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Plan To Improve |
| 1. *Has a program director that is committed to his/her own professional development and attends and participates in training. |
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| 2. *Recruits, hires, and develops staff who reflect the diversity and culture(s) of the community. |
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| 3. Treats staff as professionals and provides opportunities for advancement. |
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| 4. *Ensures staff members have competence in core academic areas, where appropriate. |
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| 5. Provides ongoing staff development in order to engage and retain staff. |
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| 6. *Maintains staff-to-participant ratio as per state regulations when applicable. |
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| 7. *Provides positive working conditions for staff and appropriate supervision, support, and feedback. |
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| 8. Assesses professional development needs of staff and provides appropriate supports such as training, coaching, mentoring, and peer learning. |
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| 9. Has program director and staff who comply with state training regulations where applicable. |
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| 10. Develops and supports staff to plan suitable activities that correspond to the developmental needs of participants. |
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| 11. Has regular staff meetings. |
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| 12. Works with staff to achieve credentialing and accreditation where available. |
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| 13. Where appropriate, develops and supports staff to provide educational opportunities for and work with adult learners. |
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| 14. Fosters understanding and appreciation for established program quality standards, evaluation, and program improvement strategies among staff. |
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| *Denotes items to be assessed prior to program start-up. |
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