Quality Rating 5: Program Assessment
Assessment Summary Report Completed by MSDE-Approved Assessor
Quality programs provide environments that engage children in positive interactions and experiences that develop their skills and abilities. Research-based tools help programs assess children’s interactions, use of physical space, and involvement in activities and learning opportunities throughout the day.
Maryland EXCELS uses the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)® and the School-Age Environment Rating Scale® (SACERS™) as research-based assessment tools for assessing the environments programs provide to children. Results of program assessments become the foundation for a structured program improvement plan.
This section explains the program assessment requirements for Accreditation and Rating Scale: Program Assessment: ACR 2.5.
NOTE: Programs holding current accreditation from an MSDE-recognized organization meet the requirements for ACR 2.5. The Accreditation Certificate submitted for ACR 1.5 is sufficient documentation for meeting the requirements for ACR 2.5.
Select the Requirements tab to gain an understanding of the documentation you will need to submit for your program type.