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OEC general policies, Elevate and accreditation supports explained for Early Start programs
Summary
The presenter summarized OEC general policies (Series A–E) that apply to Early Start programs, described Elevate as the agency's quality improvement system with navigator support, and pointed to accreditation assistance through AQIS plus standards and staffing guidance.
A presenter explained that "OEC funded programs must follow the OEC general policies," and described how the policies are organized into five series. She said Series A, B and C pertain to Early Start programs while Series D and E "focus on local governance partners," noting those partners play an important role for Early Start sites.
The presenter highlighted program-improvement resources available on the site. She said Elevate is "OEC's quality improvement system" and that the Elevate page helps programs learn about the system and "connect with a navigator who can work with you and connect you with resources appropriate for your circumstances and program goals." She also pointed to accreditation support offered through AQIS (Accreditation Quality Improvement Supports) and to the "standards, curriculum and assessment" pages that include links to materials and a form to order the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards and the Connecticut Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (CTDOTs).
The presenter noted a "qualified staff member" page with information about staffing requirements that apply to state-funded programs, and directed programs to review the general policies and related resources to ensure compliance. The video concludes by restating where to find these pages and advising programs to contact an LGP liaison or their program manager for further help.
