Briefing Slides
From Application to Assessment • Why should you apply? • Who can apply? • When to apply? • What is the process?
Why should you apply? SPARK Certification Benefits 1. Endorsement of centre quality 2. Information to guide parents in their selection of preschools 3. Quality benchmarks to guide staff in improvement efforts
Who can apply? SPARK Application Eligibility 1. Meet all regulatory / licensing requirements 2. Be in operation for at least 1 year 3. Submit Self-Appraisal (2015) and Action Plan (2016)
When to apply? SPARK Application Windows 1 – 15 February 1 – 15 April 1 – 15 July 1 – 15 October
What is the process? 1. Application (Online!) 2. Assessment 3. Results XXX Preschool
Application (Online) Apply online via SPARK Portal https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark Mail out cheque for application fee of $400 (Non-refundable)
Processing Applications Applications will be processed to ensure eligibility criteria are met. 1. Meet all regulatory / licensing requirements 2. Be in operation for at least 1 year 3. Submit Self-Appraisal (2015) and Action Plan (2016) Centres will be notified of dates for: 1. Submission of documents; and 2. On-site SPARK Assessment
SPARK APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS Preschool applies online @ https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark Stage 1: APPLICATION Preschool mails out cheque ($400 application fee) ECDA verifies preschool’s eligibility Stage 2: REGULATORY / No Preschool is notified Meet eligibility? LICENSING CHECK Yes Preschool is notified of 2-day on-site assessment Preschool submits 3 sets of documents (hardcopy) Stage 3: ASSESSMENT Assessors conduct 2-day on-site assessment Assessors prepare assessment report SPARK Committee reviews assessment report Stage 4: REVIEW RESULTS Stage 5: RESULTS Assessors present assessment report to preschool
Submitting Documents Documents to be submitted: Self-appraisal 2015 Action Plan 2016 Centre Profile and Staff List Calendar of Events 2016 N2-K2 Timetables N2-K2 Curriculum Plans for term of assessment (For all learning areas, including MT if available) N2-K2 Lesson Plans for week of assessment (For all learning areas, including MT if available) Submit 3 full sets in hardcopy
Assessment SPARK Assessment On-site Visit Conducted over 2 days 8am to 5pm
Assessment SPARK Assessment On-site Visit 1. Observe lessons based on timetable 2. Interview staff (mainly EL teachers) 3. Check documents e g. lesson plans, children’s portfolios, notes of meetings - Keep relevant documents that serve centre’s needs - Mostly check on records 1 year back from assessment - Some indicators require records up to 3 years back
Assessment SPARK Assessment On-site Visit Please prepare a room, free from any recording devices, for assessors
Results SPARK Assessment Outcome Minimum average score of 2 to achieve SPARK certification
Results SPARK Assessment Report Presentation Assessors will share the assessment: - Outcome - Strengths - Areas for improvement
Results SPARK Certification Validity Valid for 3 years
Results Centres which meet the standards for SPARK could apply for the certificate of achievement and other items at a cost of S$400. Assessment Listed on ECDA’s SPARK Banner Report website SPARK Presentation Ceremony Use of Certificate & Plaque SPARK logo Collaterals
SPARK Application Guide More details in SPARK Application Guide 2016 Download from ‘Resource Toolkit’ @ https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark
SPARK Portal https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark ID is the Centre Code
Online Portals SPARK Portal – Apply for SPARK, upload Centre’s Self-appraisal & Action Plan https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark SPARK Infosite – One-stop info portal about SPARK www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARKINFO
Enquires SPARK@ecda.gov.sg 6736 7530
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