APPLICATION FOR PROGRAMS SEEKING QNY ASSISTANCE WITH NAEYC ACCREDITATION
Application Information
QNY is excited to be expanding our services to include accreditation facilitation to any NYC program that is accredited through NAEYC and seeking reaccreditation. Our Bank Street College partner will be overseeing the new QNY Institute for NAEYC Accredited Programs.
Beginning summer 2008, your NAEYC accredited program can become one of the first to engage with Quality New York as we enhance our support for programs seeking re-accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Until now, QNY has provided limited support through a series of forums for NAEYC accredited programs to keep programs informed about the changes in accreditation system. We are now creating the Quality New York Institute of NAEYC Accredited Programs, sponsored by the Women United in Philanthropy through the United Way NYC.
Your accredited program is eligible to apply to QNY if it is currently NAEYC accredited or if your program accreditation has expired within the last year.
QNY facilitation will assist the Program Administrator to navigate through the new system, define the new language, reframe your understanding of the accreditation process, and support you through your self-study. As a participating program in QNY, your Program Administrator(s) will be eligible to receive up to two years of services, based on your accreditation anniversary date:
- Specialized Accreditation Standards and Criteria Trainings and Workshops
- On-going monthly facilitation support groups and networking meetings
- Up-to-date information-sharing on the NAEYC accreditation system
If selected to participate in the Quality New York Institute of NAEYC Accredited Programs, your program will be required to commit to the following:
- Enroll immediately in NAEYC self-study and demonstrate commitment to working on the NAEYC accreditation process following the four Steps to accreditation within the terms of your program’s accreditation expiration date.
- Attend trainings and workshops on a regular basis
- Sign a letter of commitment with QNY including your Sponsoring Board support
Participation is limited, so complete and submit an application soon.
For additional information, contact Margot Hammond at QNYInstitute@bankstreet.edu or 212.961.3414.
