QRIS: Granite Steps for Quality |
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Have you started exploring Granite Steps for Quality, NH's new Quality Recognition and Improvement System?
It is time to get recognized for all you do and become one of New Hampshire’s “recognized” quality programs as a Granite Steps for Quality awardee. To get started take some time to review the Granite Steps for Quality Guidebook, the GSQ application and other informational and instructional pieces included on the "Granite Steps for Quality" page.
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Learning More About Granite Steps for Quality (GSQ) |
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New Update on Changes in Deadline for GSQ Enrollment:
The Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration put out an important update on June 16, 2022, for Licensed Plus and Accredited Providers with an expiration date of 2023 or 2024. Click the button below to read the full announcement.
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Reminder on Applications for Credentialing, GSQ, and GSQ Endorsements:
On May 26, 2022, the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration announced a temporary pause on the use of NHCIS for Credentialing applications and GSQ applications. This does not mean Credentialing or GSQ is paused – paper applications will be used until the fall. To read the full announcement or access an application, please see below.
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Do you have questions about Granite Steps for Quality?
Check out the GSQ Frequently Asked Questions document found on the " Granite Steps for Quality" page on NH-Connections. It is fueled by the questions coming from providers all around the state, and is updated frequently. The Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, Child Care Aware of New Hampshire and ACROSS NH are actively collecting your questions in order to get you all the information you need. |
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Do you want an opportunity to ask questions about GSQ?
Join the monthly GSQ call with the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration
- July 12, 2022 12:30 PM *
- Aug 2, 2022 12:30 PM
- Sep 6, 2022 12:30 PM
- Oct 4, 2022 12:30 PM
- Nov 1, 2022 12:30 PM
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*this call was rescheduled from July 5th due to the July 4th holiday.
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Where can I find all of the GSQ Resources and Guides?
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Step Toward "Quality" with CCAoNH |
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- Are your Program Practices committed to Quality Improvement for your children, families and staff?
- Does your program have experience with Credentialing, Pyramid Model Practices or the Environment Rating Scales?
- Have you heard about the current Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS): Granite Steps for Quality?
With the newly adopted QRIS System, the team here at CCAoNH is prepared to help programs start taking Steps for Quality. We have created new programming, offerings and resources to help Early Childhood Programs and Family Care Providers begin aligning their practices towards the standards within the QRIS: Granite Steps for Quality.
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You can find all the information to apply for your NH Early Childhood Credential on the " Credentialing" page of NH Connections. |
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If your program needs more hands-on assistance with Credentialing consider applying for our Q-Ready Staff Qualifications Progressive Training Program.
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For more information about New Hampshire's Early Childhood Professional Development System, please visit the " Credentialing" page of our website. If you have questions about the Credentialing process or documents please reach out to us at ccrrta@snhs.org. |
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Environment Rating Scales (ERS) |
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High-Quality Language Interactions |
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This handout from the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership in Illinois is a helpful resource for those who are interested in developing high-quality language interactions found in the ECERS-3 Language and Literacy subscale items 12 -14: Helping children expand vocabulary, encouraging children to use language, and staff use of books with children. The article includes specific examples of what teachers might say to children to develop their language and literacy skills. For instance: During a snack or meal, staff focus on children’s personal experiences, “We are eating yogurt. Yogurt is made from milk. What do you eat at home that is made from milk?”
For more guidance, click the button below.
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Join us for any of our upcoming Intro and Overview of Environment Rating Scales opportunities or apply to participate in the Q-Ready Environment Rating Scales Progressive Training Program.
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Child Care Aware of NH, a program of Southern NH Services, will be holding additional ERS trainings this summer. There will be four (4) Intro and Overview of the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) sessions being held in July and August, with both afternoon and evening options. See below for the July offerings. |
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Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Time: 6:15-8:15 PM
Trainer: Katelyn Karugu, MBA, ECMPWT
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Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022
Time: 12:30-2:30 PM
Trainer: Bekah Kistler, ECMPWT
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Erin Sizemore, the Learning & Development Facilitator at the University of South Florida developed the "Teaching Pyramid Infant-Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS) Tips of the Week" to ease teachers' fears of the TPOT (Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool) or TPITOS. Click the image to the right to learn more.
You can find the Tips of the Week along with many other tools for teachers on the "Community Contributions" page on the NCPMI (National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations) website.
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If you have questions about exploring the Pyramid Model Framework reach out to us at ccrrta@snhs.org.
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Training Opportunities from Across NH |
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ATTENTION ALL PROVIDERS SERVING AN OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME POPULATION!
Across NH is offering an Introduction to SACERS Trainings over the summer as it is a required training for programs with an OST population entering the Granite Steps for Quality (GSQ) system. Remember this includes ECE programs with an OST Before/ After School and Summer time program as well!
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For more information and to register, click the flyers below. |
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Child Care Aware of New Hampshire is a Child Care Resource and Referral Program of Southern New Hampshire Services. The preparation of this email was financed under a Contract with the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration with funds provided in part by the State of New Hampshire and the US Department of Health and Human Services. |
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