Schedule. W^8ayXep>`o0w+Lz+oZkK<8nvh~xNq@[L` ,J;SFiKiKtT Prepare your facility to maximize the assessment process through quality enhancements. Page 3 of 24. This generally occurswhen children are not using the space andchildren will not be photographed. .8>l o3!yVk&0,cR 0 5{V=|Go1`3y =lbIY=%XiyQWaH~ m?_Xu>V*` l.7>%{m4pS[ xp! 4 o-?{X0bf9~{;UL>85c`*,y@E c`R;N2b i hb```w $ @6 3@{my2JNbIcg-cc`1F3dtkcoIJB %PDF-1.5 % 7.2 At least 5 books related to current classroom activities or themes Possible topics: Differing abilities szN8&"As)YX:kB5X1=aT H\n0. On the morning of the assessment, the assessor will double check childrens birth dates to insure that the correct rating scale is used that day, based on childrens ages. endstream endobj startxref {[HWL._uzA&\HM[#=E@dQ, B_ ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . 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Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) and develop a plan to assure your program is aligned with these concepts which include: Free Play: Children are permitted to select materials and companions and as far as possible manage play independently. 6. 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. The completed report is forwarded to the DCDEE Child Care Consultant who will contact the owner/provider to review and discuss the summary report. 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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. Likewise, if the program has been previously assessed, review of the earlier assessment report(s) can be helpful. To ensure a valid assessment, the typical daily schedule should be followed and only the usual classroom staff should be present. 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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. 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. 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 J 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. hb``` cc`aX$Q7j=chy@M_Clz`$^;"0;DY%?^SYt ^PE$Zq$T\!M@`{$VJ b;d8FIGQY 4V#HADX^(^`vHd 1YbhFXi1 V2`d9 0e .y&'8T0Z0]`2>9Br5/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Free play; 36. 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Then you and/or your child care consultant may decide to call our office with any questions; your call will be forwarded to the appropriate staff person who will address your questions. 1547 0 obj <>stream ECERS only 11. LsMFEn==7Jey?A@WZ>d1O0O*B'v86 ~uW='wqhR` (m. This can help identify indicators beyond a lower scoring indicator or even those at the 7 level, where additional consideration may be helpful in improving children's experiences. [YTG@ihJ^ At the "5" level, 11 items involve substantial portion of the day (1/3 of session). A classroom and curriculum geared toward developmentally appropriate practice will lead to generally good behavior that is the product of self-motivation rather than the result of punishment and control. {AR'&|Bt~8A]KUc7AWM;.xW{vuZ |s?^+4|,W,?UlV"+j)[jnrz}~`q VO1FMfegMS8JAGu:e**)3=PWRH5^V/ G>_B^oV-7{~K- I!F! 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In most circumstances the next assessment attempt will occur within the programs scheduling window; NCRLAP schedulers will contact the program if their window needs to be extended for some reason. endstream endobj startxref By using this site, you are agreeing to our. x]j0E ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . As a certified ECERS-3 observer, I'm asked all the time what teachers NEED to do during an observation and this resource is the answer to that question! qP }$r 0 1506 0 obj <> endobj 1. This may include brainstorming with staff, training and technical assistance from local or regional resources, purchasing equipment, rearranging rooms, or reviewing and revising policies, procedures, and daily practices. 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What Does the ECERS-3 Measure? 7.1 "Wide selection" means a "significant variety" of topics. The assessor will arrive when the center or home opens or when children are arriving. Description. The ECERS-R was published in 1998 as an updated version of the original ECERS, which came out in 1980. . "#x(>QbS9IXIxqw8~}7 fu|`)dK*Z|j D:bvdW*aZ[6N K,er\v40!4cV*>[n(am:cUNBRHHx,EQap~/ ^QkZhfZU Pf+noE$d]cfQ!g. 15 0 obj <> endobj Requirements for Star Ratings by Grow NJ Kids Rating Star Rating ERS (ECERS-3/ITERS-3) Implementation of Curriculum (GNJK Standard: 2.4.1) Range of Points for required documentation Average of 3.75 No subscale below a 3.0 The ECERS-R is a tool that is used by the ELCD to assess the classroom environment of center-based programs as part of the requirements for quality elements of CDE subsidized child care contracts. The following model schedule is provided to Preschool Example in an effort to ensure alignment with the requirements of the Preschool Development Grant and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale's (ECERS) recommendations and best practice. If less than half of the children are present, the assessor will ask the teacher and/or director whether more children are expected to arrive. hVmo6+bHNJ@a4@dSA9G,$~w$%i[Z8w0&'Ap"B&JnN,0IL$%B+MrA{3_MP34`8-U/j&wKYItVrC IXK.%O U\^]N)G hao6 endstream endobj startxref Examines the daily schedule, the amount of time children are kept in whole groups, transitions, and provisions for students . 1. %PDF-1.5 % Some of the requirements foritems under this subscale Scoring Refinements. 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. 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. endobj What are the requirements for language and reasoning activity subscale and items that can be used by coaches and trainers to support quality improvement and higher future ratings? It is a better indicator of the level . The assessment report includes a section called "Summary of Indicators Not Receiving Credit" that identifies every indicator where requirements were not met. ECERS-R Webinar Series . It is important to discuss either option with your child care licensing consultant. 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Participate in a self-assessment before the scheduled assessment. hb```b``f``"nA10pl`Hh1a|a " v;,P6a^x!UuEwY*p KpTn[+x"cR. E\9yE4& xMi6HQ")O`N#PhN4|7PP $+`RAu2J^j`;::+:@ `,H nXk#HBAA8P Situations in which If only one child is enrolled, an assessment will not occur. the ECERS as they are not a part of the environment that affects the child. hbbd``b`~$Aj $X@@BbpE G@ Dl . 2. 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Keep in mind that for questions or information specific to NC's assessment process, NCRLAP's website is the primary source to use. The interview takes place during naptime or while a substitute teacher replaces the child care provider. Often teachers are concerned that children act differently when there are visitors in the classroom. For example, 10 children are enrolled so 6 must be present for more than half of the observation time. %%EOF . Any changes should reflect the best practices for young children and should improve the quality of the program on an ongoing basis. 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). 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. 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. The Environment Rating Scales require a 30 to 45 minute interview with the teacher or child care provider after the observation to complete scoring. Schedule (All About ECERS- R p.353) At least one-third of the day is set aside for center time (2 hours, 7 . Additionally, SACERS-U items 12, 14, and 43-47 are not scored. G7Y\fM1nd+::;@IhPL`D2 rT F.O*/@Z"YH:LY`A9K[QA{C2dF9pV1.ou(x`qeULSI@U gk R,J + [y <> Description. 2 0 obj hN#9_ m4B20H@$d&RF;n9@.U!QLfb0L eKg. P5$MJ3]3;::A pA192P`{9 u@ji>>C0p1 7^ W:$j hbbd```b`` According to a survey of providers, the five most common ways to prepare include: 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. 2. 0 After the assessment is scheduled, a packet of information and forms will be sent to you. 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 . 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. q+|+Y?lLZ^\2f+:e^T;1ezvv`M5PDUVhB$JbyIT4pC. This project is a program of the FPG Child Development Institute at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There should not be a sudden need to overhaul a classroom because one or even a few children are now 31 months old. However, after a programs star rating is issued, the program may decide to be re-assessed for a higher star rating. 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. 741 0 obj <> endobj hb```\ cc`aX )r008Fb9wK 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 1 0 obj for applied star rating by submitting documentation that meets the requirements from any level and any category. 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. endstream endobj 36 0 obj <> endobj 37 0 obj <> endobj 38 0 obj <>stream HVMo6WQ[lA=8?wf(Y6nk&)73oH9={n 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. @)cC'LLB5Vo4SkY`5}7Q:,w#?_le3UvZit-W:,+>vaibR{GEt$7]m0 .oSfI>$jW*2>Of0)(z@+taZFs6!d!8:Moa6yUeVPzb#?U>UU?,I*Vxq56)E^,kOrSSl;!FEY98zs`(D2k]$ QB4R, endstream endobj 1507 0 obj <>/Metadata 69 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[1533 0 R]>>/Outlines 95 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 1501 0 R/StructTreeRoot 134 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1508 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1509 0 obj <>stream For after school assessments, assessors may conduct an interview before children arrive as well as a post-assessment interview. These include the Classroom Information Form, the Teacher Information Form and copies of each classroom's daily schedule. Please have the necessary paperwork completed and available to give to the assessors before the observation. % endstream endobj startxref 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

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