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Spark Redesign

Haleb Loul (she/her)

Spark Coordinator

haleb.loul@delc.oregon.gov

Ash Mickels (they/them)

Spark Specialist

ash.mickels@delc.oregon.gov

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Stage 1:

Stage 2:

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High-Level Design Proposal

  • Proposal included big picture ideas based on the 8 concepts

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  • Tentatively approved by DELC leadership to move forward with developing further details

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Design Concept Overview

Eligibility

    • Open participation to all licensed and license-exempt programs. (Focus on connection & belonging.)

Tiers

    • Non-rated tiers focus on supporting programs to meet health & safety requirements and then enhancing their practices in all domains

Framework

    • 4-phase process: connection, reflection/planning, implementing changes ("Engagement Cycle"), recognition

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Design Concept Overview

Measurement of Growth

Shift to self-reflection (step 3)

Documentation & Evidence

Offer flexible documentation methods to showcase progress such as observations, family testimonials, visuals (step 4)

Financial Supports & Incentives

Grants up to $3,500 per cycle

Incentives between $500-$1,500

Support Grants

Engagement Cycle

Incentives

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Design Concept Overview

Recognition

Replace star-ratings with Certificates of Achievements based on individual goals

Family Voice & Information

Families will be invited to: 

    • share their values, helping programs choose relevant goals
    • Reflect on progress

Spark will communicate program achievements to families

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Key Equity Improvements

  • Expanding access can enhance support for culturally diverse caregivers.
  • Showcasing program's unique strengths
  • Promoting community-responsive care and education beyond dominant cultural standards.
  • Celebrating individual achievements and empowering all programs.
  • Offering varied, accessible documentation methods

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Next Steps- Detailed Design Phase

  • Currently drafting what the structure will look like
    • Engagement with internal and external partners

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  • Continuing work with Accountability Team and TRI

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  • Utilizing feedback given by DELC leadership

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  • Coming soon-more info on Spark website

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Using the big picture ideas to develop more details.