Section R277-715-3 - Requirements and Standards for High Quality Out-of-School Time Programs(1) A participating program shall: (a)(i) use the assessment tool to determine the extent to which the program is meeting the standards described in this Section; or(ii) allow a reliable observer to use the quality assessment tool to determine the extent to which the program is meeting the standards described in this Section;(b) ensure that it is working toward achieving the standards described in this Section; and(c) for a participating program that receives after school program funds from the Board, collect and submit student attendance data to the Superintendent in a format prescribed by the Superintendent.(2) The Superintendent shall provide for a flag in a student's data file to indicate the students attendance in a participating program.(3) The safety standard includes the following components in order to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for all participants, including that: (a) staff are professionally qualified to work with program participants;(b) policies and procedures are established and implemented to ensure the health and safety of all program participants;(c) program participants are carefully supervised to maintain safety;(d) a transportation policy is established and communicated to staff and families of participants; and(e) a consistent and responsive behavior management plan is established and implemented.(4) The relationships standard includes the following components in order to develop and maintain positive relationships among staff, participants, families, schools, and communities, including that:(a) staff and participants know, respect, and support each other;(b) the program communicates and collaborates with the school and the community; and(c) the program fosters family involvement to support program goals.(5) The skills standard includes the following components in order to encourage participants to learn new skills, including that:(a) participants are actively engaged in learning activities that promote critical thinking, creative thinking, and that build on the individual's interests and strengths;(b) the program aligns academic support and interventions to the school-day curricula to address student learning needs; and(c) the program offers a variety of life skill activities and needs-based support to promote leadership skills, personal growth, and responsible behaviors toward self and others.(6) The administration standard includes the following components in order to ensure that the program is effectively administered, including that the program: (a) has established a plan for increasing capacity, ensuring program quality, and promoting sustainability, including sound fiscal management;(b) establishes and consistently implements clearly-defined policies and procedures;(c) recruits, hires, and trains diverse and qualified staff members who value and nurture all participants; and(d) provides professional development and training opportunities to enhance staff job performance.Utah Admin. Code R277-715-3
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-23, effective 11/7/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-03, effective 1/9/2020