Quality First Coaching
Forms and Resources
At your fingertips
Navigating your Steps to Success
We understand that finding a needed resource in the moment can be a frustrating task. Our goal is to create a simplified process where you can access forms and resources in order to flourish in the Quality First system.
Resources and Websites
Quality First Extranet
Your unique Quality First database that houses classrooms, staffing, and rating information for your Quality First program.
Dept. of Education
The Arizona Department of Education offers resources and trainings for early care and education providers.
Workforce Registry
Grow your skills, advance your career, and keep all of your experience, professional development, and education in one place!
Dept. of Health Services
The Arizona Department of Health Services has rules and regulations to be a licensed early childhood program in Arizona.
ERS Assessment Tools
Nationally validated and reliable assessment tools, with a focus on classroom materials and environment, utilized by the statewide QRIS system.
Dept. of Economic Security
The Arizona Department of Economic Security provides resources and economic support for parents and early childhood providers.
CLASS Assessment Tools
Nationally validated and reliable assessment tools, with a focus on language and interactions, utilized by the statewide QRIS System.
Professional Development Trainings
Take your career further with in-person and virtual trainings that focus on real-life strategies for creating and maintaining high-quality early childhood environments.
Quality First
E-Signature Forms
We are going digital! As an ongoing effort to simplify your Quality First experience, Candelen is now offering forms in an electronic format.
Quality First Incentives
Incentive Order Form
Is your program spending through Candelen? If your Quality First participating site did not receive a payout check and you would like to place an order, please use the link below.
Expenditure Report
Did your program receive an incentive payout check? If your Quality First participating site received a payout check and you would like to report your spending, please use the link below.
Program Designation
Have you had a recent change in leadership? The link below will allow you to update your Quality First main contact and program designee. This form must be updated when leadership changes occur.
Quality First Supervisors
Ruth Ray
Director, Early Learning & Professional Support
(480) 829-0500, ext. 1113
Tijana Perc
Coach Supervisor
(480) 829-0500, ext. 1144
Tiffany Ricklefs
Coach Supervisor
(480) 829-0500, ext. 1132
Amy VanderJack
Coach Supervisor
(480) 829-0500, ext. 1205
Contact the Coaching Leadership Team
Use the form below to submit your information and we'll be in touch!
