIS is designed to provide:

A. Programs with feedback to support continuous quality improvement
B. Parents with easily accessible information about the quality of early care and education programs
C. Policymakers with data on where and how to invest additional resources
D. All of the above

Correct Answer

A. D. All of the above

Explanation

The Massachusetts QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) is designed to provide programs with feedback to support continuous quality improvement. This means that the QRIS helps programs identify areas where they can improve and provides them with the necessary feedback and resources to make those improvements. Additionally, the QRIS also aims to provide parents with easily accessible information about the quality of early care and education programs. This allows parents to make informed decisions about the care and education of their children. Lastly, the QRIS provides policymakers with data on where and how to invest additional resources, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to improve the quality of early care and education programs.

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9.

The Massachusetts QRIS is:

A. A mandatory system
B. An alternate way to meet MA licensing requirements
C. A voluntary system

Correct Answer

A. C. A voluntary system

Explanation

The Massachusetts QRIS is a voluntary system, meaning that participation is not required. It is an optional program that early childhood education providers can choose to participate in. This allows providers to decide if they want to go through the process of meeting the QRIS standards and receiving the associated benefits, such as increased funding or recognition for quality.

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10.

Reliable Raters:

A. Are hired by programs to perform a QRIS self-assessment
B. Independently assess program quality using a QRIS-accepted assessment tool
C. Will be provided and scheduled by EEC for programs who are applying for QRIS level 2
D. All of the above

Correct Answer

A. B. Independently assess program quality using a QRIS-accepted assessment tool

Explanation

The correct answer is b. Independent assess program quality using a QRIS-accepted assessment tool. This means that reliable raters are individuals who assess the quality of a program using a tool that has been accepted by QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System). They do this assessment independently, meaning they are not hired by the program itself or scheduled by any external organization. This ensures that the assessment is unbiased and objective.

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Professional Qualifications Registry (PQ Registry) participation:

A. Is required for persons working at an EEC-licensed small or large group, school age, or family child care program
B. Is always completed for you by your employer
B. Is always completed for you by your employer
D. All of the above

Correct Answer

A. A. Is required for persons working at an EEC-licensed small or large group, school age, or family child care program

Explanation

The correct answer is a. Is required for persons working at an EEC-licensed small or large group, school age, or family child care program. This means that individuals who work at an EEC-licensed small or large group, school age, or family child care program are required to participate in the Professional Qualifications Registry (PQ Registry). The answer options b and c are incorrect as they state that the participation in the PQ Registry is always completed by the employer, which is not true. The correct answer is a specific requirement for individuals working in certain child care programs.

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12.

The supporting documentation for your QRIS Application:

A. Must be collected and labeled with the number of the QRIS Standard(s) they support
B. Must be kept on file at the program and will be reviewed by your licensor at the time of their next visit
C. Must be collected and labeled with the number provided in the Supporting Documentation list

Correct Answer

A. C. Must be collected and labeled with the number provided in the Supporting Documentation list

Explanation

The correct answer is c. The supporting documentation for the QRIS application must be collected and labeled with the number provided in the Supporting Documentation list. This means that each piece of documentation must be clearly labeled with the corresponding number from the list. This ensures that the documentation is organized and easily identifiable for review.

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13.

QRIS Application

A. Programs complete only one application for all their licensed programs combined – averaging the ratings on measurement tools
B. Programs complete a different application for each program type at each separate site
C. Programs complete up to three applications – one for each program type – no matter how many sites they operate

Correct Answer

A. B. Programs complete a different application for each program type at each separate site

Explanation

Programs complete a different application for each program type at each separate site. This means that if a program has multiple program types (e.g., daycare, after-school program), they will need to complete a separate application for each program type at each location where the program is offered. This allows for a more specific and tailored evaluation of each program type and location, rather than averaging the ratings across all programs.

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14.

The QRIS Self-Assessment:

A. May be completed on paper and mailed or completed online
B. Is initiated through the QRIS Program Manager (QPM) on the EEC website
C. Allows programs to verify their own QRIS ratings

Correct Answer

A. B. Is initiated through the QRIS Program Manager (QPM) on the EEC website

Explanation

The correct answer is b. The QRIS Self-Assessment is initiated through the QRIS Program Manager (QPM) on the EEC website. This means that the process of completing the self-assessment starts with the QRIS Program Manager on the EEC website. This suggests that there is a specific online platform or system in place for programs to access and complete the self-assessment.

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15.

QRIS Exemptions are:

A. Automatic if a program is licensed and in good standing
B. A way of obtaining a specific QRIS level rating when all but four standard criteria within that level are met
C. Permanent once they are granted by EEC

Correct Answer

A. B. A way of obtaining a specific QRIS level rating when all but four standard criteria within that level are met

Explanation

QRIS exemptions refer to a process where a program can still obtain a specific QRIS level rating even if they do not meet four standard criteria within that level. This means that programs can still achieve a certain level rating by meeting most of the criteria, but being exempted from a few. It provides flexibility for programs that may not meet all the requirements but still demonstrate quality in other areas. The exemptions are not automatic or permanent, as they need to be granted by EEC (presumably the governing body).

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16.

Which section of the QRIS Application Summary Profile lists the standards that still need to be met to move to the next QRIS Level?

A. Program Information
B. Supporting Documentation
C. Assessment Results

Correct Answer

A. C. Assessment Results

Explanation

The section of the QRIS Application Summary Profile that lists the standards that still need to be met to move to the next QRIS Level is the Assessment Results section. This section provides an overview of the results of the assessment process, highlighting any standards that have not been met yet. It allows programs to identify areas where they need to improve in order to advance to the next level of the QRIS.

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17.

Components of an effective Program Improvement Plan include:

A. Organizational Chart
B. Proposed Action
C. Updated Staff Handbook
C. Updated Staff Handbook

Correct Answer

A. B. Proposed Action

Explanation

An effective Program Improvement Plan should include a proposed action. This is because a proposed action outlines the specific steps and strategies that will be implemented to address the identified areas of improvement in the program. Without a proposed action, the improvement plan would lack a clear and actionable roadmap for making the necessary changes. The proposed action helps to ensure that there is a focused and systematic approach to improving the program and achieving the desired outcomes.

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I certify that I have completed this module of the QRIS online course. I understand that by selecting yes, I am stating that I have completed this module by reviewing and completing all documents and assignments as described in the QRIS online module and am, therefore, qualified to apply for a QRIS Program Quality Improvement Grant. Please note that by selecting ‘yes’ when in fact you have not completed this QRIS online module will be considered an act of perjury and result in disqualification of your program from applying for a QRIS Program Quality Improvement Grant.

Yes, I completed the module.

Explanation

The given statement is an affirmation that the person has completed the module of the QRIS online course. By selecting "yes," they are confirming that they have reviewed and completed all documents and assignments as described in the module. This statement is important because it serves as a qualification for applying for a QRIS Program Quality Improvement Grant. Selecting "yes" without actually completing the module would be considered perjury and result in disqualification from applying for the grant.

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Module 6: QRIS Self-assessment, Tools, And Resources

To verify your completion of QRIS Module 1, please answer the following six questions regarding your personal information. Full Name (First, Last)

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Program Name

Professional Qualifications Registry number If you are an educator and not on the registry, please click here to create an account and get a registry number.

Program number

Program Street Address

Program City

Program Zip Code

The Massachusetts QRIS is designed to provide:

The Massachusetts QRIS is:

Reliable Raters:

Professional Qualifications Registry (PQ Registry) participation:

The supporting documentation for your QRIS Application:

QRIS Application

The QRIS Self-Assessment:

QRIS Exemptions are:

Which section of the QRIS Application Summary Profile lists the standards that still need to be met to move to the next QRIS Level?

Components of an effective Program Improvement Plan include: