Here, you will find resources such as practical guides, FAQs, and presentations on various topics related to Quality Counts California and a quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) to support you in communicating the importance of QRISs.
Quality Counts California is building a digital resource library to support you in your messaging about quality improvement through Quality Counts California. Please see the Resources section on the right-side of this page to easily browse, download, and print resources that may be of interest to you.

Resources to help you communicate the importance of Quality Counts

The QRIS National Learning Network developed “A Practical Outreach Guide for a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)” to provide advice to states developing and implementing communication strategies around QRISs for an audience of providers, families, policymakers, and the general public.

Mathematica Policy Research conducted a study in 2014 across QRIS research with the goal to provide more clarity on using a QRIS to promote systems change.

Quality Counts California offers a Frequently Asked Questions resource for policymakers that explains what a QRIS is and provides information about related standards and funding structure.
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Quality Counts California offers a Press Talking Points resource for policymakers on how to talk about a QRIS and its importance.
Learn about other compelling statistics on the Why Is Quality Important page of the website.