The Quality Standards for Expanded Learning
The Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California
The purpose of the Quality Standards is to describe high levels of “Quality” of a program at the programmatic, staff, and participant levels. The quality standards are not intended to serve as a compliance tool, but as the following:
California After School Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool
The new and improved, second version of the California Afterschool Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool (QSA) and User’s Guide have recently been finalized with extensive input from the California after school field. Programs can use the tool to self-assess their program and make plans for program improvement. The tool focuses on big picture program design elements, as well as important considerations at the point of service.
A Crosswalk Between The Quality Standards for Expanded Learning and Program Quality Assessment Tools
The Crosswalk is a report that includes a review of seven tools that assess program quality in the field at both the point-of-service level and the programmatic management level. This report centers around a matrix indicating the degree to which each tool supports assessment of the Quality Standards.