{"id":5480,"date":"2021-04-14T14:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T22:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/blog\/learn-grow-announces-full-qris-framework"},"modified":"2021-04-14T14:53:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T22:53:00","slug":"learn-grow-announces-full-qris-framework","status":"publish","type":"learn-and-grow-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/blog\/learn-grow-announces-full-qris-framework","title":{"rendered":"Learn &amp; Grow Announces Full QRIS Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Learn &amp; Grow, Alaska\u2019s&nbsp;Quality&nbsp;Recognition and&nbsp;Improvement System (QRIS),&nbsp;is excited to announce the completion of the system\u2019s full framework (Levels 1-5), giving early childhood education (ECE) programs a roadmap for developing high-quality learning environments. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn &amp; Grow contains five levels of quality standards beyond licensing. In 2016, Learn &amp; Grow launched Levels 1 and 2, engaging more than 130 programs in foundational quality activities. With Levels 3-5 of the framework now complete, programs can progress to offer high-quality services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To provide additional support to Learn &amp; Grow programs, new tools and resources will be rolled out later this year, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>thread<\/strong>&nbsp;Tools, an online library of templates and information for program management<\/li><li>Peer learning for Program Administrators<\/li><li>Increased financial &amp; marketing support<\/li><li>Technical assistance and coaching from&nbsp;<strong>thread<\/strong><\/li><li>New online portal for programs to access Learn &amp; Grow &nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete Level 1-5 framework can be found on the Learn &amp; Grow website here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#b54878\">Benefits of QRIS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>QRIS is a systemic approach to assess&nbsp;early childhood education&nbsp;programs and provide the necessary resources and planning to help programs build on their strengths to improve quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a fully developed system, Learn &amp; Grow will give parents more options for their children\u2019s early education, and will help more children get ready for school and life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#ea6847\">Watch the Announcement Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Learn &amp; Grow Announces Full QRIS Framework\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6UMkAh8k5j4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5481,"template":"","lg_tags":[],"news_categories":[],"class_list":["post-5480","learn-and-grow-blog","type-learn-and-grow-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6.jpg",1200,800,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6-1024x683.jpg",1024,683,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6.jpg",1200,800,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6.jpg",1200,800,false],"gb-block-post-grid-landscape":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6.jpg",600,400,false],"gb-block-post-grid-square":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6.jpg",600,400,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/2018_Program_Play_SC_6-125x125.jpg",125,125,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"jjharrier","author_link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/author"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Learn &amp; Grow, Alaska\u2019s&nbsp;Quality&nbsp;Recognition and&nbsp;Improvement System (QRIS),&nbsp;is excited to announce the completion of the system\u2019s full framework (Levels 1-5), giving early childhood education (ECE) programs a roadmap for developing high-quality learning environments. &nbsp; Learn &amp; Grow contains five levels of quality standards beyond licensing. 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