Overview

Accreditation is both a status and a process

Status: Accreditation provides public notification that

standards of quality are met as set forth by an accrediting

agency.

Process: Accreditation reflects an organization’s desire and

commitment to not only engage in self-study but to submit

to an external review and to continuously seek ways in which

to enhance the quality of service, education and training

provided.

What is Accreditation?

MAAP Accreditation is the ultimate indicator of quality in out-of-school-time programs. It provides out-of-school time professionals with performance indicators to guide in program planning, implementation and evaluation.

Quality

Why is it good for programs?

Why is it good for families?

Why is it good for staff?

Why is it good for children?

Why Accreditation?

Provides a sustainable framework for program quality improvement

efforts

Provides a context for ongoing professional development

Measurably strengthens out-of-school time programs and services

Serves as a foundation for positive youth outcomes

Fosters a competent, caring, qualified team of caregivers

Transforms individual staff members into a strong professional team

Minimizes staff-turnover

Conveys a commitment to quality

Informs families 'decisions about out-of-school time care

Why Accreditation?

Grouped into five Foundation Areas

Administrative Wellness Activities Relationships Environments

MAAP 2.0 Standards and Indicators

Foundation Area I

Administration:Effective administration practices support

transparency and openness helping to create an environment in which program quality and positive youth development are most likely to

occur and be sustained.

Foundation Area II

Wellness:The program’s policies and practices

support the wellness of the youth participants.

Foundation Area III

Activities:The program plans

and implements activities that support youth

development and engagement.

Foundation Area IV

Relationships:Relationships are developed among

staff members, youth, and families to promote youth development.

Foundation Area V

Environment:The program

environment is safe and accessible and

promotes youth development across

domains.

Steps to MAAP Accreditation

Enrollment in MAAP is accepted twice per year; spring and fall. Spring deadline is March 31st Fall enrollment deadline is September 30th MAAP Enrollment is valid for 16 months.

Programs must apply for a validation visit within 16 months or will be required to re-apply.

$250 Enrollment Fee must accompany application.Click here to complete the online enrollment application.

Paper applications can be mailed with payment to:MnSACA/MAAP

2610 University Ave. W. Suite 425St. Paul, MN 55114

Grant funding is available to qualifying programs. To find out if you qualify for fee support, complete the online enrollment application. Enrollment fee must be paid to be considered for the grant.

Online code to access all MAAP 2.0 documents and resources will be emailed to program representative following receipt of application and payment.

Enrolling in MAAP

FamiliesStaff Youth Host

Recruit the Stakeholder Team

Prepare the Staff

Prepare the Community

Building A Community of Support for Program Improvement

Ideas for building a community of support: Invite school staff, administrators, parents and

other community stakeholders for “Happy Hour.” Serve treats, and provide an overview of accreditation Download and personalize the Kick Off PowerPoint from

MAAP website to show at event (or print slides and display on three sided display board for parents to peruse as they come and go)

Initiate participation in the Stakeholder Team Host a Kids Performance Night

simple skits, songs or demonstrations of their activities can be displayed and treats served

Host an Accreditation Kick Off Event

Next Steps To Accreditation Members of Stakeholder Team engage in

self-study process Conduct and tally surveys Conduct initial program observations Schedule Stakeholder Meetings Develop and implement an Action Plan for

Program Improvement

Monthly Cohort Meetings East Metro and West Metro cohort groups meet once

a month Consult online meeting schedule for specific dates and

locations

MAAP representative will be available at meetings to answer questions and guide self-study process

Program representative(s) and coach attend monthly cohort meetings to network and exchange ideas with others

Prepare for Endorsement Visit Coach and Stakeholder Team conduct final

program observations. Stakeholder team may decide to re-survey to

ensure program improvements are embedded in every day practice.

Pre-visit documentation is prepared and saved electronically.

Endorsement visit application, payment, and pre-visit documentation are submitted.

Visit Day and Decision

Visit Day is scheduled

Program director, stakeholder

team, and staff are informed of

expectations for visit day.

Visit Day Arrives

Program director is notified of

decision within 60-90 days of

visit.

Accreditation is…..

Questions? Call or Email the Accreditation Facilitation Hotline

651-646-8689 Ext.36accreditationfacilitation@mnaeyc-mnsaca.org

MAAP 2.0 Self Study Tool and Master Key to Quality as well as many other supporting documents and resources are available to enrolled programs only on the MAAP Webpage at

www.mnaeyc-mnsaca.org