Author: Christine Ong

Coaching and Quality Assistance in Quality Rating Improvement Systems: Approaches Used by TA Providers to Improve Quality in Early Care and Education Programs and Home-based Settings

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Sheila Smith, Taylor Robbins, William Schneider, J. Lee Kreader, Christine Ong
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Publication Type Report
Post date January 1, 2012

This is an excerpt from the full report. Introduction Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRISs) commonly offer on-site technical assistance (TA) and coaching to help early care and education settings achieve quality improvements and a higher QRIS rating. In surveys of administrators overseeing statewide QRISs, almost all states reported the use of on-site TA and coaching […]

Building Strong Systems of Support for Young Children’s Mental Health: Key Strategies for States and a Planning Tool

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Sheila Smith, Shannon Stagman, Susan Blank, Christine Ong, Kendra McDow
Project Supporting Young Children's Mental Health;
Publication Type Report
Post date June 1, 2011

Learn about our Supporting Young Children’s Mental Health project. What’s Inside… This report describes key strategies for creating a comprehensive system of supports for young children’s mental health and provides examples from states using these strategies. It also includes a tool that state planners can use to assess progress and plan steps toward building […]