Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-118.27

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 441-118.27 - Criteria for IQ4K-Level 1 school-aged only programs

To be rated at a Level 1, an eligible facility must satisfy all of the criteria in each of the six designated categories listed in Level 1 or complete all of the criteria designated in its respective specialized tracks.

(1)Nutrition and physical activity.

a. The program administrator and any staff members who prepare meals shall complete one of the department-approved food safety trainings.

b. A self-assessment and action plan in the area of nutrition shall be completed for an eligible facility.

c. A self-assessment and action plan in the area of physical activity shall be completed for an eligible facility.

(2)Professional development.

a. All staff shall complete a professional development plan within six months of each person's hiring date and update the plan annually.

b. All staff shall complete one of the department-identified new staff orientation courses and must provide a valid certificate of completion. Newly hired staff shall have nine months from date of hire to complete this requirement.

(3)Family and community partnerships.

a. The program shall provide an orientation for new families.

b. The program shall complete one annual activity that promotes partnerships.

(4)Teaching and learning.

a. The program shall provide assistance or access to tutors to support homework or students' learning needs.

b. The program shall develop and implement a comprehensive discipline and behavior policy that promotes positive relationships.

c. The program shall develop and implement a comprehensive and age-appropriate schedule of activities.

(5)Environment.

a. The program shall develop and implement, as applicable to ages served, the following policies aligned to CFOC:

(1) Supervision.

(2) Bullying prevention.

(3) Playground equipment stability and fall surfacing and inspection.

(4) Missing child.

(5) Strangulation prevention.

(6) Sign in and out tracking system for children and visitors.

(7) Technology.

b. The program shall submit one of the following annually:

(1) Form 470-5676: IQ4K Interaction and Relationship Self-Assessment, which shall be completed by teaching staff.

(2) CLASS assessment for the age level being served and completed for each classroom by a trained observer.

(6)Leadership and administration.

a. All staff shall complete Form 470-5680: IQ4K Staff Self-Assessment annually.

b. The program administrator shall complete Form 470-5677: IQ4K Program Assessment annually.

c. Meetings for all staff shall be conducted two or more times per year.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-118.27

Adopted by IAB April 6, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 20, effective 6/1/2022