About the Parent Aware Rating Tool

Where is the rating tool available?

The ratings will be expanding statewide over the next three years. They are currently available in: Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Wayzata school district, and Blue Earth,and Nicollet counties. They will soon be available in Becker, Clearwater, Hennepin, Itasca, Mahnomen and Ramsey counties and for accredited programs across the state. Ratings will be available across the state by 2015.

How do the ratings work?

The star ratings measure the best practices that, according to research, are most predictive of school readiness. The ratings particularly focus on teaching and relationships, assessment of child progress, teacher training and education, and physical health and well-being.

Will there be a cost to participate?

There is no cost to participate in the Parent Aware Rating Tool.