Community-District Teams systematically use both formal and informal assessments to assess their progress in identified areas for focus in order to improve outcomes for all children. The Team monitors progress and redirects focus to new goals as needed.

Download Pathway Eight: Assessing Progress and Assuring Quality from the Ready Schools Toolkit, Part 2.

Download Appendix I, Resources for Assessing Progress and Assuring Quality.

Selected Assessing Progress and Assuring Quality Resources:

WEBSITES

The Community Toolbox: http://ctb.ku.edu/en/default.aspx

Developed by the University of Kansas, this website includes how-to guidance, toolkits, and other resources for building healthy communities. It covers topics such as: Assessing Community Needs and Resources, Promoting Interest and Participation in Initiatives, Developing a Strategic Plan, Evaluating Programs and Initiatives, Maintaining Quality, and much more.

Evaluation Publications and Resources: http://www.hfrp.org/evaluation/publications-resources

Resources from the Harvard Family Research Project.

Program Development and Evaluation: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/

This website from the Universtiy of Wisconsin-Extension provides detailed information on a program development model that includes situational analysis, priority setting, program action, the logic model, and evaluation.

National Network for Collaboration: http://crs.uvm.edu/nnco/

Website provides information, activities, and links related to collaboration including: change process, identifying goals, assessing progress, communication skills, and community capacity building.

• Collaboration Process Checklist: http://crs.uvm.edu/nnco/cd/checklis.htm

The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood National Technical Assistance & Quality Assurance Center: http://www.childcareservices.org/ps/teach_ta_qac.html

This website addresses assuring quality, built-in support, and accountability for safeguarding your early childhood professional development investments.