All Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Preschool for All (PFA) and Preschool for All Expansion (PFAE) programs participate in ExceleRate Illinois. A state approved assessor conducts on-site classroom assessments and monitoring using the ECERS-3 and the PFA/PFAE Compliance Checklist prescribed by ISBE in accordance with the ISBE monitoring schedule. Assignment of an ExceleRate Circle of Quality occurs by designated ISBE staff for school-based sites.
Any technical assistance &/ or training needs for PFA/PFAE programs should be coordinated with ISBE and their contracted Partners including Early Childhood Professional Learning, STAR NET and Early Choices.
PFA or PFAE programs that have one or more licensed classrooms must apply via the Licensed Child Care Center Path.
Standards and Evidence for Preschool for All/Preschool for All Expansion Programs are available at: