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Guiding Principles 1 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Measurements
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1. Program policies and procedures are in place to protect the health & safety of youth.
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1. Policies posted / Procedures manual
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2. Program's policies and procedures are responsive to the needs of youth and families in the community.
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2. Needs Assessment, Surveys, Representation on Board
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3. All staff are professionally qualified to work with youth.
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3. Certification / licensing / degree
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4. Staff and Volunteers are screened and oriented to the job before working with youth.
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4. Orientation / Criminal Background Check
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5. Administrative expectations are clearly communicated to staff.
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5. Employee handbook / Mission-Vision statement / Regular staff meetings
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6. Staff, families, and schools share relevant information to support the well-being of youth.
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6. Emergency Contact / Immunization Record / Special Health & Dietary Needs
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7. Appropriate paper work and student tracking is implemented.
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7. Registration Forms / Staff-Student Ratios / Attendance / Sign In & Out Sheets
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Guiding Principles 2 - STAFF INTERACTIONS WITH YOUTH
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Indicators
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Measurements
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1. Staff relate to individual needs of youth in positive ways.
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1. Observations of: Communication / Staff Interactions
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2. Staff use appropriate techniques to guide the behavior of youth.
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2. Behavioral Management Plan
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3. Staff are supportive of child’s educational, physical and emotional needs.
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3. Students supervised at all times / Procedures to address specific needs
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Guiding Principles 3 - PROGRAM ATMOSPHERE
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Measurements
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1. Youth interactions are age appropriate.
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1.Observations of: Student behavior
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2. Staff work well together to meet the needs of youth.
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2. Observations of: Staff Behavior
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3. Community involvement in after-school program is encouraged.
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3. Flyers / Observations of: Staff - Community Interactions
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4. An organized atmosphere is established.
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4.Observations of: Activities / Transitions / Entry and Exit of Program
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5. A positive atmosphere is established.
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5. Flyers / Displays / Products Created
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Guiding Principles 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Measurements
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1. Staff abilities are are assessed, and are relevant to the responsibilities of each job.
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1. Job descriptions / Reference Checks / Evaluations
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2. Staff receive appropriate support to make their work experience positive.
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2. Feedback / Recognition / Onsite suggestion box
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3. Professional Development trainings are made available to staff
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3. Internal Trainings offered / External training opportunities promoted
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4. Program staff are trained to address health and safety needs of youth.
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4. CPR - first aide training / Health and Safety Checklist / Informational Posters
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Guiding Principles 5 - SAFETY AND NUTRITION
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Indicators
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Measurements
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1. The program’s indoor space meets the needs of youth and staff.
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1. Observations: Use of indoor space and facilities
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2. The outdoor space meets the needs of youth and staff.
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2. Observations: Use of outdoor space and facilities
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3. Program facility is secure and visitors are monitored.
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3. Observation of: Facilities entry and exit points / Sign in & out procedures
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4. The program provides an environment that protects and enhances the safety & health of youth.
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4. Posted Safety & Health Guidelines
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5. The program provides snacks according to federal guidelines.
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5. Observation of: Snack Time / Water Access
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