Iowa Code r. 281-16.9 - Accountability
An approved local program meets the minimum program specifications in this chapter. The department encourages approved local programs to exceed the minimum standards as programs work toward ongoing improvement. The department monitors each local program's compliance with this rule.
(1)
Annual
reports. Each approved local program provides, on forms provided by
the department, an annual report to the department regarding program
specifications. Failure to submit an annual report by the date specified
therein results in suspension of financial payments to the applicant until such
time as the report is received by the department.
(2)
Performance measures.
The approved local program collects data on all of the following:
a. The number of eligible children
participating in the preschool program.
b. The number of eligible children
participating in a program that meets the criteria of NAEYC, Head Start, or
QPPS Standards and Criteria.
c. The
curriculum.
d. The assessment as
defined in rule 281-16.1 (256C).
e. The number of teachers.
f. The kindergarten literacy assessment as
defined in Iowa Code section
279.60.
(3)
Noncompliance with program
specifications. If the department determines that a participating
district does not meet one or more of the accountability specifications
provided in rule 281-16.2 (256C), the department
informs the school district of appropriate actions to be taken by the school
district. The school district submits an action plan that is approved by the
department and contains reasonable timelines for coming into compliance. The
department will facilitate technical assistance when requested. If the
department determines that the school district is not taking the necessary
actions in a timely manner, the director removes approval and terminates the
school district's contract as provided in subrule 16.6(2). Until such time as
the school district's contract is terminated, the school district may continue
to participate in the statewide voluntary preschool program.
(4)
Monitoring. The
department develops a monitoring system based on the annual reporting and
performance measures described in this rule to be implemented no later than one
year after funding is first provided under this chapter. The monitoring system
ensures that programs meet the provisions herein requiring a properly licensed
teacher and adoption of program standards and is designed to follow the
academic progress of children who voluntarily participate in the statewide
preschool program as the children progress through elementary and secondary
grade levels. If feasible, it is the intent of the department to include
postsecondary monitoring of such children.
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