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VPK Readiness Rate Process for the 2012-13 VPK Readiness Rates

VPK Readiness Rate Process for the 2012-13 VPK Readiness Rates. November 2013. Overview. Each year the state calculates the VPK Readiness Rates in accordance with statute and rule, Section 1002.69 F.S. and Rule 6A-1.099821 F.A.C.

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VPK Readiness Rate Process for the 2012-13 VPK Readiness Rates

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  1. VPK Readiness Rate Process for the 2012-13 VPK Readiness Rates November 2013

  2. Overview • Each year the state calculates the VPK Readiness Rates in accordance with statute and rule, Section 1002.69 F.S. and Rule 6A-1.099821 F.A.C. • The VPK Readiness Rates represent the percentage of children that are included in a VPK providers readiness rates that score “Ready” for kindergarten on both ECHOS and FAIR.

  3. www.vpk.fldoe.org

  4. Annual Events • Early to Mid December- the Florida Office of Early Learning will mail each provider an official letter notifying them of their provider ID and the default password. • Upon receipt of the letter each provider should login to the Readiness Rate Website to update all contact information as needed.

  5. Initial Log-in page

  6. Annual Events continued… • The target date for the release of the Preliminary VPK Readiness rates is December 18, 2013 • The release of the preliminary rates marks the beginning of the verification and dispute process. • The verification and dispute process will end on January 31, 2014.

  7. Verification and Dispute Process • Review preliminary Readiness Rates • Review hours associated with each child • Review match status of each child • File dispute for inaccuracies in the following: • Number of children served or meeting substantial completion • Number of children screened on any measure • Number of children in the calculation • Change of ownership not accounted for in readiness rates • additional information may be found at the FAQs on the VPK Readiness Rate website.

  8. FAQ • The following contains a list of frequently asked questions and answers. • VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate Web site • Provider Verification of Children Served and Dispute Process • VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate • Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS) • Low Performing Providers • Improvement Process • Needs Assessment • Environmental Assessment • Target Areas for Improvement • Readiness Rate Dispute Process

  9. Child Verification Screen

  10. Child Verification Screen

  11. Annual Events continued… • Verification and dispute period will end on January 31, 2013. • Coalition approval period follows • Coalitions must approve all attendance changes • Coalitions must approve the removal or addition of any children • Coalition review period is approximately 7 days.

  12. Annual Events Continued… • Release of the final 2012-13 VPK Readiness Rates- Target date is February 28, 2014 • Minimum Readiness rate is 70 • Providers with a readiness rate below 70 are considered to be on probation and must follow the requirements of a provider on probation according to rules 6M-8.700 and 6M-8.701 F.A.C.

  13. Annual Events Continued… • Each provider on probation will be mailed an official notification letter stating their probationary status and describing the steps required of probation. • The letter will be mailed to the providers physical address. Failure to receive letter does not absolve provider of the responsibilities of probation.

  14. Providers on Probation • Must acknowledge the probationary status within 21 days of the release of the final VPK Readiness Rates. • Acknowledgement is performed on the Readiness Rate site once provider is logged in. • Acknowledgement is recorded on the website and may be printed out for the provider’s records

  15. Provider Improvement Plan • Providers on probation must submit a provider improvement plan • Improvement plan is submitted on the VPK Readiness Rate website • Plan must be approved by the early Learning coalition

  16. VPK Good Cause Exemption • Each provider will be notified by letter if a Good Cause Exemption if needed for that program. Failure to receive the letter does not absolve provider of responsibilities. • Providers with three or more consecutive probationary VPK Readiness Rates must apply for and receive a Good Cause Exemption in order to be eligible to receive VPK funding. • Good Cause Exemption Applications are due within 14 days of the Acknowledgment. • The Office of Early Learning will provide technical assistance on the process.

  17. Questions Contact info:

  18. Timeline • Mid December Official letter with Provider ID and default password. • Release of Preliminary Rate- December 18. 2013 • End of Verification and Dispute process- January 31, 2014 • Target Date for Release of Final Rate- February 28. 2014 • 21 days to acknowledge probationary status

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