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Year 1 (2017-2018)	Year 2 (2018-2019)	Year 3 (2019-2020)
Implement IMPACT funding Implement I/T QRIS Block Grant: $10.4M	Implement IMPACT funding Implement I/T QRIS Block Grant: $15M	Implement IMPACT funding Begin transition from I/T QRIS Block Grant and IMPACT to Quality Counts California Block Grant (Goal: $20M/year)
Implement CSPP-CMIG QRIS Block Grant: ($50.8M)	Implement CSPP-CMIG QRIS Block Grant: ($50.8M)	Implement CSPP-CMIG QRIS Block Grant: ($50.8M)
Use results of evaluation to inform policy and funding priorities Determine alignment opportunities across public funding streams	Use results of evaluation to inform policy and funding priorities Align EESD and F5 funding around core QRIS elements that need to be sustained long term Seek additional new funds based on scaling plans	Use results of evaluation to inform policy and funding priorities Align EESD and F5 funding around core QRIS elements that need to be sustained long term Seek additional new funds based on scaling plans

COORDINATE EXPECTATIONS, MONITORING AND FUNDING

EVALUATION

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Align CDE, F5 evaluation needs Gather annual data about QRIS implementation, rating, and quality improvement supports Determine desired success narrative informed by decision makers Work with evaluation experts to assist with data for success narrative	Summarize quality landscape Continue to gather annual data about QRIS implementation, rating, and quality improvement supports, augment with additional data identified by external evaluation experts	Leverage local evaluations to augment success narrative (including any child outcomes from locals) Report on statewide interim outcomes
Implement DLL Pilot landscape study to learn about practices in California’s licensed and community-based settings	Implement DLL Pilot in-depth study linking promising strategies to child and family outcomes	Use DLL findings to shape quality improvement efforts

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Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
Complete standards/capacity/ scheduling review to create consistent standards across public funding streams Leverage CCDBG quality projects for Quality Counts California	Create consistent standards/ capacity/ scheduling across public funding streams Leverage field staff from DSS and CDE for rating Leverage CCDBG quality projects for Quality Counts California	Title 5 and Head Start phase in use of Quality Counts standards, assessment protocols and reciprocity Leverage field staff from DSS and CDE for appropriate elements of rating Leverage CCDBG quality projects for Quality Counts California

STANDARDS AND SYSTEMS ALIGNMENT

Year 1 (2017-2018)	Year 2 and Year 3 (2018-2020)
Build regional and local capacity to implement early childhood systems Provide focused support to rural and new-to-QRIS consortia Tap expertise of experienced communities through peer learning	Provide support to expand local capacity Provide subject matter experts to address targeted concerns selected by consortia Provide focused support to rural and new-to-QRIS consortia Tap expertise of experienced communities through peer learning

FACILITATE PEER LEARNING

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	Year 1 (2017-2018)	Year 2 (2018-2019)	Year 3 (2019-2020)
FUNDING	Identify opportunities to streamline and align current funding Strengthen focused policy and funding legislative agenda Begin branding and communications efforts	Strengthen coordinated advocacy process for improved policy and sustainable funding Continue building brand, communications and outreach plan	Implement coordinated advocacy for improved policy and sustainable funding Continue building brand, communications and outreach plan
TIERED REIMBURSE-MENT		Explore possible models for tiered reimbursement; draft model for California and complete cost modeling	Legislative action for tiered reimbursement passed
TAX CREDITS		Explore tax credits for parents, programs, and teachers to encourage quality programs	Build support for tax credits Plan for Implementation of diverse funding options for parents to encourage choosing quality programs
SCALING	Define annual targets for expanding Quality Counts California Complete cost modeling to ensure funding aligned to scaling plan	Expand Quality Counts California according to scaling plan, informed by evaluation Provide targeted support/TTA to Hubs, locals as needed

POLICY AND ADVOCACY

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Year 1 (2017-2018)	Year 2 (2018-2019)	Year 3 (2019-2020)
Conduct a business needs analysis and define scope, schedule, and budget for statewide early learning data infrastructure, including: QRIS Data System(s): identify core assessments, ratings, demographics, QIPs, documentation of QI investments, local, regional and statewide analysis) and policy-relevant outcomes Workforce Registry (either connected to or a part of statewide data system): define content including training, education, validation procedures Unified monitoring and reporting system: define efficient and user-friendly system to document across funding streams Discovery/Design: Develop multi-agency Early Childhood Data Infrastructure Plan including funding and reciprocal linkages needed from other existing data systems (e.g., state permits/credentialing, licensing)	Pilot, Refine, Finalize: Identify QRIS and Workforce Registry data system solutions supporting state and consortia needs Develop legislation and inter-agency agreements for successful alignment and use of data systems and data sharing Expand/refine current public interface for consumer education; collaborate with resource and referral agencies Begin procurement of new system(s) as needed	Implement statewide QRIS and Registry data systems; locals can customize based on local needs Public interface widely used by families to easily identify quality programs online, made available in collaboration with resource and referral agencies

STATEWIDE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE

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Year 1 (2017-2018)	Year 2 (2018-2019)	Year 3 (2019-2020)
Finalize rating matrix Develop orientation materials for communities to use with providers	Create mobile implementation guide Communities orient providers to new rating matrix standards and processes Consistent statewide implementation phased in	Rating matrix implemented statewide Review results of lessons learned to inform targeted quality improvement supports, such as for DLLs

RATING IMPLEMENTATION

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Clarify rating responsibilities (state, regional, local) Develop new assessor management system model, including reliability requirements Identify training needs for existing assessors	Implement new assessor management system aligned to new rating matrix Provide training for assessors to ensure consistency and reliability on matrix tools and employ culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices	Provide additional training as needed for assessors to ensure consistency and reliability on matrix tools

ASSESSOR TRAINING AND SUPPORT

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COACHING CERTIFICATION	Discovery/Design: Synthesize best practices from CA counties, nationally to create CA certification	Pilot, Refine, Finalize Determine which entity will manage Coaching Certification long term	Statewide Implementation of Coaching Certification Conduct annual reviews/focus groups and use data to refine system as needed

WORKFORCE SUPPORTS	Define training and trainer approval processes Develop Registry validation requirements; staff accordingly Engage DSS ,Commission on Teacher Credentialing into Transforming the Workforce plan	Implement training/ education approval process Expand access to training and education linked to quality improvement

CHILD OBSERVATION	Develop DRDP and DRDP Tech improvement plan	Implement DRDP and DRDP Tech improvement plan Provide appropriate training Promote rater certification to ensure consistency	Provide statewide, regional and local DRDP data reports Provide appropriate training Promote rater certification to ensure consistency

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT	Create/adapt materials and resources based on ongoing local feedback	Implement resources for family engagement/ resiliency Ongoing revision of materials and approaches as needed	Statewide implementation of resources through local and regional partners Ongoing revision of materials and approaches as needed

HIGHER EDUCATION	Provide guidance to local consortia to engage higher education in Quality Counts Align high quality practice-based courses to curriculum alignment project (CAP)	Local consortia engage with higher education Design and pilot QRIS modules/components	Provide feedback to higher education on strengthening coursework/teacher preparation Faculty teach QRIS modules and components Higher ed requirements for teacher prep aligned with Commission on Teacher Credentialing updates