• Promote the Tiered Reimbursement System to help improve quality in child care settings within the state of West Virginia.• Identify quality improvement needs, provide onsite coaching and consultation based on ERS rating scales.• Provide technical assistance by phone, email or onsite visits.• Make recommendations for the Professional Development Team to assist the provider in increasing quality care.• Work with DHHR Licensing to collaborate on improving quality.• Educate… Show more • Promote the Tiered Reimbursement System to help improve quality in child care settings within the state of West Virginia.• Identify quality improvement needs, provide onsite coaching and consultation based on ERS rating scales.• Provide technical assistance by phone, email or onsite visits.• Make recommendations for the Professional Development Team to assist the provider in increasing quality care.• Work with DHHR Licensing to collaborate on improving quality.• Educate Region 1 Providers on the Tiered Reimbursement System.• Participate in ongoing professional development to increase my knowledge on QRIS nationwide. Show less

In West Virginia, the ACDS is a collaborative effort of the State Office of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, U.S. Department of Labor; the Bureau of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education, West Virginia Department of Education; River Valley Child Development Services; and local vocational schools. This training program can be implemented in any state through the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and does not need to be in conjunction with the State Department of Education