The Arizona Self-Study
Project (ASSP) is an exciting statewide project for early
care and education programs committed to improving the quality
of care for Arizona’s children. ASSP assists programs
to integrate quality developmentally appropriate practices
in a model that meets the needs of all children.
Through the ASSP, each early care and education program evaluates
its strengths and areas needing improvement using self-study
materials. Each program identifies areas of change and creates
specific program goals based on the results of their self-evaluation.
Assistance is provided to the programs that choose to pursue
national accreditation.
The ASSP is funded by the Arizona Department of Economic
Security Child Care Administration.
What ASSP Provides
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Self-study
materials |
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Training in the use of the self-study
materials |
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On-site visits for guidance and support |
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Monthly phone consults |
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Access to resource and video lending
library |
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Arrangements for and provision of
training and technical assistance |
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Opportunities to network with other
programs |
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Annual training meeting |
Grants to assist programs pay for accreditation fees, classroom
materials, minor facility changes and professional development
may be available.
Responsibilities of ASSP Participants
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Progress
through the self-study through the use of a timeline and
action plan |
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Communicate progress, issues and
technical assistance needs |
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Attend the Fall and Spring Training
Meetings |
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Have on-site visits completed with
the ASSP staff |
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Complete a year-end evaluation |
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Share the accreditation decision
with ASSP staff |
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Comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act |
Eligibility
All early care and education programs that are licensed or
certified by the Department of Health Services/Office of Child
Care Licensure or the Arizona Department of Economic Security/Child
Care Administration are eligible to participate if they have
a DES subsidy contract and have children who get DES subsidies
enrolled in the program.
To apply for the Arizona Self-Study Project, click on the appropriate link below, complete the application and mail to the address listed below.
English language application
Spanish language application
For more information about the Arizona Self-Study
Project please contact:
480-829-0500 x 118 (Maricopa County)
1-800-535-4599 x 118 (Toll Free)
Fax: 480-820-7288
Email: bgordon@asccaz.org
Association for Supportive Child Care
3910 S. Rural Rd., Suite E • Tempe, AZ 85282
480-829-0500 • 1-800-535-4599 (Toll Free)
480-820-7288 (Main fax)
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