Preschool PQA Training - ABC Academy · About the PQA: “The PQA was developed by the HighScope...
Transcript of Preschool PQA Training - ABC Academy · About the PQA: “The PQA was developed by the HighScope...
Statement of Purpose:By the end of this training you will understand:What the PQA is What the PQA is used forHow to read the PQAHow to use the PQA to guide inform your teaching practicesHow a PQA is scored
About the PQA:“The PQA was developed by the HighScope
Educational Research Foundation based on Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality for
Prekindergarten and is the program evaluation tool for GSRP. Findings show that the practices assessed in the PQA, regardless of the curriculum or program in which they are used, are positively and significantly
associated with children’s development.”
What is the PQAInfant/Toddler & Preschool
2 forms (A & B) ◦Form A looks at the classrooms, ◦Form B looks at the program as a whole
What are the components of the PQA?4 Sections◦Learning Environment◦Daily Routine◦Adult-Child Interaction◦Curriculum Planning & Assessment
Items
Rows
How is the PQA scored?Factual, objective evidence is gathered
5, 3, 1
How do we get item scores
How do we get section scores
How do we get the final PQA score
How to reference the PQASection Name:◦ Each section has a number: I - Learning Environment, II - Daily
Routine,
III -Adult-Child Interaction, IV - Curriculum Planning & Assessment
Each Item is labeled by the section # and a letter: For example I-E, II-K, III-M, IV-C
Row #: Rows are not numbered on the actual PQA, but the first row is Row 1, the second is Row 2, etc.
What does ABC Academy use the PQA for?Evaluate program and classroom quality
Grant reporting
Company bonus: See your Director for information
Goal setting
Progress monitoring & Annual Reviews
DHS Child Care Assistance
Things to Know…Some PQA Items require specific background knowledge in order to effectively score them so, here’s the inside scoop.
I-E Classroom areas and materials are systematically arranged, labeled, and accessible to children.
Row 1: All areas will be checked
Row 2: Containers and shelving must be labeled to score a ‘5’
II-A Adults establish a consistent daily routine. Children are aware of the routine.
Row 2: Examples must be heard from both adults and children. At least 3 examples from a combination of adults and children must be recorded to score a ‘5’.
II-I During transition times, children have reasonable choices about activities and timing as they move from one activity to the next.
Long waits should be reflected
Row 2: Adults let children know transitions are coming. At least 3 examples must be recorded in order for a ‘5’ to be scored.
Row 4: Adults plan ways for children to make transitions. More than 1 example must be recorded to score a ‘5’.
Practice ScoringRefer to “Scoring Hints” & PQA Documentation Notes if you need help.
*Be prepared to explain your score.