ECPQIM: Early Childhood Program Quality Improvement & Indicator Model Tool and Validation

Here is a draft of the Early Childhood Program Quality Improvement and Indicator Model Tool (ECPQIM Tool) based upon the key indicator methodology combining indicators from both research on regulatory compliance and program quality over the past 40 years.  It represents a major cost effective and efficient advance in how best to monitor early care and education.  This tool is being developed in the Ministry of Education, Province of Saskatchewan.

ECPQIM Tool

Also, here is a draft of a report presenting the results of two validation studies in the State of Washington and the Province of Saskatchewan validating the key indicator and risk assessment methodologies in early care and education programs.

Validation Studies