Quality Rating 2: Developmental Progress
Next Steps
Check your document one more time as you prepare to upload it to the Maryland EXCELS System.
Step 1: Check your document
Check to be sure your statement clearly describes:
- How observation is used in your program
- Who conducts observations
- When and how often observations are conducted
- How observations inform decisions and activities in your program
Step 2: Save your document
Use a file name you can find easily when you upload it to the system (example: observation-practices.docx).
Use any one of these formats:
- Typed electronic version of (examples: Microsoft Word, PDF)
- Scanned versions of (examples: PDF, PNG, JPG)
- Digital image of (examples: JPG, PNG, PDF)
Step 3: Upload your document (DAP 9.2)
Log into the Maryland EXCELS System to upload your statement.
