Self Assessment Process

GHC uses the MIR Program Self Assessment tool , and use tools that support a quality and comprehensive look at all operations and that will give them the needed information for adequate reporting.

Other Tools: Examples of standard program self-assessment tools or processes include: the current federal OHS monitoring protocol, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, the Early Childhood and Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS and ITERS), and the Program Administration Scale (PAS), used as part of ExceleRate. 

Under the Director of Early childhood Programs CSD will  form a self-assessment team to conducting the self-assessment. HS/EHS/CCP self-assessment committees should include Policy Committee/Parent Committee members and/or other parents, governing body members, staff, and community partners 

 Assessment methods may include reviewing records and files, analyzing data, observing program operations, and interviewing staff. 

 Assessment team members should be trained on their roles and responsibilities. Training should include the process, review methods, and the instrument to be used. vi. Under the direction of the Director of Early Childhood Programs the self assessment team leads will draft a quality improvement action plan based on the results of their self-assessment 

Action Plans – After program self-assessment reports are finalized,  improvement plans should  address program areas where changes are needed. GHC improvement plans outline steps and strategies to be taken, responsible staff, time frames, and resources needed to bring about the required changes.