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.

Bright & Early ND Eligibility Requirements (PDF, 131 KB)
Bright & Early ND Playbook: A guide to the Bright & Early ND Steps to Quality

2018-2019 Playbook (PDF, 1.8 MB) This version will be retired on June 30th, 2019.
2019-2020 Playbook (PDF, 1 MB) This version will be implemented on July 1st, 2019.

Bright & Early ND Handbook: Frequently Asked Questions about Bright & Early ND

2018-2019 Handbook (PDF, 793 KB) This version will be retired on June 30th, 2019.
2019-2020 Handbook (PDF. 747 KB) This version will be implemented on July 1st, 2019.

How to Apply for Bright & Early ND (PDF, 743 KB)
- For programs applying for a Step 1 Quality Rating.
How to Apply for a Bright & Early ND Cohort (PDF, 772 KB)
- For programs applying to participate in a Step 2–4 cohort.
How to Use the Classrooms Tab (PDF, 735 KB)
How to Submit the Quality Standards Inventory (PDF, 820 KB)

Help with Step 1

How to Apply for Bright & Early ND (PDF, 743 KB)
- For programs applying for a Step 1 Quality Rating.

Help with Step 2

Help with Step 3

MyTeachingStrategies™ and GOLD® Resources
Environment Self-Assessment for Family Child Care (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- This ESA is to be used in programs that serve mixed ages of children, birth to school age.
Environment Self-Assessment for Infants and Toddlers (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- This ESA is to be used in classrooms or groups that serve children ages birth to 35 months.
Environment Self-Assessment for Preschool-Aged Children (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- This ESA is to be used in classrooms or groups that serve children ages 3 to 5 years.
Curriculum Alignment Worksheet (PDF, 475 KB) UPDATED
- Bright & Early ND will use this Curriculum Alignment Rubric (PDF, 167 KB) to review the Curriculum Alignment Worksheet submitted by the program.
What is Curriculum? (PDF, 580 KB)
What is Assessment? (PDF, 582 KB)
What is a Lesson Plan? (PDF. 572 KB)

Help with Step 4

Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Resources

Help with Professional Development

How to Create An Organization Account (Growing Futures) (PDF, 544 KB)
Professional Development Quality Standards Tip Sheet (PDF, 663 KB)
Bright & Early ND Professional Development Policies (PDF, 151 KB)
Bright & Early ND Professional Development Action Plan (PDF, 282 KB)
Bright & Early ND Director Qualification Worksheet (PDF, 165 KB)