%%EOF 7IyWKqtI Often teachers are concerned that children act differently when there are visitors in the classroom. Adult interaction is in response to children's needs. %%EOF P5$MJ3]3;::A pA192P`{9 u@ji>>C0p1 7^ W:$j Description. 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. Programs may be concerned that a classroom will suddenly change from an ITERS-R classroom into an ECERS-R classroom because of one childs birth date. Prepare your facility to maximize the assessment process through quality enhancements. f4Fmm&oz?VpXV'P1sPFZX@x~uxa? 1547 0 obj <>stream It is important to discuss either option with your child care licensing consultant. In child care centers that have multiple classrooms for one of the more of the rating scales, classrooms to be assessed are chosen on the day of each assessment using random selection. When school-age children are combined with preschool children in the afternoons, the ages of the majority of children enrolled will determine if a SACERS-U is needed. [YTG@ihJ^ For example, 10 children are enrolled so 6 must be present for more than half of the observation time. These documents are available under the "Resources" menu and include: This generally occurswhen children are not using the space andchildren will not be photographed. TJCDc?A}Q(3ZihW(vfZ0k |#v30>N"K0$J@3KX@u1W_:`k?4v7ZO& %%EOF Also, new items have been added on Interaction (staff-child, child-child and discipline), Curriculum (nature/science and math/number) Health & Safety and Parents & Staff. For programs that include a specific curriculum day (e.g., 8:00-2:30), wrap-around or before/after care hours operated under the same license will be considered, even if separate fees are required. Group problem-solving can be helpful. Please have the necessary paperwork completed and available to give to the assessors before the observation. 5. "#x(>QbS9IXIxqw8~}7 fu|`)dK*Z|j hVmo6+bHNJ@a4@dSA9G,$~w$%i[Z8w0&'Ap"B&JnN,0IL$%B+MrA{3_MP34`8-U/j&wKYItVrC IXK.%O U\^]N)G 1230 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<0174C774DB214944AC656BFD73EFA6F9>]/Index[1205 40]/Info 1204 0 R/Length 115/Prev 488749/Root 1206 0 R/Size 1245/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream % 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. %PDF-1.5 % The interview takes place during naptime or while a substitute teacher replaces the child care provider. The Scale consists of 35 items organized into 6 subscales: ERS and Environment Rating Scale are registered trademarks of Teachers College, Columbia University.. %PDF-1.7 % endstream endobj startxref 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. 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. After the assessment is scheduled, a packet of information and forms will be sent to you. 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). It is a better indicator of the level . It also helps the schedule run smoothly when classrooms and toilets are very Beyond that consider the following: For the ERS assessment process, a programs operating hours are determined based on when the program opens and closes, rather than a shorter time period when specific programming occurs. endobj q`UUtxUC~TG4_etv$t2>V=W8\K95^o3o0n-=A"6AF_8Y kvg0BG`r yFHT= 0S//J'!xA_"r>GZ ,4D1daj;B6{{XQV&)z`6`F5`VfGG}HH}#z/F^hhyh (ECERS-R) to Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-3 (ECERS-3) @Bd^1` RbY$dW1012{10A Z the ECERS as they are not a part of the environment that affects the child. S@vBy>j3L!pE@*rB"B"B$_y^YU#311 'n=Nr0 %Q (0rEO >vgYw.soWod%lpXwrCwAt"2_D %%EOF \D8)NIYR#GPCGbt4 iGBP tO3?&W&=&9SAq30~p & How Do You Measure Quality? 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. For example, if a facility has 1-4 preschool classrooms then 1 ECERS-R assessment is needed. More than half of the children enrolled must be present for more than half of the observation time, for an assessment to be considered valid. n6oO^3y"iS[3~}qYnyY7!bwyY,tsH*&n1_S. 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 |s?^+4|,W,?UlV"+j)[jnrz}~`q VO1FMfegMS8JAGu:e**)3=PWRH5^V/ G>_B^oV-7{~K- I!F! %%EOF An ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and SACERS-U assessment will be needed, so each room will be assessed. 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 NCRLAP's Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. These will include 1 ECERS-R and 2 ITERS-R assessments. What Does the ECERS-3 Measure? Set up a daily schedule that . The ECERS-3 observation can take place any day of the week; therefore, it is important for gross motor play to take place at the same time so everyday activities are predictable to children. Therefore, the earliest time any children are allowed to attend, until the time the program closes are the programs operating hours. endobj 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. 0 Provisions for children with disabilities; %PDF-1.5 % There are some items and subscales that are not scored and these are: Copies of all of the rating scales are available at your local Resource & Referral and/or Partnership agencies. 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. 2. If additional assessments are needed to reach 1/3 of the total classrooms, additional assessment(s) will be needed starting with the age/scale group that has the most classrooms. Title. 3. endstream endobj startxref If there is only one classroom that fits into the age guideline of a rating scale, then that classroom will be assessed. Some of the requirements for items under this subscale Scoring Refinements . 1 0 obj <>>> Assessors may also take photographs of the indoor/outdoor spaces and materials as part of their documentation. "Z/pP) NnM=YRa,/l4O^!^;o3&S-TVueVJN"#*AJf9v]QS. r3d;WQtDrl.bvDlU-^z^s?t\u%dY6o?y# a Administrators are likely to have discussion with teachers in each classroom and encourage staff to share their experiences and strategies with each other. 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Em`#1^e{0B7&z9i9>,"A)|9"5z#S:as=^p4X'^I5YOZEBo{wcJ)&7q; 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. hb```b``f``"nA10pl`Hh1a|a " v;,P6a^x!UuEwY*p KpTn[+x"cR. E\9yE4& xMi6HQ")O`N#PhN4|7PP $+`RAu2J^j`;::+:@ `,H nXk#HBAA8P hb```w $ @6 3@{my2JNbIcg-cc`1F3dtkcoIJB ;1o12a u6Ipk9uuH&=W"..O`^-if@g30yL]w,boL7yyL@8E(n$h(z%[7g{IH)DoHi(;6iTt32aCzzK+a:$}dS6lQRT'Z:nE:5-"goR}//Ig? Description. !8.T6'y} iwzni_otmcg+N-?TNA4\S_H]**t*PPOpLjrSr(X6,: !zn{Y}.g8J"= 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. . If there are times of the day that tend to be more challenging or there are other predictable "higher need" times or situations, consider whether other program level resources, such as strategically using additional staff at these times, could be used to support teachers and enhance the functioning of each classroom. Upon Arrival of the Assessor This means that 5 assessments are needed in total. However, 7:35 Classroom meeting/circle time 7:53 Wash hands, travel to cafeteria 8:00 Breakfast 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" "NK00  Ko endstream endobj startxref If the majority of children are school-age, a SACERS-U assessment will be completed, even if there are some younger children enrolled. ECERS-R Webinar Series . The Environment Rating Scales require a 30 to 45 minute interview with the teacher or child care provider after the observation to complete scoring. These include the Classroom Information Form, the Teacher Information Form and copies of each classroom's daily schedule. For after school assessments, assessors may conduct an interview before children arrive as well as a post-assessment interview. 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 Interview with Staff 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. o-?{X0bf9~{;UL>85c`*,y@E c`R;N2b i 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). ?it*Cl[dDsD7&NV $K7%L6,v*Q$M PASnI@14j:PWaj\d .8E4@z uUD%Egb@kd6/h`.@:X@)H3Fl XI ,^! l` Q ,d1BM3h d@`dbe qFa8"$bob90.FF)|8539@sW1{BE@EH;2f`Uu )?Ue W 766 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<7350763FFB908C42AF24DE1EFAEF2538><6C13A251553FAB4E8975F2BD8AB781F4>]/Index[741 40]/Info 740 0 R/Length 115/Prev 271419/Root 742 0 R/Size 781/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream hao6 0 -01Fn.!.D1$T8bS@a*@GSjJDus=a|e11&Y3Q`b .mNlmIz~Xq%bO}}WG"'4 _B]t5yjNQ/Lm30!D:P?wF=y;!;3LDks0zo)3a s&b7q6R6"?7))n)Ud|H$&L.0rzX ("4(q``(zYSQ7ja 26{-k!Glk?0v*!uT>.AX\p=lF D.-K"?|PoLI@=,4yr:H)T_2v=4'y=T\68X^aCW/%OG7FXe{ hePZ]8) m9;8c:~=32QxFOh?.D:H/[x\Bs endstream endobj 36 0 obj <> endobj 37 0 obj <> endobj 38 0 obj <>stream 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. Keep in mind that for questions or information specific to NC's assessment process, NCRLAP's website is the primary source to use. H4$4jF $ endstream endobj 1206 0 obj <>/Metadata 76 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[1231 0 R]>>/Outlines 102 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 1200 0 R/StructTreeRoot 139 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1207 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1208 0 obj <>stream ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . If a program that scored at least 4.0 on each rating scale assessment wants to reapply for a higher star rating, the facility will be responsible for the cost of the re-assessment(s). s5j#Ng5S`"V|c1Xpr>9E@&aFjRpKt=.8Ai+ga!;bZxZQ'.QBtXLb"@msaAo Then consider the total number of classrooms in operation. For NC's assessment process, items that directly reflect children's daily experiences are scored. We encourage you to share your questions with your child care consultant. 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