Section 17709 - Program Self-Evaluation Process(a) Each contractor shall develop and implement an annual plan for its program self-evaluation process.(b) The annual plan shall include the following:(1) A self-evaluation based on the contract monitoring review (CMR), as defined in section 17794 of this chapter;(2) An assessment of the program by parents using the parent survey, as defined in subsection 17700 of this chapter;(3) An assessment of the program by staff and board members as evidenced by written documentation;(4) An analysis of the CMR findings, including, as applicable, the Desired Results Developmental Profiles, the environment rating scales, and the parent surveys, as defined in section 17700, together with the self-evaluation findings described in this section;(5) A written list of tasks needed to modify the program in order to address all areas that need improvement, as indicated in the analysis specified in subsection (b)(4); and(6) Procedures for the ongoing monitoring of the program to assure that areas of the program that are satisfactory continue to meet standards, and areas requiring modification pursuant to subsection (b)(5) are addressed in a timely and effective manner.(c) The contractor shall submit a summary of the findings of the program self-evaluation to the CDE by June 1 of each year. The contractor may submit self-evaluation reports required by other local, state, or federal agency requirements, such as Head Start and Quality Counts California, and the CDE shall review such reports to determine if the reports meet all, or a part of, the requirements listed in subsection (b).(d) The contractor shall modify its program to address any areas identified during the self-evaluation as needing improvement.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 17709
1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26). Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8207 and 8231, Education Code.
1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7/1/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).