QRIS National Learning Network Learning Table

Welcome!

S S“Setting the Stage”

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Faculty

Instructors

TechnicalSupport

Garrison KurtzJane Reisman Kasey Langley

Diana Schaack

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Learning Table Overview

• October 7 (today!)October 7 (today!)

• October 27• December 1• December 1

Proposed Dates:

• January 26• February 23• March 23

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Technical Supportfor the Learning Table

http://www.qrisnetwork.org

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Status of OurCurrent Efforts

How would you characterize your state efforts to design aHow would you characterize your state efforts to design a Quality Rating and Improvement System?

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Most of you are underway with a desire to refine and connect.

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Status of Out Current Efforts

• Does your state's QRIS have well developed data systems toDoes your state s QRIS have well developed data systems to track the following at a program level?

Most of you have a long way to go in implementing data systems to underpin your efforts.

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Ground Rules

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• Indicate your state and first name when speaking

• See each other as resources

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Our Peer Group

State Partners in QRIS Learning Table

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Outcome‐based Planning:

Tools and TermsTools and Terms

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Theory of Change

LOGIC MODEL

Resources Activities Outputs Outcomes Goal(s)

“SO THAT” CHAINConduct Activity 1

So ThatActivity 2 Can Occur

So ThatShort‐term Outcome 1 is Achieved

So ThatLong‐term Outcome 2 is Achieved

So ThatGoal 1 is Achieved

OUTCOME MAP

Strategy Strategy

NARRATIVE AND DIAGRAM OF WORKING ASSUMPTIONS

Narrative statement assumption 1, 2 and 3 Narrative statement showing key

Short‐term (Direct) Outcome

Intermediate

Short‐term (Direct) Outcome

IntermediateRaise your hand if you have seen or been  Narrative statement showing key 

connections of resources

Key Resource 1

(Direct) Outcome

Long‐term Outcome

(Direct) Outcomeinvolved with a Theory of 

Change.

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Key Resource 2

Key Resource 3Goal

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Key Theory of Change Elements

1. A clear expression of the relationships between actions p p(or strategies or activities) and the expected outcomes 

Linkage BetweenLinkage BetweenWHAT YOU DO and WHAT YOU CAUSE TO HAPPEN

2.  An articulation of the research base, the assumptions, and relevant context that help to explain why those 

i d d hactions are expected to produce those outcomes

Participant PollParticipant Poll

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changeindividuals, families, communities, organizations or systems

Sizeable, lasting, positive 

goalslong‐term impact

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Vantage Point

50,000 feet

PERSPECTIVE

Longer‐termStrategic Framework / Vision

TYPE OF MODELS/TOOLS EXAMPLES

Early Learning Plan

15 000 ‐ 30 000 feet

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High‐level

Medium‐termTheory of Change / Theory of Action / Outcome Map /

Strategic Framework / Vision(e.g., 5 – 10 years)

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Theory of Change and/or Outcome Map

1,000 feet

15,000  30,000 feetStrategy/Program/Initiative

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Annual or Periodic

Action / Outcome Map /Logic Model

(e.g., 2 – 5 years)

Close to

and/or Outcome Map for Professional 

Development System

Work Pan for Implementation Action Plan / Budget

(e.g., 1 – 2 years)

Close tothe ground Managing Grants for 

Community College

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Sample Outcome Map

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Sample Outcome Map

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Sample Outcome Map

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Outcomes for Systems Building Efforts

Impact Influence LeverageChanges in Changes in communities, Changes in investments byChanges in conditions and well‐being of individuals

Changes in  communities, organizations or systems, including changes in community norms service

Changes in investments by public or private funders

individuals, children and families

community norms, service practices, service environments, policies, regulations etcregulations, etc.

Example:More pregnant 

Example:Increased public will to 

Example:Private match to public 

woman receiveregular pre‐natal care

support high quality early learning programs 

funding supporting the development of a kindergarten assessment process

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Brainstorm

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Conclusion

• FeedbackFeedback

• Next session:

OCTOBER 27, 2010

10:30 AM Pacific 12:30 PM Central 1:30 PM EasternN A10:30 AM Pacific 12:30 PM Central 1:30 PM Eastern

• Reading and preparation for next session

Thank you for your participation!

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