Early Childhood Standards of Quality for ... - State of Michigan

Community Collaboration and Financial Support6. Program Standard: The program has funds necessary to employqualified staff and provide staff development activities.A Quality Program:1. Provides funds for salaries/wages, and benefits (e.g., health insurance,retirement, sick leave, vacation) for all staff (e.g., teachers, administrators,and support staff).2. Provides funds for the number of staff necessary to conduct andadminister the program.3. Provides funds for additional pay, compensatory time, or released time forall staff to participate in professional development activities.4. Provides funds for salaries of substitute staff when regular staff membersparticipate in authorized professional development activities.5. Provides funds for staff for authorized expenses and activities, includingtransportation and per diem expenses, according to local and stateguidelines.7. Program Standard: The program has funds necessary for parentinvolvement and education programs and family-oriented activities.A Quality Program:1. Provides funds for on-site child care services during parent workshopsand group meetings.2. Facilitates family participation in special events and other meetingsthrough financial support (e.g., stipends, meals).3. Provides funds for resource materials for training and group meetings forfamily members.18 Michigan Department of Education