Quality Connections

Quality Connections is a nine-month quality improvement program that includes goal setting, on-site mentoring and resources for professional growth. An Early Care & Education Specialist will assist participants in discovering & defining personalized goals and needs, as well as provide the tools and encouragement needed to make them a reality. Currently, Quality Connections is available to early educators in Shawnee, Jefferson, Jackson and Osage counties.

What you can expect from participating Quality Connections…

• A scheduled classroom observation
• Assistance in developing a program improvement plan and goals
• On-site technical assistance visits, approximately 3 weeks apart, discussing topics identified through     the plan and goals
• Parent Pages provided at each visit for families
• Children’s books delivered at visits to enhance the program’s library (6 books in total)
• Open communication about progress towards goals
• Access to a $300 mini-grant, payable in gift certificates*, once the provider/ teacher has attended six       clock-hours of a KDHE approved in-service module 
• Access to up to a $50 in mini-grant that will be used to plan & support a family event
• A final observation, once training is completed and materials have been added to the environment

For more information about the program or how to enroll call 1-800-279-2372 or email Renee Wohletz