However, if there are 5, 6, or 7 preschool classrooms then 2 ECERS-R assessments are needed. S@vBy>j3L!pE@*rB"B"B$_y^YU#311 'n=Nr0 %Q (0rEO 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). N~z8b^u7"w@I!%IJO9RNTuoF>q!Y!. B^. vqB'I/(' m"y?=F4a:~8%20pMpK8H}EAyx0^#o[3lJoc^|i- VCtTKFT.KzD>fG4IoGcdXg`0Fc8Up0O2v=j|hBO5U2ANOw(~ZUC=t}\q3'mOD_~2O*#V Y0IhF|a-^@whO|,Q Sample Schedule B (same schedule as above with more transitions specified) 7:30 Arrive in room, wash hands Comment: ECERS does not require this level of specificity. Therefore, the earliest time any children are allowed to attend, until the time the program closes are the programs operating hours. ECERS-R Webinar Series . 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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. YoungStar Consultant will contact your program to schedule an initial visit and . 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. 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. &3_o5^[&v"NU\/mo@uf&|zcO$4>`qBOrT$;PC>8?`qJqy! n7 For example, there is one toddler room, one preschool room, and one afterschool group. %%EOF 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. |s?^+4|,W,?UlV"+j)[jnrz}~`q VO1FMfegMS8JAGu:e**)3=PWRH5^V/ G>_B^oV-7{~K- I!F! 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). 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. endstream endobj 745 0 obj <>stream >WK For example, 10 children are enrolled so 6 must be present for more than half of the observation time. Also consider networking with providers who have experienced the assessment process. 4. 36 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<9AF90597F5FE0684DF29FC8322EC004C>]/Index[15 39]/Info 14 0 R/Length 104/Prev 127231/Root 16 0 R/Size 54/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream The ECERS-R manual provides specific descriptors for each subscale. ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . 0 r Title. \jG3Vq8tF?i85X:vk!4S?%.}28!T4z:8tS%=iz=/x_ E; 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. Likewise, if the program has been previously assessed, review of the earlier assessment report(s) can be helpful. q`UUtxUC~TG4_etv$t2>V=W8\K95^o3o0n-=A"6AF_8Y kvg0BG`r yFHT= 0S//J'!xA_"r>GZ ,4D1daj;B6{{XQV&)z`6`F5`VfGG}HH}#z/F^hhyh %PDF-1.3 % For example, there are 5 infant and toddler classrooms and 5 preschool classrooms. 2015 - 2016 ECERS- R Results [1] For more information about the ECERS-R scale and ECERS-R item requirements, please see the QUEENS POINTE TALENT, INC. hbbd```b`` "H] md n %,kA$g>EAo4/?e` Adult interaction is in response to children's needs. _}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;$ According to a survey of providers, the five most common ways to prepare include: ?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 endstream endobj 199 0 obj <>>>/Lang(en-US)/MarkInfo<>/Metadata 12 0 R/Pages 196 0 R/StructTreeRoot 20 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 200 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 196 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 201 0 obj <>stream 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. 35 0 obj <> endobj 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. For NC's assessment process, items that directly reflect children's daily experiences are scored. 35. <> hbbd```b`` q+dL6`DDe4X X Schedule (All About ECERS- R p.353) At least one-third of the day is set aside for center time (2 hours, 7 . 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. %%EOF 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 Scale consists of 35 items organized into 6 subscales: ERS and Environment Rating Scale are registered trademarks of Teachers College, Columbia University.. 2. 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. Please have the necessary paperwork completed and available to give to the assessors before the observation. 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 It is important to discuss either option with your child care licensing consultant. 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). NC Additional Notes for each rating scale. There should not be a sudden need to overhaul a classroom because one or even a few children are now 31 months old. Some of the requirements foritems under this subscale Scoring Refinements. 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 Some of the requirements foritems under this subscale Scoring Refinements. ECERS Daily Schedule ChecklistYes No ? At least one assessment will be needed per applicable scale. % endstream endobj 955 0 obj <>/Metadata 80 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[979 0 R]>>/Outlines 108 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 949 0 R/StructTreeRoot 141 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 956 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 957 0 obj <>stream It is a better indicator of the level . A handout is provided to illustrate the unique requirements for each rating. 3\Oo: >0TXO( 8&Az~rO%J8+%AZdr+jQX$. 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. ? 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. *Please note that non-porous dress up clothing items are encouraged during this time due to the current public health situation. The assessor will arrive when the center or home opens or when children are arriving. However, 7:35 Classroom meeting/circle time 7:53 Wash hands, travel to cafeteria 8:00 Breakfast q+|+Y?lLZ^\2f+:e^T;1ezvv`M5PDUVhB$JbyIT4pC. The interview takes place during naptime or while a substitute teacher replaces the child care provider. For each observation, the assessor will complete a detailed report that identifies the programs strengths and areas that could be improved as determined by the Environment Rating Scale assessment. 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To ensure a valid assessment, the typical daily schedule should be followed and only the usual classroom staff should be present. hVmo6+bHNJ@a4@dSA9G,$~w$%i[Z8w0&'Ap"B&JnN,0IL$%B+MrA{3_MP34`8-U/j&wKYItVrC IXK.%O U\^]N)G School age children need to be in care for at least two hours each afternoon before a SACERS-U assessment can be completed. 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). 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. 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=,} hb```b``f``"nA10pl`Hh1a|a " v;,P6a^x!UuEwY*p KpTn[+x"cR. 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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. Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3). 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. If only one child is enrolled, an assessment will not occur. See chart below todetermine what substantial portion of the day is for your classroom.Length of Session Time Required Length of Session Time . %PDF-1.5 % hsNS&1pSZ'YRu,w>JPr(?fg~*W?TF It is common for child care providers to have questions about their assessment report(s). Prepare your facility to maximize the assessment process through quality enhancements. Group problem-solving can be helpful. hb```w $ @6 3@{my2JNbIcg-cc`1F3dtkcoIJB hb```f``J``e`icd@ A+ g[FMA9K4 V/oex{NT (10Jttt 50vt@lPGGd420] An ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and SACERS-U assessment will be needed, so each room will be assessed. 0 Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised (ECERS-R) The revised ECERS contains inclusive and culturally sensitive indicators for many items. endstream endobj startxref 0 for applied star rating by submitting documentation that meets the requirements from any level and any category. By using this site, you are agreeing to our. 0 The Observation 3. 1244 0 obj <>stream 0 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. P5$MJ3]3;::A pA192P`{9 u@ji>>C0p1 7^ W:$j 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. 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*:!. 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. 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. Before the observation begins, the assessor will typically greet the owner/director andprovide an overview of the day. This means that 3 assessments are needed in total. 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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. 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 Read and study the Environment Rating Scales and the NC Additional Notes. 37. For example, there are 5 infant and toddler classrooms and 9 preschool classrooms. However, after a programs star rating is issued, the program may decide to be re-assessed for a higher star rating. 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. ECERS Materials Requirement ECERS Minimum Materials Requirement *Material should consist of two contrasted items (e.g., sushi and a burrito or challah loaf and a croissant). These will include 3 ECERS-R and 2 ITERS-R assessments. !8.T6'y} iwzni_otmcg+N-?TNA4\S_H]**t*PPOpLjrSr(X6,: !zn{Y}.g8J"= 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 Following the 3 Star requirements are additional High-Quality Practices that programs must demonstrate to . 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 LsMFEn==7Jey?A@WZ>d1O0O*B'v86 ~uW='wqhR` (m. Often teachers are concerned that children act differently when there are visitors in the classroom. 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 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 completed report is forwarded to the DCDEE Child Care Consultant who will contact the owner/provider to review and discuss the summary report. 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 . 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This generally occurswhen children are not using the space andchildren will not be photographed. endstream endobj 20 0 obj <>stream endstream endobj startxref f4Fmm&oz?VpXV'P1sPFZX@x~uxa? !!9iSyrU8N0;01N6u`Rt}P u4f. 'DP{,R%#9 *C@ usut+c^+ HuD'\Oobty*_'OWdYpvFcAl'@N}vKq:6H^REN?_Msg={-*OcY8j!g~Iguh3@GJ3Tb'^{fs@&X,jK^q8:z_J[vz Since assessors do not interact with them, most children quickly lose interest. Compared to the ITERS-R, the ECERS-R does include requirements for additional materials and activities. 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. These will include 1 ECERS-R and 2 ITERS-R assessments. %%EOF 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. 1 0 obj The tool is also used by the California Quality Rating and Improvement System (CA-QRIS) as one of the elements rated for quality. 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We encourage you to share your questions with your child care consultant. 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Free play; 36. This project is a program of the FPG Child Development Institute at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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. ?IQ@IAYGl~w'R,Ia@"NGKEd,1Te$:KVh5<1Hps2nZAj 4F|el*n65o6u!>C5)kyFe^YGn~auhOe. 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{} ;| C )%4,+>,VLF%A8g!8 / The range of quality scores are easy to understand. endstream endobj startxref Then consider the total number of classrooms in operation. 5. (ECERS-R) to Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-3 (ECERS-3) hao6 dqF#GMor. 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. Description. This means that 5 assessments are needed in total. 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 1For more information about the ECERS-R scale and ECERS-R item requirements, please see the All About the ECERS-R book, and the ECERS-R spiral bound scale. 247 0 obj <>stream D2 -EM/N?,f 5{V=|Go1`3y =lbIY=%XiyQWaH~ m?_Xu>V*` l.7>%{m4pS[ xp! 4 There are additional requirements for a re-assessment process in NC Pre-K programs and Developmental Day licensed sites, when a classroom score is less than 5.0. 741 0 obj <> endobj D:bvdW*aZ[6N K,er\v40!4cV*>[n(am:cUNBRHHx,EQap~/ ^QkZhfZU Pf+noE$d]cfQ!g. [YTG@ihJ^ Provisional Ratings Observation Process (PROP) Rating Requirements for Star Ratings 3 & 4 Provisional Ratings Observation Process (PROP) Rating Requirements for Star Ratings 3 & 4 Due to COVID-19, onsite, in-person classroom assessments using Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) tools cannot occur. %%EOF hb```b``c`a``[ @1h``d 4 U:cvkyY-z u"@`QC[*f)`{k}#\6q.HNp9C2wEu+:! zAG9b Nl 60(n/_elp6_G^W8QN36G@X`@-BaOi*/~PWmW ]B} -1B0f8uj!`ej@@O^P7]cP^YLp This helps insure that children have appropriate experiences, indoors and outdoors, with much time for child-selected learning and consistent expectations. hb```\ cc`aX )r008Fb9wK 0 endstream endobj 36 0 obj <> endobj 37 0 obj <> endobj 38 0 obj <>stream Teachers need to be aware of their own reactions to the stress/pressure of an assessment and make sure to avoid changing their own behaviors or expectations for children when there is an assessor present. 7IyWKqtI endobj In child care centers that have multiple classrooms for one of the more of the rating scales, classrooms to be assessed are chosen on the day of each assessment using random selection. endobj endstream endobj 746 0 obj <>stream hV]O;+~o[)m*h+BoV${s#%(Yw.iE=3s !D/ Qp These include the Classroom Information Form, the Teacher Information Form and copies of each classroom's daily schedule. For example, if a facility has 1-4 preschool classrooms then 1 ECERS-R assessment is needed. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Whole-group activities for play and learning. 218 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<36A967192DA90A45BD3FCE49572ABCF6>]/Index[198 50]/Info 197 0 R/Length 104/Prev 339421/Root 199 0 R/Size 248/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 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! %PDF-1.5 % "cA$C"YC hbbd```b``Q)fO Ld6"yWH!zhi"#@$3VyD2Mprm$9ylkzyG3X&00R3@ r 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).
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