Growing our youngest Iowans, Early Childhood Iowa

Component Group Information > Quality Services and Programs

The Quality Services and Programs component group is responsible for investigating and promoting quality practices for the Early Care, Health and Education system. The component group meets quarterly at a central location.

Group Responsibilities:

  • To expand early learning environments and opportunities, with attention to those meeting a minimum desired level of quality.
  • To create and maintain links with entities that support the development and improvement of services at a local, state and regional level.
  • To incorporate evidence-based knowledge for early care and education, family support programs, health services and other programs and services that serve young children and their families.

Current Activities

February 2009 Update
June 2008 Update
February 2008 Update
September 2007 Update
June 2007 Update
March 2007 Update
December 2006 Update
September 2006 Update
June 2006 Update

Current Meeting Materials

Agenda 12-8-09

Agenda and Minutes

2009

Agendas Minutes
December 8, 2009  

Group Products

Family Support Definition
Evidence-based Assessment Tool Companion
Evidence-based Definition
Evidence-based Program Assessment
Essential Home Visiting Tasks
Evidence-Based Assessment Workbook
Prioritization of 10 Strategies for Home Visiting
Evidence-Based Criteria Grid
Healthy Mental Development: Issue Brief
Health & Safety in Child Care: Issue Brief
Dental Home: Issue Brief
Family Support: Issue Brief
Effective Family Support Programs: Issue Brief
Maternal Depression: Issue Brief
Quality Child Care: Issue Brief
Issue Brief Template
Getting School Ready in Iowa