Building on extensive feedback from the field as well as vigorous new research on how best to support infant and toddler development and learning, the authors have revised and updated the widely used infanttoddler environment rating scale. Cur107 understanding the infanttoddler environment. Infant toddler environment rating scale revised itersr. Indoor space children need sufficient space that is well lit and has a comfortable temperature for learning and playing. Early childhood environment rating scale revised ecers r hand washing will be scored as intended by the authors. Is this a shortterm, midterm, or not feasible goal.
Score sheet infanttoddler environment rating scalerevised. Infant toddler environment rating scalerevised spiral iters. Tips for ecers r free play, means that children are permitted to select materials and companions and to the extent possible manage their play independently. Infanttoddler environment rating scale iters, revised edition. Training objectives identify 3 reasons why we want to measure quality in child care identify 4 environment rating. G the observation will include one 2530 minute interview per facility with the director. This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the iters r, as used for the assessment portion of the nc star rated.
Sample family child care environment rating scale revised edition dear family child care home provider, this is a sample of some of the items that are the minimum environmental requirements as determined by the california department of education for a licensed family child care home to be a part of the state funded family child care network. Infanttoddler environment rating scale revised edition itersrupdated 8122018 statements of developmentally appropriate practice for items included on the tennessee child care evaluation program space and furnishings 1. Otherwise iters r will be used to assess the classroom. Infanttoddler environment rating scale iters, revised edition richard clifford, debby cryer, thelma harms, evaluates personal care routines, furnishings, language, fine and grossmotor activities, creative activities, social development, and adult needs. Early childhood environmental rating scale ecersr 107. The iters3 maintains the basic properties of these two scales. Infant toddler environment rating scale iters 3 available for download and read online in oth. This document briefly summarizes some of the handwashing and some health requirements for the iters r, ecers r, and fccers r. This text includes all of the important reminders that teachers should be using on an everyday basis in order to provide a highqual.
I know all of our spanish speaking staff members will feel much more comfortable using this invaluable tool written in their native language. For infants under one year of age, no blankets should be placed in the crib. Score sheet expanded version early childhood environment. List all of the scores given to the items from the ers score sheet in the. Early childhood environment rating scale ecers3 pdf. Pdf download infanttoddler environment rating scale iters. Situations in which children are assigned to activities by staff or staff select the materials that individual children may use do not count as free play. Score sheet expanded version early childhood environment rating scale revised thelma harms, richard m. Infanttoddler environment rating scale iters, revised.
Iters 3 online training will be posted in march 2018 average score requirements for subscales and average scores will be the same as the ecers3 rooms in which 75% of children are birth up to 36 months at time of ratingswill be observed with iters 3 iters r or iters 3. Keep out of the reach of children will be scored as intended by the authors requiring that these. Iters is an acronym that stands for infant toddler childhood environment rating scale. Twenty seconds minimal for hand washing and staff hand washing should occur prior to diapering. Similarly to ecers r, it is used to assess universal aspects of ece. I was so pleased to locate the early childhood environmental rating scale in spanish via the kaplan website. Date of assessment, time that the evaluator observed. Thus the iters3 field test focused primarily on the degree to which this new version maintains the ability to be used reliably under normal data collection protocols. Infanttoddler environment rating scale revised edition. When an interview is conducted, notes from the interview will be clearly documented and attached to the score sheet.
Health reminders for the iters r ecers r and fccers r this report shows statewide and county iters r scores for nc star. Pdf infant toddler environment rating scale iters 3. Further explanation of each item scored below a 5 is included on the pages to follow. Get all of the important bullet points for iters 3 to use yourself or to share with the teachers in your early learning center.
Ers forms desired results for children and families. Iters is a tool used to measure the quality of your programs. In addition, a copy of the most current nc additional notes available at. Reflect situations that programs commonly score low on focus on implementable changes provide a starting point for program leaders to have conversations with prek staff and refine program goals. Thus the iters 3 field test focused primarily on the degree to which this new version maintains the ability to be used reliably under normal data collection protocols.
The early childhood environment rating scalerevised a thorough revision of the ecers, designed to assess group programs for preschoolkindergarten aged. The content areas were shifted to reflect increased focus on areas of. Examining the psychometric properties of the infanttoddler environment rating scalerevised edition in a highstakes context. Jul 07, 2017 building on extensive feedback from the field as well as vigorous new research on how best to support infant and toddler development and learning, the authors have revised and updated the widely used infanttoddler environment rating scale. The longanticipated new version of the internationally recognized early childhood environment rating scale, ecers3, focuses on the full range of needs of preschool and kindergartenaged children. Iters score sheet fill online, printable, fillable, blank pdffiller. Score sheet expanded version family child care environment.
Ecers r 101 why the dece uses the ecers r tool what the ecers r tool measures, broadly what to expect before, during, and after an ecers r assessment what resources are available to support you ecers r 102 this webinar provides a deep dive into the space and furnishings subscale. Infanttoddler iters r early childhood ecers r schoolage care sacers family child care fccers 1 ers 3. Infanttoddler environment rating scale revised edition iters r updated 8122018 statements of developmentally appropriate practice for items included on the tennessee child care evaluation program space and furnishings 1. Download early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3 in pdf and epub formats for free. Designed for use in centerbased child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 30 months of age, the infanttoddler environment rating scale, itersr, can be used by program directors for supervision and program improvement, by teaching staff for selfassessment, by agency staff for monitoring, and in teacher training programs.
Thinking more about learning materials itersr worksheet. Jun 21, 2017 jun 21, 2017 infanttoddler environment rating scale iters 3. Iters 3 field test predictive and concurrent validity of the iters r and ecers3 are established. Infanttoddler environment rating scale itersr environment.
Score sheet infanttoddler environment rating scale. Using the early childhood environment rating scale ecers to evaluate quality of nursery provision in england. Download pdf infant toddler environment rating scale iters 3 book full free. The items and indicators will remain the same as in the original. Ecersr additional notes ecers center materials checklist. This list is not to be used as a comprehensive guide for playground assessment. The content and wording of this version adheres to what has. Desired results training slide ers handout presenter notes. Environment rating scale summary of findingseesd 4002 revised mar2015. Early childhood environment rating scale revised ecersr. The iters is a classroom assessment tool designed to measure the quality of group programs for infants and toddlers birth to age 3 by collecting data through.
Caring for our children, 3rd edition now requires 3 feet between cots, mats or cribs. Infanttoddler environment rating scale iters r spiral bound edition this updated version 2006 offers more practical assistance in the form of additional notes for clarification and an expanded score sheet, which incorporates notes and tables to assist in scoring. Iters3 field test predictive and concurrent validity of the itersr and ecers3 are established. Tips for using the early childhood environment rating. Iters3 is the nextgeneration assessment tool for use in centerbased child care programs for infants. To complete the information portion of the interrater reliability summary score sheet form complete the information section of the form including. Fall zones a fall zone is the area around and under gross motor climbing, sliding, or swinging equipment where protective surfacing is required to. Pdf score sheet infanttoddler environment rating scale. Early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3 early childhood environment rating scale revised ecersr schoolage care environment rating scale sacers updated edition the. Score sheet infanttoddler environment rating scalerevised edition thelma harms, debby cryer and richard m. Use to summarize key findings and quality improvement plans from environment rating scales compile program ers subscale scores worksheet. It is important because it demonstrates how well the program is meeting childrens needs. District of columbia 20192020 environment rating scales. Health reminders for the iters r ecers r and fccers r this report shows statewide and county iters r scores for nc star rated license assessments during 912017 to 8312019.
The iters 3 maintains the basic properties of these two scales. List all of the scores given to the items from the ers score sheet in the corresponding column. North carolina rated license assessment project ncrlap. Environmental rating scales for child development centers. For assistance in computing your contract or program ers subscale scores across. These position statements are the result of the need to consider the impact of pennsylvania department of human services dhs certification regulations and other pennsylvania program specific expectations on the scoring of the items in the iters r. Sand and water play, if these items are not found in the classroom during the observation, then a score over 3 cannot be given. Aug 01, 2018 early childhood environment rating scale revised ecersrupdated 812018 statements of developmentally appropriate practice for items included on the tennessee child care evaluation program space and furnishings 1. Pdf download early childhood environment rating scale. As you document materials in the classroom, remember that assessors look at what is provided for. This checklist is designed to assist child care programs with the assessment process in conjunction with other resources provided by dcdee and ncrlap. Iters3 online training will be posted in march 2018 average score requirements for subscales and average scores will be the same as the ecers3 rooms in which 75% of children are birth up to 36 months at time of ratingswill be observed with iters3 itersr or iters3. Infanttoddler environment rating scalethird edition. The new third edition of this widely used assessment tool focuses on the full range of needs of infants and toddlers up to 36 months of age and provides a framework for improving the quality of centerbased infanttoddler programs.
Early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3 book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. There were no instances of children being encouraged to talk through or explain their reasoning when solving problems 2. Iters 3 is the nextgeneration assessment tool for use in centerbased child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 36 months of age. A sister measure of ecers r is the infant toddler environment rating scalerevised edition iters r, harms et al. Familiarize yourself with the history of the scales \\\the scales are divid\. List the names of the observers in separate observer columns. Early childhood environment rating scale ecersr 102. The manual contains a score sheet and profile that can be. Designed for use in centerbased child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 30 months of age, the infanttoddler environment rating scale, itersr, can be used by program directors for supervision and program improvement, by teaching staff for self. Iters 3 assesses both environmental provisions and teacherchild interactions that affect the broad developmental milestones of infants and toddlers, including.
Please leave citation on first page and contact information on t\. Fall zones a fall zone is the area around and under gross motor climbing, sliding, or swinging equipment where protective surfacing is required to prevent injury from falls. Furnishings for care, play, and learning y n y nna y n y n 1. Scoresheet infanttoddler environment rating scalethird.
Indoor space children need sufficient space that is well lit and has a comfortable temperature for learning and. The graph shows scores for each subscale compared to the nyc average. Jul 02, 2014 video on how to score the ecers and use the scoresheet. The infanttoddler environment rating scale revised edition itersr is a criterion referenced. Infanttoddler environment checklist based on the infanttoddler environment rating scale 1 infant toddler environment rating scale iters item notes changes to be made space and furnishings adequate lighting, temperature control, and soundabsorbing materials good ventilation, some natural lighting through windows or skylight. Score sheetexpanded version infanttoddler environment. Score sheet expanded version infanttoddler environment. Infanttoddler environment rating scale itersr spiral bound edition this updated version 2006 offers more practical assistance in the form of additional notes for clarification and an expanded score sheet, which incorporates notes and tables to assist in scoring. Pdf using the early childhood environment rating scale. This widely used, comprehensive assessment tool measures both environmental. The chinese translated version of the itersr was used as the tool in this study. You are welcome to use this powerpoint for training purposes. Extended positive interaction for child who uses book independently.