Common use of Provider Benefits Clause in Contracts

Provider Benefits. PROVIDER benefits are based on the STAR level received and are also outlined in the Look for the Stars Provider Handbook, with updated information posted on the ELC website. • Mentoring may be available (funding permitting) to individual directors and/or teachers upon request. Targeted mentoring and training may be offered in a group setting, depending on the need and method determined to be most effective. Individualized improvement plans will be developed in partnership with the director and will focus on developing core competencies. • Scholarships are open to teachers and directors at participating sites who work at least 20 hours per week at that site (funding permitting). Teachers at participating sites must complete a scholarship application and both the teacher and director must demonstrate commitment to meeting educational goals. • Trainings directly related to quality components in the Look for the Stars QIS will be provided to all teachers and directors at participating sites. • As funding permits, a PROVIDER may be eligible for supplemental payments to help maintain quality. If a provider currently receives a Gold Seal differential payment, that amount will be factored into any supplemental payment, as will any other local grants the provider receives from other sources. Providers must remain committed to certain minimum wage ranges for staff, and actively participate in our local child care community; examples include providing training, mentoring, or technical assistance to other providers and/or ensuring low-income or at risk children have access to quality child care at the site.

Provider Benefits.  PROVIDER benefits are based on the STAR level received and are also outlined in the Look for the Stars Provider Handbook, with updated information posted on the ELC website. •  Mentoring may be available (funding permitting) to individual directors and/or teachers upon request. Targeted mentoring and training may be offered in a group setting, depending on the need and method determined to be most effective. Individualized improvement plans will be developed in partnership with the director and will focus on developing core competencies. •  Scholarships are open to teachers and directors at participating sites who work at least 20 hours per week at that site (funding permitting). Teachers at participating sites must complete a scholarship application and both the teacher and director must demonstrate commitment to meeting educational goals. •  Trainings directly related to quality components in the Look for the Stars QIS will be provided to all teachers and directors at participating sites. •  As funding permits, a PROVIDER may be eligible for supplemental payments to help maintain quality. If a provider currently receives a Gold Seal differential payment, that amount will be factored into any supplemental payment, as will any other local grants the provider receives from other sources. Providers must remain committed to certain minimum wage ranges for staff, and actively participate in our local child care community; examples include providing training, mentoring, or technical assistance to other providers and/or ensuring low-income or at risk children have access to quality child care at the site.

Provider Benefits. PROVIDER benefits are based on the STAR level received and are also outlined in the Look for the Stars Provider Handbook, with updated information posted on the ELC website. • Mentoring may be is available (funding permitting) to individual directors and/or teachers upon requestteachers. Targeted mentoring and training may be offered in a group setting, depending on the need and method determined to be most effective. Individualized improvement plans will be developed in partnership with the director and will focus on developing core competencies. • Scholarships are open to teachers and directors at participating sites who work at least 20 hours per week at that site (funding permitting). Teachers at participating sites must complete a scholarship application and both the teacher and director must demonstrate commitment to meeting educational goals. • Trainings directly related to quality components in the Look for the Stars QIS will be provided to all teachers and directors at participating sites. • As funding permits, a A PROVIDER may be eligible for supplemental payments to help maintain quality. If a provider currently receives a Gold Seal differential payment, that amount will be factored into any supplemental payment, as will any other local grants the provider receives from other sources. Providers must remain committed to certain minimum wage ranges for staff, and actively participate in our local child care community; examples include providing training, mentoring, or technical assistance to other providers and/or ensuring low-income or at risk children have access to quality child care at the site.

Provider Benefits. PROVIDER benefits are based on the STAR level received and are also outlined in the Look for the Stars Provider Handbook, with updated information posted on the ELC website. • Mentoring may be available (funding permitting) to individual directors and/or teachers upon request. Targeted mentoring and training may be offered in a group setting, depending on the need and method determined to be most effective. Individualized improvement plans will be developed in partnership with the director and will focus on developing core competencies. • Scholarships are open to teachers and directors at participating sites who work at least 20 hours per week at that site (funding permitting). Teachers at participating sites must complete a scholarship application and both the teacher and director must demonstrate commitment to meeting educational goals. • Trainings directly related to quality components in the Look for the Stars QIS will be provided to all teachers and directors at participating sites. • As funding permits, a PROVIDER may be eligible for supplemental payments to help maintain quality. If a provider currently receives a Gold Seal differential payment, that amount will be factored into any supplemental payment, as will any other local grants the provider receives from other sources. Providers must remain committed to certain minimum wage ranges for staff, and actively participate in our local child care community; examples include providing training, mentoring, or technical assistance to other providers and/or ensuring low-income or at risk children have access to quality child care at the site.