Review and Renewal
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| Quality Tier | Program of Achievement | Program of Excellence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provisional | Sustaining | ||
| Designation Term | 12 months | 5 years | 5 years |
| Letter of Intent to Application due date | 3 months prior to designation end date | 9 months prior to designation end date | 9 months prior to designation end date |
| Renewal Application Due | N/A | 6 months prior to designation ending date | 6 months prior to designation ending date |
Annual Report
All Quality Initiative Program of Achievement (Sustaining Level) and Program of Excellence designees must submit an Annual Report of program eligibility status and noted improvements. Annual Reports are due 30 days prior to the anniversary of Quality Initiative designation.
Applying to Renew Designation
Program of Achievement - Provisional level: There is no renewal for the Program of Achievement - Provisional level. A Letter of Intent to apply for the Program of Achievement - Sustaining level is due not later than three months prior to the designation end date.
Program of Achievement - Sustaining level: A Letter of Intent to apply for the Quality Initiative is due not later than nine months before the designation end date. The renewal application is due not later than six months prior to the designation end date.
Program of Excellence: A Letter of Intent to apply for the Quality Initiative is due not later than nine months before the designation end date. The renewal application is due not later than six months prior to the designation end date.
Designation Revocation
In order to preserve the high standards of the NHSA Quality Initiative, Programs of Achievement (Provisional and Sustaining levels) and Programs of Excellence are expected to remain in full compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and other regulations throughout the entire designation term. NHSA Quality Initiative designated programs are responsible for notifying NHSA immediately of any occurrence (e.g., non-compliance, deficiency, audit finding, or legal action) that may negatively impact the status of their designation. NHSA reserves the right to temporarily or permanently revoke designations from any program that no longer meets the full requirements of the NHSA Quality Initiative.
In the event that the designation as a Program of Achievement (Provisional or Sustaining level) or a Program of Excellence is revoked no amount of the application fee will be refunded.
NHSA Quality Indicators |
Testimonial
"The Quality Initiative has helped our program focus on our achievements, where we are, and where we wish to go. It has also helped us craft descriptions of various program components, which we now use in program brochures and other promotional tools.... Lastly, MSHS staff has taken pride that they are part of an excellent program, and this has assisted with maintaining a high level of morale."
- St. Louis Obispo: Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County.
San Luis Obispo, CA