Spark: Oregon's Quality Recognition and Improvement System

04/07/2026

Families with young children—your voice matters! If you live, work, or use early learning or child care programs in Oregon, this is a great chance to share your experiences and help shape improvements to the Spark system. Your input can make a real difference for kids and families across our state.

What is Spark?
Spark is Oregon’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). It is a voluntary program designed to support child care providers by strengthening practices, building on what is working, and celebrating progress—so families can better connect with early learning programs that meet their needs.

What is the Spark Accountability Team?
The Spark Accountability Team is a collaborative group made up of families, early educators, administrators, staff from the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), and the Spark Team. The team meets to help guide and see through changes in the Spark system. This group has been meeting regularly since 2023 and plays an important role in shaping how Spark works for providers and families across Oregon.

As an Accountability Team member, you will:
☑️Represent family and community perspectives by sharing lived experiences
☑️Attend regular Zoom meetings to provide feedback and recommendations
☑️Collaborate with families, early educators, DELC, and the Spark Team
☑️Receive compensation for each meeting attended

If you are interested in partnering with Spark to strengthen early learning systems in Oregon, scan the QR code on the flyers or click https://wou.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5p8dLEqV3srq6wu to submit the Interest Form by May 8.

01/13/2026

09/03/2025

✨Attention Spark Programs!✨
Do you have a request or need support from our team?
We’ve made it easier than ever with the Spark Program Universal Request (SPUR) form!

Whether it's program information updates or participation-related inquiries, the SPUR form is your one-stop way to connect with us quickly and efficiently.

📌Submit your request here: https://fs22.formsite.com/QRIS/azjvumawvp/index

✨¡Atención Programas de Spark!✨
¿Tienen alguna solicitud o necesitan apoyo de nuestro equipo? ¡Ahora es más fácil que nunca con el formulario de Solicitud Universal del Programa Spark (SPUR)!

Ya sea para actualizaciones de información del programa o consultas relacionadas con la participación, el formulario SPUR es su herramienta única para conectarse con nosotros de manera rápida y eficiente.

📌Envíe su solicitud aquí: https://fs22.formsite.com/QRIS/azjvumawvp/index

✨Вниманию участников программы Spark!✨
У Вас появились вопросы о программе Spark или нужна поддержка наших специалистов? Теперь связаться с нами стало намного проще! Просто и быстро заполните Универсальную форму запроса участника программы Spark (Spark Program Universal Request, SPUR).

Независимо от того, хотите ли Вы обновить сведения о своем детском учреждении или получить ответы на вопросы, связанные с участием в программе Spark, форма SPUR — это удобный способ быстро и эффективно связаться с нами.

📌Отправьте свой запрос здесь: https://fs22.formsite.com/QRIS/azjvumawvp/index

08/28/2025

Участники программы Spark: заинтересованы в повышении качества работы своего детского учреждения?

Начните работу над Циклом Повышения Качества (QI Cycle) и получите поддержку и вознаграждение!

🌟Заполните заявление Spark на участие в Цикле повышения качества

📝Определите цель своей работы, заполнив Форму участия в Цикле повышения качества

💰Получите финансовую поддержку: $500 за участие Цикле (или до $2500 - если Вы стали участником программы Spark впервые)

🏅Завершив Цикл, проанализируйте результаты работы, чтобы получить сертификат и премию $250

📅Финансовая поддержка и премии доступны каждые 12 месяцев

👆 https://fs22.formsite.com/QRIS/5q1rmouqsz/index 👆

08/28/2025

Programas de Spark: ¿Listos para elevar sus prácticas?

Inicie un Ciclo de Mejora de la Calidad (QI) y continúe con su crecimiento profesional — ¡con apoyo y recompensas en el camino!

✅ Solicite ahora para iniciar un Ciclo de Mejora de la Calidad
✅ Envíe su Formulario de Participación en el Ciclo de Mejora de la Calidad
💰 Reciba apoyo financiero: Pago de $500 por Ciclo de Mejora de la Calidad (o hasta $2,500 para proveedores que participan por primera vez)
🏅 Complete su ciclo para obtener un certificado de reconocimiento y un incentivo de $250
🔄 Pagos e incentivos disponibles cada 12 meses

👆https://fs22.formsite.com/QRIS/5q1rmouqsz/index 👆

08/28/2025

Spark Programs: Ready to Elevate Your Practices?

Start a Quality Improvement (QI) Cycle and continue your professional growth — with support and rewards along the way!

✅ Apply now to start a QI Cycle
✅ Submit your QI Cycle Participation Form
💰 Receive financial support: $500 QI Cycle Payment (or up to $2500 for newly participating providers)
🏅 Complete your cycle to earn a recognition certificate and a $250 incentive award
🔄 Payments and incentives available every 12 months

👆 https://fs22.formsite.com/QRIS/5q1rmouqsz/index 👆

08/11/2025

Dear Spark Programs,
We are excited to present you the Spark Program Newsletter.
➡️Click the link to find out more! https://oregonspark.org/program-newsletter/
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Уважаемый участник программы Spark,
Мы рады представить Вашему вниманию информационное письмо программы Spark.
➡️Нажмите на ссылку, чтобы узнать новости! https://oregonspark.org/program-newsletter/
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Estimados programas Spark:
Nos complace presentarles el boletín informativo del programa Spark.
➡️ ¡Hagan clic en el enlace para obtener más información! https://oregonspark.org/program-newsletter/

The Spark team will update the newsletter regularly, featuring announcements, updates, and reminders. Our goal is to enhance communication between Spark and early learning programs. Please review the information below carefully and reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.

04/02/2025

***The application is closed. Thank you for your participation.***

An opportunity for Registered Family Child Care programs!

If you meet the following criteria, APPLY NOW!
✔️ An active registered family child care program with a RF license number
✔️ Participate in Spark
✔️ Achieved a 3, 4, 5 star rating
✖️ NOT participating in Focused Child Care Network

English (EN): https://wou.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_786ihtGmE6hZ8J8?Q_Language=EN
Russian (RU): https://wou.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_786ihtGmE6hZ8J8?Q_Language=RU
Spanish (ES): https://wou.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_786ihtGmE6hZ8J8?Q_Language=ES
Chinese (ZH): https://wou.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_786ihtGmE6hZ8J8?Q_Language=ZH-T
Vietnamese (VI): https://wou.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_786ihtGmE6hZ8J8?Q_Language=VI

10/07/2024

Do you know there's a different way to participate in Spark? Click here to find out more information about the Quality Improvement Cycle (QI Cycle)
👉https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l50HOTIXeTUqIyEBk6UO02EiKxiviyAk/view?usp=sharing
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¿Sabe que existe una forma diferente de participar en Spark? Haz clic aquí para obtener más información sobre el Ciclo de Mejora de la Calidad (QI Cycle)
👉https://drive.google.com/file/d/17gDiyg04nY7hUu8262MYkIqk_NejDhrt/view?usp=sharing
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Знаете ли Вы, что Вы можете выбрать альтернативный способ участия в проекте Spark ? Нажмите здесь, чтобы узнать больше о Цикле повышения качества.
👉https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcnUHzlIKIQAbNJqsF4bGeADsdMmNhba/view?usp=sharing

👉https://oregonspark.org/
📧[email protected]
☎1-877-768-8290

05/01/2024

We are excited to share another workshop opportunity in the WOU Early Childhood JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) workshop series.

Join Teresa Ashford for Embracing Gender Diversity in Early Childhood (ORO Set 2), a Zoom workshop on Thursday, May 16th from 6:00-8:00pm. We will also be giving away several diverse picture books.

You can register using this link, or by using the QR code on our flyer.

https://wou-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdeugqTgiGNx55RUpAXpDlEYwlUAqE2ds

If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Cindy Ryan at [email protected]

We would love to have you join us!!