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Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) 202 (two hours): Prerequisite: 101-Foundations or attendance at an ITERS-R, ECERS-R, or SACERS prior to July 2007. If the observation reaches the halfway point, based on the scheduled nap time) and too few children are present, the assessment will need to be completed on another day. endstream endobj 742 0 obj <>/Metadata 55 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[767 0 R]>>/Outlines 82 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 737 0 R/StructTreeRoot 107 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 743 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 744 0 obj <>stream 780 0 obj <>stream What Does the ECERS-3 Measure? When a teacher is assigned to a classroom where only school-age children are enrolled, a SACERS-U assessment will be completed when a programs Rated License Assessment occurs. hbbd``b`~$Aj $X@@BbpE G@ Dl . However, 7:35 Classroom meeting/circle time 7:53 Wash hands, travel to cafeteria 8:00 Breakfast 5. For example, if a facility has 1-4 preschool classrooms then 1 ECERS-R assessment is needed. %PDF-1.5 % opportunities, and daily schedule significantly impacts children's behavior in childcare. This means that 3 assessments are needed in total. Children tend to react more-so to changes in their teacher's actions or expectations, than they do to the presence of a new adult, because teachers are the adults they know and trust. hVmo6+bHNJ@a4@dSA9G,$~w$%i[Z8w0&'Ap"B&JnN,0IL$%B+MrA{3_MP34`8-U/j&wKYItVrC IXK.%O U\^]N)G The tool is also used by the California Quality Rating and Improvement System (CA-QRIS) as one of the elements rated for quality. (ECERS-R) to Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-3 (ECERS-3) _}3B%`CGF9H@s8l;lsoVNY4OZ|VId]@7scPK|^#qe?'=Aya{4L2R@Tz|oU8h jf 33X{btb-KB(JQEJX}!we91YZ~X%0z}/XKE>6N]X8 HXtWs9g:uGsC\jD4TP-g;$ AAc ty4("6h=h X!qGp+ >vgYw.soWod%lpXwrCwAt"2_D Participate in a self-assessment before the scheduled assessment. ]|:|/>_/~Yi%Vb>mW]x/n4i$uYt)WbyJ~;rXDy+7db)H4tI'$UXZiYg$b_X^,.of7XqF,]E9\7'if)D|X]$_w\=r\rVwUfSW2DNBDerhRPRE1E-/N[kHfU_-7,RE?jD :ysu![vcv}uY\IW We encourage you to share your questions with your child care consultant. It also helps the schedule run smoothly when classrooms and toilets are very Description. ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . %%EOF These will include 3 ECERS-R and 2 ITERS-R assessments. 3. Please have the necessary paperwork completed and available to give to the assessors before the observation. 1. At least one assessment will be needed per applicable scale. The summary report is designed to provide constructive feedback so child care provider and directors may enhance the programs quality through developing a plan of action. f4Fmm&oz?VpXV'P1sPFZX@x~uxa? The completed report is forwarded to the DCDEE Child Care Consultant who will contact the owner/provider to review and discuss the summary report. @Bd^1` RbY$dW1012{10A Z When using the rating scales, each item is scored independently based on whether requirements }M]GN/UfRi{A:{bwQj] O3[-38AZ=^"WkCNx,R.qhthfC{#e>7-No,n!,iq>Z-^){p#I]SghUax -x@;a{>jq\cvFGL7Qzu rc r?bk?qL6 QK*Dk@]OHk*{Ib0 f~h%jq2OPzcq{fNNs`oXbuCNg,qWjo+{}>WQQ yqOu`pe9=uP vkj1fN;W`in(czDsl(anm W(Sq6{(z&}+.`k`_%'&ZE$YIKf#A!Jw< the ECERS as they are not a part of the environment that affects the child. ECERS-R Webinar Series . If there is only one classroom that fits into the age guideline of a rating scale, then that classroom will be assessed. If less than half of the children are present, the assessor will ask the teacher and/or director whether more children are expected to arrive. 978 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[954 38]/Info 953 0 R/Length 110/Prev 533937/Root 955 0 R/Size 992/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream -EM/N?,f %PDF-1.3 % Title. %PDF-1.5 These will include 1 ECERS-R and 2 ITERS-R assessments. Often teachers are concerned that children act differently when there are visitors in the classroom. h Provisions for children with disabilities; endstream endobj 187 0 obj <>/Metadata 15 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[199 0 R]>>/OpenAction[188 0 R/XYZ null null null]/Outlines 19 0 R/PageLabels 179 0 R/PageMode/UseNone/Pages 181 0 R/PieceInfo<>>>/StructTreeRoot 29 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 188 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Type/Page>> endobj 189 0 obj <>stream For each observation, the assessor will complete a detailed report that identifies the programs strengths and areas that could be improved as determined by the Environment Rating Scale assessment. Highly trained assessors record the daily activities and interactions observed in a child care setting using the items found in one of the following four rating scales: The ERS are reliable and valid instruments with many uses, including program enhancement, regulation, and research. This helps insure that children have appropriate experiences, indoors and outdoors, with much time for child-selected learning and consistent expectations. x]o9=@|008+wuAVDb{%eg3'-vw1H~E~|UX|u8>7?^:_._?N_qa}=>\}?Gj/.o(_`X"Yp%\U. However, after a programs star rating is issued, the program may decide to be re-assessed for a higher star rating. hbbd```b`` See chart below todetermine what substantial portion of the day is for your classroom.Length of Session Time Required Length of Session Time . 35. Therefore, it is important for teachers to be aware of what the children enrolled in their classroom experience or would experience at these other times if they attended the extended day programming, even when another teacher is responsible for the children. 1532 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6D38F37B1E1C454C801B1356DFF3ADC6>]/Index[1506 42]/Info 1505 0 R/Length 125/Prev 302844/Root 1507 0 R/Size 1548/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream hb```f``J``e`icd@ A+ g[FMA9K4 V/oex{NT (10Jttt 50vt@lPGGd420] %PDF-1.7 % For programs that include a specific curriculum day (e.g., 8:00-2:30), wrap-around or before/after care hours operated under the same license will be considered, even if separate fees are required. hb```b``c`a``[ @1h``d 4 According to a survey of providers, the five most common ways to prepare include: However, if there are 5, 6, or 7 preschool classrooms then 2 ECERS-R assessments are needed. 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Administrators are likely to have discussion with teachers in each classroom and encourage staff to share their experiences and strategies with each other. Photo Credit: Education Development Center (EDC) 7-Point Scale What children directly experience Interactions How materials and space are used Accessibility Daily schedule and routines 1-2 Inadequate Children might be at risk 3-4 Minimal Meets basic health & safety 5-6 Good Developmentally appropriate endstream endobj startxref Then consider the total number of classrooms in operation. It is common for child care providers to have questions about their assessment report(s). hb```" eahh`*V0sDUYwBD 7IyWKqtI kh2G&g m+Bv#2o=Q^ Meal Guidelines: Ages 1 - 12 and/or Infant Meal Guidelines: Ages 0 to 11 months. ? ECERS Other Variety of daily activities including but not limited to: quiet activity and play, rest and relaxation, eating, toileting 22 CCR 101230 Children must be under the supervision of a teacher at all times 22 CCR 101229 % SACERS-U, Staff Development subscale, items 39-41. The observation will continue for at least 3 hours when using the ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and FCCERS-R, but is also likely that a longer observation will occur. The ECERS-R is used in classrooms where the majority of children are 31 months old and older. Remember to pay attention to items that scored high, and not only any lower scoring items, to make sure the same strong characteristics are present in the areas that scored well before. Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised (ECERS-R) Featuring a new spiral binding, the updated ECERS-R offers more practical assistance in the form of an Expanded Scoresheet (which contains a worksheet) and additional notes for clarification to improve accuracy in scoring. !!9iSyrU8N0;01N6u`Rt}P u4f. 4 0 obj NCRLAP's Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. LsMFEn==7Jey?A@WZ>d1O0O*B'v86 ~uW='wqhR` (m. J Changes in the daily schedule that reduces the amount of time children can access gross motor space and equipment may impact the score of many Items . "cA$C"YC Additionally, to minimize their impact on the child care environment assessors limit interactions with the children or staff during the assessment and will stay in the background as much as possible when conducting the observation. q`UUtxUC~TG4_etv$t2>V=W8\K95^o3o0n-=A"6AF_8Y kvg0BG`r yFHT= 0S//J'!xA_"r>GZ ,4D1daj;B6{{XQV&)z`6`F5`VfGG}HH}#z/F^hhyh TJCDc?A}Q(3ZihW(vfZ0k |#v30>N"K0$J@3KX@u1W_:`k?4v7ZO& The ERS are structured, observation based classroom assessments that providecomprehensive coverage of the environment experienced by children (e.g., physical environment, language-reasoning, interactions, program structure, health and safety). A handout is provided to illustrate the unique requirements for each rating. ECERS only 11. 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After the assessment is scheduled, a packet of information and forms will be sent to you. \D8)NIYR#GPCGbt4 iGBP tO3?&W&=&9SAq30~p & endstream endobj startxref ECERS-R Webinar Series . Therefore, when a classroom includes materials, activities, and a schedule that is developmentally appropriate, the requirements for the many, specific materials found in the ECERS-R should not be surprising for a group of children that includes older two-year-olds. For after school assessments, assessors may conduct an interview before children arrive as well as a post-assessment interview. S@vBy>j3L!pE@*rB"B"B$_y^YU#311 'n=Nr0 %Q (0rEO Compared to the ITERS-R, the ECERS-R does include requirements for additional materials and activities. 70Wt40Wt0C m@f# C4ZK6%MV8*mp`uz%~&.V7.c` 2 U& endstream endobj startxref n68`y^7Eynys_\xF5[AX1F,j]:h$IfPkmW7[WUh^~-izQ4m7 endstream endobj startxref Some of the requirements foritems under this subscale Scoring Refinements. These include the Classroom Information Form, the Teacher Information Form and copies of each classroom's daily schedule. 1547 0 obj <>stream The range of quality scores are easy to understand. q+|+Y?lLZ^\2f+:e^T;1ezvv`M5PDUVhB$JbyIT4pC. To determine how many assessments are needed, first consider the age ranges of the different classrooms and which rating scale they fit into (e.g., infant and toddler rooms use the ITERS-R, older two-year old rooms and preschool rooms use the ECERS-R). x]j0E %%EOF 1506 0 obj <> endobj 0 hb```b``f``"nA10pl`Hh1a|a " v;,P6a^x!UuEwY*p KpTn[+x"cR. 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"#x(>QbS9IXIxqw8~}7 fu|`)dK*Z|j endobj Situations in which Then you and/or your child care consultant may decide to call our office with any questions; your call will be forwarded to the appropriate staff person who will address your questions. The ITERS-R is used when the majority of children are younger than 31 months of age. For example, there are 5 infant and toddler classrooms and 9 preschool classrooms. This project is a program of the FPG Child Development Institute at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. stream %%EOF Description. %%EOF !8.T6'y} iwzni_otmcg+N-?TNA4\S_H]**t*PPOpLjrSr(X6,: !zn{Y}.g8J"= If a classroom enrollment is exactly half and half (e.g., 3 of 6 children are 30 months or younger and 3 children are 31 months and older) then the ITERS-R will be used. The ECERS-R was published in 1998 as an updated version of the original ECERS, which came out in 1980. . *Please note that non-porous dress up clothing items are encouraged during this time due to the current public health situation. endstream endobj 20 0 obj <>stream When there are several classrooms, at least 1/3 of the overall number of classrooms must be assessed, in addition to representing each applicable rating scale. {[HWL._uzA&\HM[#=E@dQ, B_ Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Revised - For children birth through 30 months, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised - For children 31 months (e.g., over 2 1/2 years) through 5 years, Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Revised - Multi-age care for children birth through 12 years old, located in a home environment, School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated edition - For children age 5 year through 12 years, 5 = Good (developmentally appropriate care), ECERS-R Parents and Staff subscale, items 38-43, ITERS-R Parents and Staff subscale, items 33-39, FCCERS-R Parents and Provider subscale, items 35-38. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Whole-group activities for play and learning. &zWG`Y^ . Use the steps below: When there are multiple classrooms, the classroom(s) to be assessed will be selected on the day of the assessment by the assessor(s). Also, new items have been added on Interaction (staff-child, child-child and discipline), Curriculum (nature/science and math/number) Health & Safety and Parents & Staff. Group problem-solving can be helpful. Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) The Third Edition of the ECERS is a major revision that introduces innovations in both the content and administration of the scale while retaining the continuity of the two principal characteristics of the ECERS, namely its comprehensive or global definition of quality and the reliance on observation as the primary source . For example, 10 children are enrolled so 6 must be present for more than half of the observation time. Title. For NC's assessment process, items that directly reflect children's daily experiences are scored. endobj The smallest number of children that can be assessed is two and if only two children are enrolled, then both must be present during the assessment. 0 Following the 3 Star requirements are additional High-Quality Practices that programs must demonstrate to . 0 The Environment Rating Scales can also be purchased from Teachers College Press (1-800-575-6566), Red Leaf Press (1-800-423-8309), Kaplan (1-800-334-2014) and Amazon.com. H4$4jF $ Depending on the facility type, the interview process may involve the child care provider, the lead classroom teacher, and /or other program staff that take care of children at various times of the day. 15 minutes: Arrival and Quiet Centers 5 minutes: Cleanup Time 15 minutes: Whole Group Time . hXn7>&hex &kk, K)re](V,pf8{VQH B-F)HD. Before the observation begins, the assessor will typically greet the owner/director andprovide an overview of the day. %PDF-1.5 % n02rzT"z"z a9xS)Q+Q 1L30R&X`^v >pb~NfGT!~ SV#"C 8Ri`X+DZ]{VhYS}J Ugyd>)IgGgGz!w9"9L$9@$A;l? }?f* >V=,} The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale -- Revised (ECERS-R) is an assessment instrument designed to evaluate programs that provide group care for children in the preschool and kindergarten age range. 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The structure of the ECERS-R recognizes that different types of philosophies, priorities, and characteristics (e.g., teaching strategies, interactions, and various content areas) can lead to positive outcomes for children. hb```\ cc`aX )r008Fb9wK W^8ayXep>`o0w+Lz+oZkK<8nvh~xNq@[L` ,J;SFiKiKtT 991 0 obj <>stream If there are equal numbers of classrooms in age/scale groups and an additional assessment is needed based on the total number of classrooms, the additional assessment and random selection will occur for the rating scale that assesses a younger age group. hVmo6+bNJ@a,s A9G,$w$i$I8BrRc$"&\1D(lP`+38W$"~,vX]yO/n=[:8r;W0Z}Qb~=Y,E6`kX7 `I#rY4g'+oQu~l]Q=;3g:W};.^sSa3fXn.LMtYHAM!,1o.]Y=eQl[o Sp'}QYat?$bPki_ $oG~*Yi,_-7 O*:!. In most circumstances the next assessment attempt will occur within the programs scheduling window; NCRLAP schedulers will contact the program if their window needs to be extended for some reason. How Do You Measure Quality? .8>l o3!yVk&0,cR Typically, most programs that choose to complete the assessment process for the Star Rated License will be assessed every 3 years, unless otherwise specified by their DCDEE Child Care Consultant. 0 endstream endobj 16 0 obj <> endobj 17 0 obj <> endobj 18 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSets[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 19 0 obj <>stream hbbd```b``&[A$9d]"rA$$0;D^$ hbbd```b``Q)fO Ld6"yWH!zhi"#@$3VyD2Mprm$9ylkzyG3X&00R3@ r hb```w $ @6 3@{my2JNbIcg-cc`1F3dtkcoIJB It is important to discuss either option with your child care licensing consultant. V5JA w8&B3QPIPGyDL#u*myuPQT% 9H>mytP0:{s 6CnbNCR/>}LCqXP 82g*))xb3M,D(=\v>8zK"Q!&5P'8f"XX")L1"Z.S(T"z5m1k?&.=B.9!q`f jU 0@&-o&]qy{xZl(CBG6rzT8(voi]ogsv* +T{Op<0"yP`v"5(Ao8[s!(/*Vly'jJYY,I [H XHu'kql2)[Xt!ev" ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . The ECERS-R manual provides specific descriptors for each subscale. 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The following model schedule is provided to Preschool Example in an effort to ensure alignment with the requirements of the Preschool Development Grant and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale's (ECERS) recommendations and best practice. endobj Likewise, if the program has been previously assessed, review of the earlier assessment report(s) can be helpful. - Materials - Arrangement of space - Schedule of the day - How children interact with space and materials Process quality assessment is based on the observation of the ongoing daily program. <> Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised (ECERS-R) The revised ECERS contains inclusive and culturally sensitive indicators for many items. For after school assessments using the SACERS-U, the observation will continue for at least 2 hours, but may last longer during assessments that occur on full days such as during the summer. In North Carolina, the FCCERS-R is used to assess programs with a FCCH license and also those classified as small centers in a residence. In this case they may choose to complete the grievance process and send their concerns about the assessment results in writing. Most ofthese items relate to time spent in free play/learning centers. 2015 - 2016 ECERS- R Results [1] For more information about the ECERS-R scale and ECERS-R item requirements, please see the QUEENS POINTE TALENT, INC. D:bvdW*aZ[6N K,er\v40!4cV*>[n(am:cUNBRHHx,EQap~/ ^QkZhfZU Pf+noE$d]cfQ!g. By planning and implementing a daily schedule that incorporates the most important requirements of an ECERS evaluation, you will provide children with a learning-rich day with plenty of teacher-directed and child-led activities. During the visit, the assessor will observe and take notes on a wide variety of interactions, activities, and materials as required by the rating scale. The Observation |s?^+4|,W,?UlV"+j)[jnrz}~`q VO1FMfegMS8JAGu:e**)3=PWRH5^V/ G>_B^oV-7{~K- I!F! 1. U:cvkyY-z u"@`QC[*f)`{k}#\6q.HNp9C2wEu+:! zAG9b Nl 60(n/_elp6_G^W8QN36G@X`@-BaOi*/~PWmW ]B} -1B0f8uj!`ej@@O^P7]cP^YLp <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> As a certified ECERS-3 observer, I'm asked all the time what teachers NEED to do during an observation and this resource is the answer to that question! 2 0 obj Upon Arrival of the Assessor Talk with a DCDEE Child Care Consultant about the assessment and/or receive assistance from an outside agency (such as your local Smart Start Partnership or Child Care Resource & Referral). There are several standard documents that you should be aware and your consultant may have other documents related to the program standards portion of the NC Star Rated License. %PDF-1.5 % Group time. At least two children must be enrolled for the assessment to occur. BcpPDD:HFI'_wHgO_hH DFeb^uVs!E^U^6O"h 8[U4[ml>nkh3k=45KYC^>rze:P9dGj-Vr >iv'@LbC<3iuNv[2;OeX`:zta8aad}bOON.#DICn'' o}33DSICm' _b6N^}Am[cTDICn[' T)=\;U/d]/1\"IBut" t%JaMJ3wuL,k.7 Q{4 7=;r\:Qs9\9S8Ph8vn5M3Z2BRIH 10:=L/be4&g9L$b9@aCcnl= 1XI9]SA-x&cTQt!L7"]b{*U`0"TNl*BI# mobXTejA:$ .$HVo H1ET XDi$)Pg{} ;| The assessor will arrive when the center or home opens or when children are arriving. For example, the assessor will observe indoor and outdoor spaces for play and routine care, materials used by the children, health practices, staff/child interactions, and so on. \jG3Vq8tF?i85X:vk!4S?%.}28!T4z:8tS%=iz=/x_ E; Adult interaction is in response to children's needs. 37. At the "5" level, 11 items involve substantial portion of the day (1/3 of session). When there are several classrooms, at least 1/3 of the overall number of classrooms must be assessed, in addition to representing each applicable rating scale. ECERS Environmental Requirements Title 22 Title 5/Education Code/ECERS Buildings and Grounds A comfortable temperature shall be maintained at all times Keep center clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair Use of protective devic es such as nonslip material on rugs Keep all areas of potential hazard free of obstruction

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