Benchmark Resources for Step Up To Quality

The materials available on this page are resources to assist programs in meeting the requirements of
Step Up To Quality

Step Up To Quality Guidance Document
            Click here to be directed to a downloadable copy of the Guidance Document
Evidence Portfolio Tabs for Centers
            Click here to be directed to a print file of the Center Tabs


Benchmark Resources

Ratio and Group Size
            Click here for Ratio and Group Size Benchmark Guidance 
Staff Education and Qualifications
            Click here for Staff Education and Qualifications Benchmark Guidance          
Specialized Training
            Click here for Specialized Training Benchmark Guidance     
Administrative Practices
            Click here to be directed to a downloadable copy of Administrative Practices Guidance
            Click here to be directed to a sample Professional Development (PD) Plan
            Click here to be directed to a sample fillable Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
                        Please note: QIP's are required annually, recommended to be updated quarterly.
           Click here to be directed to Program Administration Scale (PAS)
Early Learning
            Click here for Early Learning Benchmark Guidance    


Standards and Guidelines by Category
Infant Toddler
            Infant/Toddler Program Standards  
            Infant/Toddler Guidelines
Preschool
            Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards 
            Early Learning Program Guidelines
Schoolage
            Ohio's K - 12 Parent Guides for Standards (meets SUTQ requirements)
            Ohio's Core Knowledge & Competencies for Afterschool Professionals 
            Quality Guidelines for Ohio's Afterschool Programs
Administrative
            Ohio's Early Childhood Core Knowledge and Competencies 
            NAEYC Accreditation Standards 



Evidence Portfolio Tabs for Type A Homes        
            Click here for a print file of the Type A Tabs
Administrative Resource  for Type A Homes
            NAFCC - National Association for Family Child Care

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