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Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Domain: Family and Community Partnerships Maximum 20 points Rationale: Family involvement and reciprocal family-provider relationships are fundamental to high quality early care and education services. This dimension of practice emphasizes ongoing, bi-directional communication between families and programs. Meaningful family engagement in early care and education programs requires attention and sensitivity to the needs of all families. Further, collaboration between child care programs and schools/other agencies assists programs in accessing resources to meet the needs of young children and their families. Categories: Communication (FC), Involvement & Support (FS), Community Partnerships (FP) Code FC1 Maximum 2 points Stars Standards Program welcomes all children and their families with procedures that embrace inclusion and diversity. IDEA: LRE: A1/B1 Regulations 619 Program Standards REQUIRED 619 Procedures Manual 1.Star 3 Programs must follow NAEYC/DEC Inclusion Policy Star 4 Requirement: APR Meet LRE Setting A1 or B1 for all classrooms A1 - If at least 10 hours per week: Where does the child receive the majority of hours of special education and related services? A1 = In the regular education program B1 -If less than 10 hours per week: Where does the child receive the majority of hours of special education and related services? B1 = In the regular education program Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 1 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code FC2 Maximum 4 points FC3 Maximum 1 point Stars Standards Each classroom provides regular written correspondence with families. • For classrooms with children predominately 036 months, correspondence is individualized and provided daily • For classrooms with children predominately 37 months and older, correspondence can be group and weekly Program conducts conferences with families at least twice annually. Regulations 619 Program Standards REQUIRED Currently, school districts do have procedures for communicating with families. 619 Procedures Manual • All classrooms/teachers must provide written communication with families at least once a week. Documentation: • 619 Procedures Manual • School District Staff Training Sign In sheet 1. IDEA Regulation – IEP Update 925 24.7 Review and revision of IEPs, General: Each public 25 agency shall ensure that, subject to 24.8 and 24.9, the IEP Team reviews the child's IEP periodically, but not less than annually, to determine whether the annual goals for the child are being achieved; and revises the IEP, as appropriate, to address: 24.7.1 Any lack of expected progress toward the annual goals described in 20.1.2, and in the general education curriculum, if appropriate; Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards REQUIRED 619 Procedures Manual • All teachers must conduct family conferences twice a year for all families Documentation Check sheet – family conferences Documentation – Conference schedules Sign in sheets School Calendar Monitoring Teacher Binder/computer – schedules and 2 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code Stars Standards Regulations FS1 Maximum 4 points Program makes accommodations for families of children with identified disabilities or who are dual language learners. • Accommodations for families of children with identified disabilities • Accommodations for families of children who are dual language learners Regulation: IDEA Regulations - #300.324 Development, review and implementation of IEP 24.1 Development of IEP, General: In developing each child's IEP, the IEP Team shall consider: 24.2.2 In the case of a child with limited English proficiency, consider the language needs of the child as those needs relate to the child's IEP; REQUIRED 619 Procedures Manual • Home Language Survey must be completed at registration • Evaluation must be in primary language • Interpreters must be present at all meetings Documentation – • IEP for children with disabilities - use of evaluation in primary language • IEP -Interpreter/translator for families, • Home Language Survey given at registration FS2 Maximum 2 points Program systematically gathers information from families and uses data to inform program planning annually. IDEA Regulations – 925 Development, review and implementation of IEP 5.1 Review of existing evaluation data: As part of an initial evaluation (if appropriate) and as part of any reevaluation under these regulations, the IEP Team and other qualified professionals, as appropriate, shall review existing evaluation data on the child, including: 5.1.1 Evaluations and information provided by the parents of the child; 5.1.2 Current classroom based, local, or State assessments, and classroom based observations; and REQUIRED 619 Procedures Manual • IEP includes family input that informs program for child • Survey given to all families in program annually • Districts can place survey on website to share kind comments and concerns • Survey Data must be reviewed, analyzed and any needed corrections are made to program Documentation • Copy of family survey given to families annually Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards sign in sheets Annual Report 3 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code Stars Standards Regulations 5.1.3 Observations by teachers and related services providers; and 5.1.4 On the basis of that review, and input from the child's parents, identify what additional data, if any, are needed to determine: 5.1.4.1 Whether the child is a child with a disability, as defined in 14 DE Admin. Code 922.3.0, and the educational needs of the child; or 5.1.4.2 In case of a reevaluation of a child, whether the child continues to have such a disability, and the educational needs of the child; the present levels of academic achievement and related developmental needs of the child; whether the child needs special education and related services; or 5.1.4.3 In the case of a reevaluation of a child, whether the child continues to need special education and related services; and whether any additions or modifications to the special education and related services are needed to enable the child to meet the measurable annual goals set out in the IEP of the child and to participate, as appropriate, in the general education curriculum. Delaware Child Outcomes Building Blocks Manual Family Members As Critical Team Members Family members are critical members of their child’s IEP team, and play a critical role in the COS rating Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards • • 619 Program Standards IEP Documentation that leadership team reviews survey results, analyzed and make any needed corrections 4 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code Stars Standards FS3 Maximum 1 point Program implements a variety of family-centered events annually. FS4 Maximum 4 points Program supports transition for families: • Into the program • Within the program • Out of the program Regulations process. Parents are keen observers of their child’s behavior and have the greatest investment in their progress. Parents and other family caregivers have unique insights about their child’s capabilities across settings and daily routines, and therefore provide important information that will inform the child’s overall assessment and the COS ratings (See page 24). Involving the family in determining the rating on the child outcome summary form will increase the accuracy of the data because of the variety and array of information parents have about their children. However, keep in mind that although the parent knows the child, he/she should not be expected to understand child development. IDEA Regulations #300.1224 Transition from Part C to Part B • Transition Into Program (2) • Transition within school year – IEP revision • Transition to Kindergarten (1) Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards OPTIONAL 619 Procedures Manual • Programs should offer at least two family events each year Documentation • Event Announcement • Sign In Sheet NOT IN PLACE YET 619 Procedures Manual Programs support transitions of all children • Required – Transition Plan Into Program – IDEA Regulations 5 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code FP1 Maximum 1 point Stars Standards Regulations Programs must support transitions for all children (options for more points) • Transition of records • Home Visit for all children • Orientation Meeting • Visits school will attend next year • Work with school district child will be attending to set up meetings • End of Year Family Event – Information on Kindergarten about kindergarten Kindergarten orientation and registration Program develops and maintains active relationships with schools. Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards Welcome Letter and Home Visits Program Orientation • Required – Transition Plan to Kindergarten Includes: Supports in place for Kindergarten Registration (if needed) Share information about kindergarten Documentation • Into – IDEA Regulation • Transition Out - Kindergarten transition information that is provided to all families • Transition Within - IEP revision form or letter • Letter to families about change in classroom • Kindergarten Registration packet REQUIRED 619 Procedures Manual • Program develops and maintains active relationships with community child care programs Could include: • Itinerant services in programs • Providing PD for child care staff • Including staff at statewide meetings • Continuous communication with EC programs Documentation: • Job description/weekly schedule for itinerant teacher 6 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code FP2 Maximum 1 point Stars Standards Program develops and maintains active relationships with community-based agencies Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Regulations 619 Program Standards • Agenda for PD event • Telephone log REQUIRED 619 Procedures Manual • School district must document ways to provide services/relationships with community based agencies. Documentation: • School district Directory of specialists or student services including: Coordinators for Homeless, counselors, social workers, crisis counselors 7 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Domain: Qualifications and Professional Development Maximum 30 points Rationale: A well-prepared teaching and administrative staff are essential to high quality early care and education. Thoughtfully planned professional development linked to effective supervision and evaluation practices provide ongoing support to staff in meeting the needs of young children and their families. Categories: Education (QE), Training (QT) Code QE1 Maximum 4 points Stars Standards Person functioning as Administrator completes the Delaware Administrator Credential and is qualified through Delaware First as an Administrator. Regulations DEEDS Regulations for Teacher Certification 619 Program Standards REQUIRED/MEET Currently in 619 Programs Administrators • Have Administrator DEEDS Certification • Does not require EC experience or education Teachers • Have DEEDS Teacher certificate • Teacher more qualified than DE First administrator 619 Procedures Manual Best Practices and to be Stars Level 5 Program • Administrator must have course work in EC QE2 Maximum 3 points Person functioning as the Administrator utilizes the Delaware Early Childhood Career Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards DEEDS Regulations for Teacher Certification REQUIRED/MEET DEEDS system in place 8 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code QE3 Maximum 2 points QE4 Maximum 9 points QE5 Maximum Stars Standards Lattice for professional development planning and achieves Step 8 or above. Teaching staff complete appropriate credentials. • At least one staff member attains a Delaware credential (excluding Administrator) • 25% of staff completes one Delaware credential Program staff utilizes the Delaware Early Childhood Career Lattice for career planning. • 50% of staff achieve Step 4 or above on the Delaware Early Childhood Career Lattice • 30% of staff achieve Step 7 or above on the Delaware Early Childhood Career Lattice • 20% of staff achieve Step 8 or above on the Delaware Early Childhood Career Lattice Person functioning as Curriculum Coordinator utilizes the Delaware Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Regulations 619 Program Standards DEEDS Regulations for Teacher Certification REQUIRED/MEET Teachers have state certification DEEDS Regulations for Teacher Certification REQUIRED/MEET Currently 619 classrooms • 1 teacher and 1 Assistant Teacher (Para) • 50% of classroom staff are teachers • Also have qualified Speech Therapists, OT, PT Teachers • Have state teaching credentials - DEEDS • Qualified - comparable DE First • PD Plan Assistant Teachers (Paras) • Just complete Para Pro Test of basic skills • No ongoing PD related to EC DEEDS Regulations for Teacher Certification REQUIRED/MEET Comparable career lattice because of teaching 9 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code 3 points QT1 Maximum 3 points Stars Standards Early Childhood Career Lattice for professional development planning. • Achieves Step 7 or above on the Delaware Early Childhood Career Lattice • Achieves Step 8 or above on the Delaware Early Childhood Career Lattice Annual training hours are quality assured. • For each staff, 50% or more of all training hours completed are quality assured • For each staff, 75% or more of all training hours completed are quality assured Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Regulations 619 Program Standards credential – DEEDS • Teachers have qualifications comparable with Curriculum Coordinators OPTIONAL There are procedures in school districts for quality professional development. • Consolidated Grant Applications requires this. • District requires quality PD. • There is no quality assurance for training hours that matches the Institute. 619 Procedures Manual • PD for early childhood teachers, staff -25% PD is EC related • Assistant Teachers PD – % of hours must be EC • Annually 4 or 5 hours is EC Suggestion: TECE 1, Connect Modules, First Aid Delaware Institute Website • PLCs for staff – • Staff Development Day for assistant teachers 10 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code QT2 Maximum 5 points QT3 Maximum 1 point Stars Standards Program implements a system of staff evaluation that integrates professional development needs. • Annual evaluation for each staff person that includes observations, written feedback, and a selfassessment completed by staff using the Delaware Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals • Program requires staff to use annual competency-based evaluation and selfassessment to create annual Individual Professional Development Plans that integrates professional development needs Program completes a Facility Professional Development Plan to compile information on staff professional development needs. Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Regulations 619 Program Standards DEEDS Regulations for Teacher Certification REQUIRED/MEET DPAS – State Staff Evaluation System for teachers OCCL ECE Center Regulation # 177, 179, 180 OPTIONAL 619 Procedures Manual • Administrators need to assess staff PD needs • Plan PD based on program data Documentation Documentation for PD Plan • PD based on data, needs ANNUAL TRAINING 177. A licensee shall document that all staff, including an actively involved Owner and the Early Childhood or School-Age Administrator, participate in annual training. Staff members providing direct child care and working twenty-five or more hours per week shall participate in eighteen (18) clock hours of training annually, and those working less 11 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code Stars Standards Regulations 619 Program Standards than twenty-five (25) hours per week shall participate in nine (9) clock hours of training annually. Staff members not providing direct child care shall participate in three (3) clock hours of training annually. Only owners, substitutes, or volunteers that work or volunteer less than seven (7) hours per week shall be exempt from the annual training requirements. A. For staff members providing direct child care, all training shall be within topics or core areas associated with improving quality in the early care and education and school-age care. Topics shall include the following core areas: Child Development; Developmental Curriculum Planning; Positive Behavior Management; Health & Safety; Nutrition; Family/ Community; Professionalism; and Administration. B. For staff members not providing direct child care such as those assigned only to clerical, janitorial and food service duties, training shall be in topics specific to the job functions of their particular position. C. Training in CPR, First Aid and Administration of Medication shall not count toward a staff member’s annual training requirement even when required for a particular position. 178. A licensee shall ensure that staff members complete annual training during the time period beginning at the start date and ending at the expiration date of the Center’s license. ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 12 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code Stars Standards Regulations 619 Program Standards PLAN 179. A licensee shall ensure that each year all staff members complete individual Professional Development Plans which includes input from the staff member and is approved by the Early Childhood or School-Age Administrator. The Professional Development Plans shall at least include written documentation of the following: A. Current qualifications; B. Annual goal(s) for the individual staff member’s professional development; C. Progress made toward the goal(s); D. All training completed by the staff member during that particular year including copies of training certificates and/or proof of successful completion of the training; and E. How listed training is related to goals. 180. A licensee shall ensure that the individual Professional Development Plans are available for review by the Office of Child Care Licensing as a part of the Center’s annual licensure renewal process. Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 13 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Domain: Management and Administration Maximum 20 points Rationale: Effective management and administrative practices create the infrastructure for the provision of high quality early care and education. Wellmanaged programs facilitate quality through lower rates of staff turn-over, effective supervision, and appropriate allocation of personnel resources. Categories: Personnel Management (MP), Operations and Administration (MO), Fiscal Management (MF) Code MP1 Maximum 3 points MO1 Maximum 2 points MO2 Maximum 3 points Stars Standards Program arranges regular, paid planning time (minimum one hour) and access to resources for at least one staff member per classroom when they are not responsible for children. • Bi-weekly (30 minutes continuous or more) • Weekly (30 minutes continuous or more) Program implements a risk management plan. Program provides access to the following for employees: Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, retirement, insurance (health or other). • Two selected Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Regulations 619 Program Standards REQUIRED/ MEET Currently paid planning time is state/school district requirement • Included in State/School District Teacher/ Assistant contracts • Requirement of unions REQUIRED/MEET Currently, risk management plans are State/School District requirement REQUIRED/MEET • Included in State/School District staff contracts 14 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code MO3 Maximum 2 points MO4 Maximum 4 points Stars Standards • Three or more Program conducts required all-staff meetings. • Quarterly • Monthly Program implements strategies to retain 75% of classroom staff on a program year basis. Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Regulations 619 Program Standards OPTIONAL Documentation must be shown: • Staff meeting attendance and agenda 619 Procedures Manual Intention – Staff hearing same message • Can schedule more than one time for a meeting – everyone does not have to attend together in one meeting • Can call in to meeting • Can have teachers who cannot attend sign off on Meeting Agenda REQUIRED/MEET 619 programs have good retention • Unions and contracts • Teachers – less than 25% turnover Must show documentations: • Teachers – show documentation that low turnover during school year. • Paras – must show documentation of years staff have been in program, 15 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code MO5 Maximum 4 points MF1 Maximum 2 points Stars Standards Program provides staff access to: • Comfortable adult facilities and storage • Administrative computer with internet • Staff computer in staff space with internet Program implements a system for fiscal management. • Annual operating budget with income and expense figures • Program reviews annual operating budget quarterly, adjusts as needed, and files copies for later review Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Regulations 619 Program Standards Requirement for 619 school district programs • Staff contracts and union rules REQUIRED/MEET (Possible Exception – Schools under review) If under review – must show financial documentation 16 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Domain: Learning Environment and Curriculum Maximum 30 points Rationale: The provision of effective, developmentally appropriate learning environments is essential to high quality early care and education practice. The foundation for appropriate learning environments is positive interactions between teachers and children. From this foundation, teachers intentionally plan appropriate experiences for young children that address key areas of learning and development Categories: Classroom Environment (LE), Observation & Assessment (LO), Curriculum Planning & Implementation (LC) Code REQUIRED REQUIRED Stars Standards Program has an independent ERS assessment and achieves the following classroom scores for classrooms selected Regulations LRE: A1/B1 Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards REQUIRED 619 Program Standards REQUIRED 619 Procedures Manual Star 3 Programs must follow NAEYC/DEC Inclusion Policy Star 4 Requirement: Meet APR LRE Setting A1 or B1 for all classrooms A1 - If at least 10 hours per week: Where does the child receive the majority of hours of special education and related services? A1 = In the regular education program B1 -If less than 10 hours per week: Where does the child receive the majority of hours of special education and related services? 17 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code Stars Standards LE1 Maximum 3 points LE2 Maximum 2 points Program utilizes a system of continuity of care throughout the day Program minimizes transitions with classroom staff throughout program year Program implements lower ratios: Infants (under 12 months) 1:3 Young Toddlers (12-24 months) 1:5 Older Toddlers (24-36 months) 1:7 Young Preschoolers (3648 months) 1:9 Older Preschoolers (48-60 months) 1:11 • Implements for Infants • Implements for Toddlers • Implements for Preschoolers LE3 Maximum points Regulations Delaware OCCL Center Regulations # 185 NUMBER OF STAFF 185. A licensee shall follow the following minimum staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for each age group listed during normal daily activities at the Center as indicated in the table below: Age of Child Minimum Staff/Child Ratio Maximum Group Size Infant Under 1 Year 1:4 8 Young Toddler 1 to 2 Years 1:6 12 Older Toddler 2 to 3 Years 1:8 16 Young Preschool Child 3 to 4 Years 1:10 20 Older Preschool Child 4 to 5 Years or older 1:12 24 (Or not yet in K* or first grade whichever comes first) Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards B1 = In the regular education program REQUIRED/MEET School District program has same teachers and assistant each day. Programs have classroom designs that minimize transitions NOT IN PLACE YET 619 Procedures Manual 619 Programs must follow OCCL Standards • Twos 1:8 • Threes 1: 10 • Fours 1:12 Documentation District funding - 1 teacher to 9 identified children 1 teacher, 1 para to 18 children 18 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code LO1 Maximum 2 points Stars Standards Program observes and documents individual children’s progress and reports progress to families twice annually Regulations IDEA Regulations – 925 Development, review and implementation of IEP 5.1 Review of existing evaluation data: As part of an initial evaluation (if appropriate) and as part of any reevaluation under these regulations, the IEP Team and other qualified professionals, as appropriate, shall review existing evaluation data on the child, including: 5.1.1 Evaluations and information provided by the parents of the child; 5.1.2 Current classroom based, local, or State assessments, and classroom based observations; and 5.1.3 Observations by teachers and related services providers; and 5.1.4 On the basis of that review, and input from the child's parents, identify what additional data, if any, are needed to determine: 5.1.4.1 Whether the child is a child with a disability, as defined in 14 DE Admin. Code 922.3.0, and the educational needs of the child; or 5.1.4.2 In case of a reevaluation of a child, whether the child continues to have such a disability, and the educational needs of the child; the present levels of academic achievement and related developmental needs of the child; whether the child needs special education and related services; or 5.1.4.3 In the case of a reevaluation of a child, whether the Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards 619 Procedures Manual • Teachers must document all children’s progress and report progress to families twice annually 19 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code LO2 Maximum 4 points LO3 Maximum 2 points Stars Standards Program implements a method of assessing growth and progress for all infants, toddlers, and preschoolers enrolled annually: • Child developmental screening • Curriculum-based assessment Program uses individual child assessments for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers enrolled to inform goal and lesson planning Regulations child continues to need special education and related services; and whether any additions or modifications to the special education and related services are needed to enable the child to meet the measurable annual goals set out in the IEP of the child and to participate, as appropriate, in the general education curriculum. IDEA Regulations – 925 Development, review and implementation of IEP 5.1 Review of existing evaluation data: As part of an initial evaluation (if appropriate) and as part of any reevaluation under these regulations, the IEP Team and other qualified professionals, as appropriate, shall review existing evaluation data on the child, including: 5.1.1 Evaluations and information provided by the parents of the child; 5.1.2 Current classroom based, local, or State assessments, Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards 619 Procedures Manual Procedures to measure progress for children • Requirement for annual screening • Requirement assessment report annually Documentation • Checklist for screening, assessment for all children • Screening and assessing ALL children including typical children 619 Procedures Manual • Child Outcomes procedures might have to be revised to have this included • Assessments/Child Outcomes aligned with DE ELFs 20 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code LC1 Maximum 2 points Stars Standards Program follows a daily schedule that supports child-centered play both Regulations and classroom based observations; and 5.1.3 Observations by teachers and related services providers; and 5.1.4 On the basis of that review, and input from the child's parents, identify what additional data, if any, are needed to determine: 5.1.4.1 Whether the child is a child with a disability, as defined in 14 DE Admin. Code 922.3.0, and the educational needs of the child; or 5.1.4.2 In case of a reevaluation of a child, whether the child continues to have such a disability, and the educational needs of the child; the present levels of academic achievement and related developmental needs of the child; whether the child needs special education and related services; or 5.1.4.3 In the case of a reevaluation of a child, whether the child continues to need special education and related services; and whether any additions or modifications to the special education and related services are needed to enable the child to meet the measurable annual goals set out in the IEP of the child and to participate, as appropriate, in the general education curriculum. Delaware OCCL Center Regulation # 203 OUTDOOR AREA 203. A licensee shall maintain or have access to an outdoor play area with at least seventy-five (75) square feet for each Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards NOT REQUIRED for licensing exempt programs 21 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code Stars Standards indoors and outdoors Regulations child for the maximum number of children who will use the playground at one (1) time. A. The outdoor play area shall be large enough to accommodate at least one-fourth (1/4) of the licensed capacity of the facility at any one (1) time. OCCL Center Regulation# 215 215. When a licensee can demonstrate that the outdoor space rule cannot be met, the licensee shall provide, in addition to the indoor play space required by Rule #221, a minimum of 700 square feet of open, accessible indoor play space for large muscle activity. A. The indoor space shall be at the site of the Center. B. The licensee shall have a written plan which specifies how large muscle activity will be provided. C. The licensee shall have a written plan to ensure some opportunities for safe outdoor activities in accordance with Rules #267, 379 & 382. D. When using public areas, staff shall inspect the area before children begin to play to ensure there are no hazards present and play equipment is safe for use. OCCL Center Regulation # 379 379. A licensee shall develop and follow a schedule for each group of children posted for easy reference by parents/ guardians and staff. The schedule shall show blocks of time usually assigned to types of activities and include periods for both active play and quiet play or rest. Blocks of time shall show activities that are scheduled for indoor and outdoor areas. The schedule shall reflect daily opportunities for both free-choice and staff-directed activities. OCCL Center Regulation # 382 382. A licensee shall ensure that each child, according to his Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards Documentation needed Training needed on this 22 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code LC2 Maximum 4 points Stars Standards Regulations Program implements: • Daily activities and lesson planning for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers enrolled that are based on the Delaware Early Learning Foundations • A written comprehensive curriculum that is aligned with the Delaware Early Learning Foundations for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers enrolled • A supplemental curriculum to support healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating and physical or her ability, is provided the opportunity for a minimum of twenty (20) minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity indoors and/or outdoors, for every three (3) hours the child is in attendance between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. OCCL Center Regulation # 375 375. A licensee shall have a written plan of developmentally appropriate activities designed to help all children reach the goals described in Rule #374. The activity plan shall be current and accessible to parents/guardians and staff. The activity plan shall include at least one (1) daily activity for each goal specified in Rule #374. Activities that allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of the group, or independently shall be identified. The plan shall reflect that the children have the choice to participate in at least four (4) activities each day. The time allotted for such activities shall constitute at least one-third (1/3) of the time the child is in attendance for a particular day. A. Activities shall be varied, developmentally appropriate, may be related to themes, culturally meaningful and educationally valuable and promote the development of language, literacy, reasoning and problem-solving skills, understanding of numbers and other mathematical and scientific concepts, large and small muscles skills, social skills, understanding and self-regulation of emotions, selfesteem and positive self-image, as appropriate to the ages and developmental levels of children in care. Adaptations of activities shall be made for children with disabilities to enable them to reach goals described in IEPs, IFSPs, and Section 504 plans. B. Activity plans shall also be based on best practices and Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards NOT REQUIRED 619 Procedures Manual • Delaware Early Learning Foundations will be required for program planning • Comprehensive Curriculum will have to be used in program for all children Documentation IEPs and lesson plans 23 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code LC3 Maximum 4 points Stars Standards activity Program implements instructional and environmental modifications that support the learning of all children • Program implements formalized Regulations 619 Program Standards accepted research in the field of early care and education and in alignment with principles of foundations of learning and development as set forth by the Delaware and/or United States Department of Education. C. Delaware Early Learning Foundations for School Success regarding preschoolers is on the Delaware Department of Education website at: http://www.doe.k12.de.us/early_childhood/Standards/prescho ol.htm D. Delaware Infant and Toddler Early Learning Foundations: A Curriculum Framework regarding infants and toddlers is on the Delaware Department of Education website at: http://www.doe.k12.de.us/early_childhood/Standards/InfantTo ddlerFoundationStandards.pdf 376. A licensee shall ensure that activities and materials reflect children’s cultures, and communities, including both familiar and new materials, pictures, and experiences. Staff shall consult with parents/guardians about care practices specific to their children’s culture and community, and provide as much consistency as possible in their direct child care practices especially concerning infants and toddlers. IDEA Regulations – 925 Development, review and implementation of IEP 5.1 Review of existing evaluation data: As part of an initial evaluation (if appropriate) and as part of any reevaluation under these regulations, the IEP Team and other qualified professionals, as appropriate, shall review existing evaluation data on the child, including: 5.1.1 Evaluations and information provided by the parents of Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards REQUIRED 619 Procedures Manual • Program must make accommodations for children with identified disabilities • Program must make accommodations for ELL children 24 Crosswalk between Delaware Stars for Early Success ECE Center Standards & Delaware IDEA Part B Section 619 Program Standards Code Stars Standards • procedures for making accommodations for children with identified disabilities Program implements formalized procedures for making accommodations for children who are dual language learners Regulations the child; 5.1.2 Current classroom based, local, or State assessments, and classroom based observations; and 5.1.3 Observations by teachers and related services providers; and 5.1.4 On the basis of that review, and input from the child's parents, identify what additional data, if any, are needed to determine: 5.1.4.1 Whether the child is a child with a disability, as defined in 14 DE Admin. Code 922.3.0, and the educational needs of the child; or 5.1.4.2 In case of a reevaluation of a child, whether the child continues to have such a disability, and the educational needs of the child; the present levels of academic achievement and related developmental needs of the child; whether the child needs special education and related services; or 5.1.4.3 In the case of a reevaluation of a child, whether the child continues to need special education and related services; and whether any additions or modifications to the special education and related services are needed to enable the child to meet the measurable annual goals set out in the IEP of the child and to participate, as appropriate, in the general education curriculum. Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards Not Aligned with Delaware Stars Standards 619 Program Standards 25
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