Quality Standards in Programs. Quality Rating Improvement Systems are found in the majority of the United States. These are systems to help programs and consumers determine the quality of early childhood programs. Virginia has it's own system called VQ- Virginia Quality.

And the Smart Beginning's web page (copy and paste the link into your browser or go to the link below)

http://www.vecf.org/home/star-quality-initiative/about-star-quality.aspx

After reviewing the web pages,

Write a two page paper, in your own words, describe Virginia Quality.

What is it?

What are the major areas that are assessed?

What components have you studied about in this class?

How does philosophy relate to the items in the VQ program?

Do you believe having a QRIS  - Virginia Quality is a good thing?

Please write this in your own words and site your resources.