Out-of-School Time
Step 1: Webinar Orientation
Watch the step-by-step orientation webinar to learn about what programs are eligible to participate, benefits of participating, and exactly how to complete the process on your own. This webinar will also assist you in the completion of the program profile and Self-Assessment Survey.
Step 2: Complete Self-Assessment Survey
Complete the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) and select the Great Start to Quality Program Quality Indicators that show what is true of the program.
To access a document to help track the program's score, click here.
Step 3: Upload Documentation
Helpful Hints: Based on the Program Quality Indicators in the Self-Assessment Survey, documents MUST be uploaded to support each of the indicators selected. This process is done through Dropbox. If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one.
Need help with Dropbox? Visit the Dropbox Help Center.
Step 4: Start Validation Process
After uploading all documents, you MUST select the Submit for Validation button to start the validation process.
A validation is the review of your SAS and all uploaded documents that support the choices you made on your SAS. A validation is a one-hour phone conversation.