Novedades para los participantes en Quality First.

Nuestro enfoque de la calidad evoluciona constantemente. Esto significa que de vez en cuando actualizamos Quality First. Como participante actual, puede mantenerse al día con las actualizaciones de todo el programa, explorar herramientas útiles, o incluso volver a ver las reuniones que pueda haberse perdido - todo está aquí para ayudar a nuestros participantes a tener éxito.

Assessments and Scholarships in the Summer Months

Your Quality First assessment timing and scholarship allocation (if eligible) both depend on your site details listed in the Extranet.

Year-Round Programs:

  • Scholarships are available all 12 months.
  • Since scholarships are used all year, your program is eligible for assessment all year. If your schedule, staff or activities change during the summer, you will generally still be assessed as planned.
  • Pro Tip: Try to keep your summer activities as close to your regular routine as possible so the assessment reflects your typical quality.
  • Contact us: If your summer program is so different that an assessment wouldn’t reflect your typical quality, please email QFScholarships@FirstThingsFirst.org to discuss your options.

School-Year Programs:

  • Scholarships are only available and assessments only occur during your school year.
  • If your assessment cycle end date falls during your summer closure, you can request assessment up to six months early. Please submit your request at least 1–2 months before you would like your observation to happen.
  • Reminder: Log into the Extranet now to set your 2026–2027 school year dates. Keeping your calendar current is the best way to make sure your scholarships and assessments are perfectly timed for your program!

Find the Request for Early Assessment and other forms here.