Can you please define risk-based monitoring?
1 Like
What are some examples of what this will look like?
Could there be more alignment between CDSS and CDE for contractors with contracts across both departments?
I agree with Tony in that the overall concept is good; however, what does the specifics entail?
1 Like
I also agree this will be important. Here is NIEER and LPI’s summary about the quality monitoring systems of 5 high quality state preschool programs, starting on p. 23. There is also a section on fiscal monitoring on p. 15. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/media/3989/download?inline&file=State_Preschool_Mixed_Delivery_System_REPORT.pdf
Now discussing Recommendation #31. As part of CDE’s ongoing CSPP program support, use existing funds to create training modules that can be accessed by new CSPP contractors or new CSPP administrators.
#31. This recommendation is very broad and should embed something about DLL-specific training.
#35: audits are typically looked at from a risk-based assessment of financial systems, that could be a good component to use in this differentiated monitoring and program assessment system being recommended; existing tools that should be incorporated include: program self-evaluations, licensing reports, curricula fidelity implementation tools, DRDP outcomes data, conditional contracting information, federal debarment list
The type of CSPP program support that I think this could be very beneficial for is contract compliance. We have seen a great need for support in this area due to a large amount of new administrators.
— — — Beginning of Access Recommendations — — —
Now discussing Recommendation #2. Provide technical assistance to UPK programs to support the connection between Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Local Education Agency (LEAs), including through continued support for UPK coordinators.
#31: there are some existing modules that should be looked at making available to new CSPP agencies and administrators so as to effectively operate and run these programs (e.g. Every Child California, Monarch Link, CECO)
CDSS administrated CECO is free and available to all providers: https://www.caearlychildhoodonline.org/
I think this recommendation is also needed for future P-3 alignment work in addition to UPK
Thank you for including this document. I will take a closer look.
Also support recommendation #2
Now discussing Recommendation #8.
Enhance the statewide communication campaign and communications materials, through sources such as the First 5 California Communications Fund, to:
(a) Direct families to their UPK Mixed Delivery options that is inclusive of the differentiated linguistic and cultural strengths of California families;
(b) Support recruitment and retention of UPK educators;
(c) Engage businesses in advocating for and facilitating access to high-quality preschool options; and
(d) Enhance Resource and Referral Agency capacity to communicate about all UPK options with families and prospective UPK programs.
I support recommendation #8
Don’t want us to forget about communication with/from other “wrap around” services such as Regional Centers. Sometimes, families think they can only go down one road because of the silos within California’s different agencies.
Now discussing Recommendation # 1. Support prospective UPK providers to get on a pathway to contract with the state through technical assistance and targeting existing funding, including by developing Family Child Care Home Education Networks (FCCHENs) for FCCs.
Support recommendation 1 and suggest including language about targeting culturally and linguistically diverse providers, including linguistic supports.