Coaching Partnership Agreement

CCRC Partnership 9 20 25

Name(Required)

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Program Name(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email(Required)

The child care program agree(s) to collaborate with a Coach to receive technical assistance services through the Abilities Network Project ACT a member agency of the Maryland Child Care Resource Network. Coaching services are provided for the benefit of and with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education in conjunction with Maryland Family Network.I understand that coaching services are offered as a support, and it is my responsibility to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.(Required)

I understand and agree to ensure compliance with Office of Child Care and other regulatory agencies.

Child Care Program Responsibilities(Required)

I agree to the following responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Coach in developing an Action Plan with clear goals, actions to be taken, and deadlines;
• Attend meetings, support groups, and professional development as agreed upon with the Coach;
• Actively participate in the coaching and mentoring opportunities provided by the Coach; • Implement strategies as identified with the Coach to enhance the quality and overall effectiveness of the program; and
• Meet deadlines as agreed upon with the Coach or provide notification if a deadline will not be met.

Timely Communication(Required)

I agree to timely communication with Coach.

• Respond to Coaches communication within 2 business days.
• Notify the Coach in advance of closures, staff changes, or conflicts
• Inform the Coach of any changes to teaching staff.

Coach Responsibilities(Required)

I agree to the roles of the coach.

• Collaborate with the provider/program in developing an Action Plan with clear goals, actions to be taken, and deadlines;
• Provide strategies, information, professional development, and other information as needed to achieve the goals outlined in the Action Plan;
• Provide site visits, phone and email conversations, peer support groups, and professional development opportunities as appropriate; and
• Provide referrals to other agencies if needed.

Collaborative Partnership(Required)

I understand that my participation in coaching activities is voluntary and that the child care resource center makes no guarantee of results.

This collaborative partnership will provide developmentally appropriate, research informed professional development activities and materials, and quality enhancements for the program. The services will be designed to address environmental, curricular, instructional, and assessment frameworks, as appropriate. These activities will focus on all domains of learning, as well as the effectiveness of the program to protect and stimulate children in ensuring they have the skills needed to be successful upon entering school. Activities in support of this partnership may include visits by the coach to the program, phone and email conversations, meetings, training and professional development, participation in peer support groups, evaluation meetings, and others as deemed appropriate by the coach and me. I understand that I am expected to collaborate, evaluate, plan, and implement quality enhancements and professional development with the purpose of achieving the goal(s) indicated on the Action Plan(s). The Action Plan(s) will be developed in collaboration with the coach and will guide the work we engage in together.

I understand that my participation in coaching activities is voluntary and that the child care resource center makes no guarantee of results.

This agreement is renewable if it is mutually agreed upon by the coach and me. The coach or I may choose to cancel this agreement at any time with appropriate notification. I understand that the child care resource center is not the Office of Child Care and makes no decisions pertaining to COMAR compliance.(Required)

I agree to the policy.

I understand that coaches are mandated reporters and must report concerns that may pose threats to the immediate health, safety, or welfare of the children in care.(Required)

I agree to the policy.

I understand that coaches are NOT able to counted in ratio and failing to maintain ratio is a health and safety violation.(Required)

I agree to the policy.

By signing below, I am acknowoling that I have read and will abide by the policies laid out above.(Required)