Bright & Early North Dakota

Resources

Bookmark this page to stay connected to the most current Bright & Early ND resources and information. To keep things organized we have categorized our resources by the Bright & Early ND Steps to Quality.

• How to Create An Organization Account (Growing Futures) (PDF, 544 KB)
• How to Use the Classrooms Tab (PDF, 700 KB) 
• How to Apply for Bright & Early ND (PDF, 506 KB) 
• For programs seeking a Step 1-4 Quality Rating.
• How to Submit the Quality Standards Inventory (PDF, 446 KB)
• Bright & Early ND 2021-2022 Playbook (PDF, 528 KB) 
• The Bright & Early ND Playbook is your go-to-guide for quality improvement. Use the Playbook as a resource to help you successfully participate in Bright & Early ND. Its purpose it to help you and your program understand the framework, requirements, support, and benefits associated with Bright & Early ND.

Help With Step 1

• How to Add Employees to Your Organization Account (Growing Futures) (PDF, 663 KB)

Help With Step 2

• Nutritious Meals Resources 
• Environment Rating Scales® Resources 

Help With Step 3

• Curriculum Alignment Worksheet (PDF, 693 KB)
• Bright & Early ND will use this Curriculum Alignment Rubric (PDF, 156 KB) to review the Curriculum Alignment Worksheet submitted by the program.
• MyTeachingStrategies™ and GOLD® Resources

Help With Step 4

• Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Resources 
• Aim4Excellence Director Credential (McCormick Center)

Continuous Quality Improvement

• Quality Improvement Planning Resources 
• Professional Development Action Plan (PDF, 282 KB)