Question 1

The Quality Pyramid:

Accepted Answer

A)   is a model for envisioning the goals of a quality after school program
B)   describes the three generations of school-age care
C)   is an after school accreditation system
D)   is a program assessment tool A

Question 2

Professional organizations that accredit after school programs are:

Accepted Answer

A)   National Counsel for Accreditation of Teacher Education
B)   National Association for Sport and Physical Education
C)   Council on Accreditation
D)   National School Age Care Alliance C

Question 3

What kinds of outcomes have been associated with high-quality school-age programs? Why is it important to review the components of a school-age program continually? How should programs accomplish that review?

Accepted Answer

High-quality school-age programs have been associated with a variety of positive outcomes for children. These can include improved academic performance, increased social and emotional development, higher levels of engagement and interest in learning, and better overall behavior. Additionally, children who participate in high-quality school-age programs often demonstrate improved self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and a greater sense of belonging and connectedness to their school community.

It is important to review the components of a school-age program continually to ensure that it remains effective and meets the evolving needs of the children it serves. By regularly assessing the program, educators and administrators can identify areas for improvement, make necessary adjustments, and ensure that it continues to provide a high-quality experience for all participants.

Programs can accomplish this review by regularly gathering feedback from students, parents, and staff members to assess their experiences and identify any areas of concern. Additionally, conducting regular observations and evaluations of the program's activities, curriculum, and overall environment can provide valuable insights into its effectiveness. By staying attuned to the needs and experiences of the children and families it serves, a school-age program can continually adapt and improve to provide the best possible experience for all participants.

Question 4

Accreditation is based on the ASQ, which was first used by which group?

Accepted Answer

A)   California state school-age programs
B)   U.S. Army school-age programs
C)   U.S. school-age programs
D)   Department of school-age programs

Question 5

In the flowchart showing the "steps in the process" of accreditation, the "action plan", during which staff and parents develop a series of steps designed to improve their program, follows which important step?

Accepted Answer

A)   Endorsers' Recommendation
B)   Self-Study
C)   Endorsement Visit

Question 6

Outcomes associated with high quality after school programs include:

Accepted Answer

A)   completion of homework
B)   better classroom behavior
C)   Gains in academic achievement
D)   All of the above

Question 7

The Program Observation Tool is a tool for program quality improvement that is:

Accepted Answer

A)   designed to help staff assess the feelings of students
B)   used to measure keys of quality and assess progress
C)   intended to help program leaders and staff in collaboration with others
D)   developed to help in continuous improvement planning

Question 8

To create effective programs for children, activities should be:

Accepted Answer

A)   self-selected
B)   traditional games
C)   similar to classroom settings
D)   focused on academic learning

Question 9

Accreditation is important to programs for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A)   it encourages the school-age community to make a public statement about what is expected
B)   it certifies to agencies that the program meets more than minimal standards for quality
C)   it allows for programs to experiment with new untested methods on children
D)   it encourages administrators and staff to formally review programs on a regular basis

Question 10

The NAA Standards (formerly the NSACA Standards) contain five major areas:
Human Relationships; Activities; Health, Safety, and Nutrition; Administration; and _______________

Accepted Answer

A)   Guidance & Discipline
B)   Curriculum
C)   Academics
D)   Environment

Exam 3: Developing and Ensuring Program Quality