Available resources & financial supports
Purpose of Spark & Benefits of participation
Process for participating in Spark
Domains and Standards
Computer Skills
100

What website do you go on to find more support for Spark?

100

DO you have to be listed with ERDC to participate in SPARK?

No, you can still do the QI cycle just not the portfolio 

100

What is the first step to participate in Spark?

Attend a SPARK Orientation and Filling out a SPARK participation application.

100

How many main categories is spark broken down into?

5

100

what do you call a portable computer?

A laptop 

200

What does TRI stand for?

The Research Institute 

200

Who does Spark Support?

Children, Families and Educators 

200

what can you do that is optional when waiting for your welcome kit?

Complete your Spark Self-Assessment & Quality Improvement Plan

200

What is the first Domain?

Children's Learning and Development 

200

what are the two steps in starting a computer 

pressing the power buttons on both the computer and monitor 

300

When do you receive an Incentive Funds?

After, you receive a Star Rating 

300

What type of certificate do you get when you join Spark?

C2Q= Commitment to Quality 

300

What does Spark need to check before they send you a welcome kit?

Compliance history on your childcare  

300

How many total standards are there in Spark?

33

300

Name 3 input devices for a computer.

keyboard, mouse and microphone 

Optional: Camera 

400

How much funds will you receive when joining Spark when running and in-home?

1,000

400

Can school districts participate in Spark?

Yes, BUT they have to be exempt from licensing 

400

To become c2Q how many serious violations can be found within 24 months?

2

400

What domain requires a copy of an ASQ?

Children's Learning and Development 

400

Name 3 output devices on a computer?

monitors, printers, headphones


Optional: Speakers  


500

How many other agencies interact with Spark?

13

500

Why does Spark Exist?

To support programs continually increasing their quality of care.

500

For c2Q how many civil penalties can be found in the past 12 months? 

None

500

What is the last domain in the spark portfolio? 

Administration and Business Practices

500

In 2004, “thefacebook” was launched as a social networking site for Harvard by students led by which computer programming student who later dropped out to become the face of the site (so to speak)?

Mark Zuckerberg