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OCTOBER 2024 EDITION

• Holiday and Winter Break Reminders
• GSQ Quality Connection
• Indicator Spotlight
• Like and Follow!

Holiday and Winter Break Reminders

Holidays and Winter Break are fast approaching! It's important to remember: 

• Programs should be open and available immediately following the submission of the Application for Validation and On-Site Observation until the validation is complete.
• If programs selected to have a Validation phone call should expect to be contacted and be prepared to complete the process, regardless of the time of year.  
• It is best not to submit the Application for Validation and On-Site Observation right before closing, staff vacations, program celebrations, or other events that might affect the ability to complete the process.  

If the Validation or Assessment Teams cannot contact your program, or your program does not have availability, the case may be canceled. As soon as your program is able to complete the process, you can apply for a new case and get back on track.  

GSQ Quality Connection

Thanks to all who attended October’s GSQ Quality Connection. We continue to get positive feedback and hope you find it worthwhile as well. If you were not able to attend, please check out the recording.

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming GSQ Quality Connections! Register for each date at the links below.

December 11, 2024 1-2 p.m. 

February 12, 2024 6-7 p.m. 

April 9, 2025 1-2 p.m. 

June 11, 2025 6-7 p.m. 

August 13, 2025 1-2 p.m. 

Indicator Spotlight

CIL11: Program has completed the Environment Rating Scale (ERS-3) or Social Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL PQA) Self-Assessment for every age group/classroom.  

Recently, we have received some questions about Quality Indicator CIL11 related to programs completing an ERS-3 Self-Assessment or SEL PQA Self-Assessment for every age group/classroom. 

What program types are required to complete the observation Self-Assessment for every age group/classroom for indicator CIL11? 

• Tuition-based 
• Blended Funding (Ex. Tuition and GSRP) 

What program types have the option to select “The program is NAEYC, NAFCC, or NAC accredited or received GSRP funding?” 

• NAEYC Accredited 
• NAFCC Accredited 
• NAC Accredited 
• 100% funded GSRP 
• 100% funded Head Start 
• 100% funded Early Head Start 
• 100% funded combination GSRP, Head Start, and/or Early Head Start 

For more information about this indicator, review the Quality Indicators Guidance Document and Quality Indicators FAQ. 

Post on the GSQ Job Board

Is your program looking for early educators? GSQ can support your program filling staff vacancies to better support children and families. Promote open positions on Great Start to Quality’s job board today!

Great Start to Quality's Family Pages

These social media pages give families resources like tips on finding care, financial assistance, early learning activities, and more. Providers and partners are encouraged to share the pages with the families in your communities.  

Support with public profiles and general information: greatstarttoquality@ecic4kids.org 

Participation with Great Start to Quality: your Resource Center

Connecting employees or connecting with your Validator: validation@ecic4kids.org

Connecting with your Assessor: assessement@ecic4kids.org

Questions about Approved Assessors: approvedassessor@ecic4kids.org 

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