What's Next for Great Start to Quality
August 2021
Curriculum Approval Process
Submissions Due Soon!
The Michigan Department of Education Office of Great Start is launching the curriculum approval process for Home-Based Family Child Care programs and Center-Based programs serving infants and toddlers. Based on the review timeline, vendors must submit four (4) full sets of their curricula and supporting materials for review by August 27, 2021.  Curricula will be evaluated by an expanded curriculum review committee (CRC), made up of early childhood experts including infant-toddler and home-based child care specialists. This committee includes members representing diverse perspectives and is responsible for ensuring a fair and thorough review of submissions. 

Rubrics designed for each group of curricula include evaluation criteria that align with the guidelines established for early childhood programs by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The rubrics are divided into five major areas: valid research, evaluation results, professional development, developmental appropriateness, and alignment to state standards. The review process will be completed and notifications released on October 11. 2021. The list of approved curricula for Great Start to Quality will be updated to include those approved through this process.        

To find out more about the curriculum review process and criteria please visit: https://greatstarttoquality.org/curriculum-approval-process.
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If you are thinking about how to maintain or continue making quality improvements, or if you’re ready to learn more and need help, contact your local Great Start to Quality Resource Center by calling 1-877-614-7328 or visit www.greatstarttoquality.org.
Funding from the Office of Great Start within the Michigan Department of Education supports the implementation of Great Start.