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| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3) Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, Debby Cryer, 2014-11-01 The long-anticipated new version of the internationally recognized Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, ECERS-3, focuses on the full range of needs of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children. This widely used, comprehensive assessment tool measures both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect the broad developmental needs of young children, including: Cognitive Social-emotional Physical Health and safety ECERS-3 also includes additional Items assessing developmentally appropriate literacy and math activities. Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and child care classrooms serving children 3 through 5 years of age, ECERS-3: Provides a smooth transition for those already using ECERS-R. Emphasizes the role of the teacher in creating an environment conducive to developmental gains. Is designed to predict child outcomes more accurately and with greater precision. Provides a stronger method of distinguishing between good and truly excellent programs. Offers a complete training program with ongoing support available at the Environment Rating Scales Institute (ERSI) website (www.ersi.info). ECERS-3 is appropriate for state and district-wide QRIS and continuous improvement; program evaluation by directors and supervisors; teacher self-evaluation; monitoring by agency staff; and teacher education. The established reliability and long term evidence of validity of the ERS family of instruments make this new version of ECERS particularly useful for RTTT-ELC accountability and research. Suitable for use in inclusive and culturally diverse programs, ECERS-3 subscales evaluate: Space and Furnishings Personal Care Routines Language and Literacy Learning Activities Interaction Program Structure |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: A Guide to Analyzing and Interpreting ECERS-3 Data Richard M. Clifford, Noreen Yazejian, Wonkyung Jang, Dari Jigjidsuren, 2021 Early childhood is a crucial stage in a child’s life, and aspects of the environment in the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and health and safety domains all play important roles in shaping children’s development during these early years. Having a valid and reliable measure of the quality of these aspects of children’s care settings is critical. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3) is the leading research-based instrument for examining these influential global factors that directly impact children in early childhood environments. In this new guide, readers will find an in-depth description of both the conceptual model underlying the ECERS-3 and innovative ways of analyzing data for a fuller understanding of what can be done with the scale and why it is integral to the evaluation of early care and education. The authors analyze a large database of classroom observations to help ECERS-3 users better understand, interpret, and utilize their own findings. Readers will also see how components of their ECERS-3 data relate to one another, within and across subscales, and within the scale as a whole. A Guide to Analyzing and Interpreting ECERS-3 Data will assist program directors, agency administrators, preK–K teaching coaches/mentors, school principals, researchers, and others who use the ECERS-3 to more successfully document, interpret, and analyze the quality of essential influential factors in an early learning setting. This resource will help guide program improvement initiatives with insight into what is needed for children’s development and learning. Book Features: Provides a framework for thinking about how early childhood care and education learning environments fit into the larger picture of influences on children’s development.Presents a theory of change that combines understanding how children learn and develop with how early education and care affect long-term outcomes.Analyzes what ECERS-3 data looks like for a large sample of classrooms and by different child and teacher characteristics. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-3) Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, Richard M. Clifford, Noreen Yazejian, 2017-07-07 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 Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale. ITERS-3 is the next-generation assessment tool for use in center-based child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 36 months of age. ITERS-3 focuses on the full range of needs of infants and toddlers and provides a framework for improving program quality. Further, the scale assesses both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect the broad developmental milestones of infants and toddlers, including: language, cognitive, social-emotional and physical development, as well as concern for health and safety. ITERS-3 is appropriate for state- and district-wide QRIS and continuous quality improvement, program evaluation by directors and supervisors, teacher self-evaluation, monitoring by agency staff, and teacher training programs. The established reliability and validity of the scale make it particularly useful for research and program evaluation. While the approach to assessing quality and the scoring process remain the same for the new ITERS-3, users will find the following improvements informed by extensive use of the ITERS in the field and by the most recent research: Enhanced focus on interactions and the role of the teacher. Six new language and literacy Items. A new Item on beginning math experiences. Expanded age range to include children from birth to 36 months. A new approach to scoring based solely on observation of ongoing classroom activity (3-hour time sample). The elimination of the parents/staff subscale and teacher interviews, freeing up time for observing more actual classroom practice. Improved indicator scaling, providing more precise and useful scores for use in professional development and self-improvement. Reduced emphasis on the number of materials, along with greater emphasis on how materials are used to encourage learning. Suitable for use in inclusive and culturally diverse programs, ITERS-3 subscales evaluate: Space and Furnishings Personal Care Routines Language and Books Activities Interaction Program Structure |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, Debby Cryer, 1998-01-01 The ECERS-R is a thorough revision of the widely used program quality assessment instrument, the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS). Designed for use in preschool, kindergarten, and child care classrooms serving children 2 1/2 through 5 years of age, the ECERS-R can be used by program directors for supervision and program improvement, by teaching staff for self-assessment, by agency staff for monitoring, and in teacher training programs. The established reliability and validity of the scale make it particularly useful for research and program evaluation. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Family Day Care Rating Scale Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, 1989 FDCRS consists of 32 items, organized under six major headings: Space and Furnishings for Care and Learning -- Basic Care -- Language and Reasoning -- Learning Activities -- Social Development -- Adult Needs. Eight additional items are included for rating a day care home's provisions for special-needs children. Each book contains one score sheet. Packages of 30 score sheets can be ordered separately. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: School-age Care Environment Rating Scale Thelma Harms, Ellen Vineberg Jacobs, Donna Romano White, 1996-01 What are the components of high-quality care for school-age children? How can we tell the quality of care that is being provided on a daily basis? These are the challenges facing caregivers and parents as increasing numbers of school-age children are enrolled in before- and after-school programs. SACERS provides an easy to use resource for defining high-quality care and assessing levels of quality in child care programs offered by schools and other organizations. It consists of 49 items, organized under seven categories: Space and Furnishings; Health and Safety; Activities; Interactions; Program Structure; Staff Development: and Supplementary Items (for children with special needs). Full instructions for using the scale, a training guide, and notes clarifying selected items are included. In addition, one blank score sheet is provided in the center of each book. Packages of 30 score sheets may be ordered separately. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Infant/toddler Environment Rating Scale Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, Richard M. Clifford, 2003 The ITERS-R is a thorough revision of the widely used program quality assessment instrument, The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale. Designed for use in center-based child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 30 months of age, the ITERS-R can be used by program directors for supervision and program improvement, by teaching staff for self-assessment, by agency staff for monitoring, and in teacher training programs. The established reliability and validity of the scale make it particularly useful for research and program evaluation. Book jacket. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Coaching with ECERS Holly Seplocha, 2018-11-16 ECERS is widely used in the United States and internationally to assess the overall quality of preschool and kindergarten classrooms and to provide a framework for continuous quality improvement. This new book in the ERS® Family presents best practices to help coaches build trusting relationships with teachers, program directors, and administrators that will improve classroom environments and teaching practices. By using ECERS-3 and ECERS-R as a coaching tool, Holly Seplocha shows coaches and teachers how to work together to implement what is best for children. Each ECERS subscale chapter offers suggestions for quick and easy solutions, as well as strategies for classroom change that generally take more time for teachers to understand and incorporate into daily practice. This resource also includes guidance and activities for facilitating group meetings, professional learning communities, and staff workshops. Coaching with ECERS will help refine classroom practices and environments so that scores will rise, not just for the day, but for every day. Book Features: Outlines the nuts and bolts of coaching with ECERS in a way that has meaning and impacts classroom practice. Provides an overview of adult learning and coaching strategies, incorporating techniques for coaching novice and experienced teachers, as well as administrators. Examines the diversity of roles, from peer coaching to coaching from the inside or outside of the program, to administrators and supervisors who coach within their role. Presents the case for building onsite program capacity for coaches who target their efforts with administrators. Offers hands-on advice, strategies, and tools including “ECERS Tips” and No, No, Never, Nevers, as well as helpful resources to support coaches and administrators. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: ECERS-E with Planning Notes Kathy Sylva, Iram Siraj, Brenda Taggart, 2010-11-22 ECERS-E is designed to be used with the Early Childhood Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R), an internationally recognized measure of quality in education and care written by Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, and Debby Cryer. It not only complements the ECERS-R but extends the scales to provide additional insights into important aspects of literacy, mathematics, science and environment, as well as practices related to issues of diversity. Given the current focus on emerging literacy and numeracy skills, the ECERS-E provides unique guidance on the kinds of environments that enhance learning in preschool settings. The curriculum domains within the scales bear important relationships to children’s (age 3–5) cognitive and social/behavioral developmental outcomes. Using the ECERS-E alongside the ECERS-R gives users a more complete picture of what a high-quality early childhood education program can look like. It can be used by program directors, teaching staff, agency staff, and in teacher training programs. Convenient organization: Literacy Items: Print in the environment Book and literacy areas Adults reading with children Sounds in words Emergent writing/mark making Talking and listening Mathematics Items: Counting and application of counting Reading and representing simple numbers Activities: Shape Activities: Sorting, matching and comparing Science and Environment Items: Natural materials Areas featuring science/science materials Activities: Non living Activities: Living processes Activities: Food preparation Diversity Items: Planning for individual learning needs Gender equality and awareness Race equality and awareness |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: All about the ECERS-R Debby Cryer, Thelma Harms, Cathy Riley, 2003 This resoruce provides step by step instruction on how to design a quality day care environment. It should be used side by side with the ECERS-R, the scale used to develop and quantify quality standards in Canada, the USA, and abroad. It includes the How, What and Why for Each indicator, seven sub-scale items, step-by-step instructions, and over 700 colour photos. The usage of this book can ensure accurate ECERS-R assessment by: early childhood practitioners, to improve classroom quality; technical staff, wanting to provide guidance to practitioners; licensing staff, who need to evaluate the quality of a program; and researchers, who need to use the scale correctly and reliably. The format is organized to match the format of the assessment, by subscale, item and indicator. They provide clear, print explanations of how each indicator within each item is to be interpreted. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Early Childhood Assessment National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Board on Testing and Assessment, Board on Children, Youth, and Families, Committee on Developmental Outcomes and Assessments for Young Children, 2008-12-21 The assessment of young children's development and learning has recently taken on new importance. Private and government organizations are developing programs to enhance the school readiness of all young children, especially children from economically disadvantaged homes and communities and children with special needs. Well-planned and effective assessment can inform teaching and program improvement, and contribute to better outcomes for children. This book affirms that assessments can make crucial contributions to the improvement of children's well-being, but only if they are well designed, implemented effectively, developed in the context of systematic planning, and are interpreted and used appropriately. Otherwise, assessment of children and programs can have negative consequences for both. The value of assessments therefore requires fundamental attention to their purpose and the design of the larger systems in which they are used. Early Childhood Assessment addresses these issues by identifying the important outcomes for children from birth to age 5 and the quality and purposes of different techniques and instruments for developmental assessments. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Program Administration Scale (PAS) Teri N. Talan, Paula Jorde Bloom, 2011-10-15 Research has consistently found that effective administrative practices are crucial for ensuring beneficial program outcomes for children and families. The Program Administration Scale (PAS) is designed to reliably measure and improve the leadership and management practices of center-based programs—the only instrument of its kind to focus exclusively on organization-wide administrative issues. Using a 7-point rating scale (inadequate to excellent), this easy-to-use instrument assesses 25 items grouped into 10 categories: human resources development, personnel cost and allocation, center operations, child assessment, fiscal management, program planning and evaluation, family partnerships, marketing and public relations, technology, and staff qualifications. This new second edition of the PAS includes minor refinements to support the reliable use of the instrument and to reflect current best practices in early childhood administration. The Notes and Guiding Questions for the PAS items are expanded to increase understanding and facilitate greater consistency in scoring. Emphasis is placed on administrative practices that support family partnership, inclusion, cultural sensitivity, and linguistic diversity. Routines that demonstrate distributed leadership are measured. The focus in technology is on practices that promote effective communication, collaboration, and continuous learning. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Preschool Through Primary Grades Jo Ann Brewer, 2013-10-03 This text is a thorough examination of day–to-day aspects of standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching of young children. Using student-friendly, readable language, Jo Ann Brewer demonstrates how to integrate developmentally appropriate practice into the early childhood curriculum. The extensive coverage of curriculum, particularly early literacy and language, is a hallmark of this popular text. Unlike other texts in the market, there is a heavy focus on diversity, students with special needs, and real-world experience from teachers currently in the classroom. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Rating Observation Scale for Inspiring Environments Jessica DeViney, Sandra Duncan, Sara Harris, Mary Ann Rody, 2010 An inspiring environment is essential for helping young children learn. The Rating Observation Scale for Inspiring Environments (ROSIE) is an observation rating scale that challenges teachers to examine classrooms in a totally new way: with an eye for what is aesthetically beautiful and inspiring. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Video Guide and Training Workbook for Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, 1999 This 16-page workbook contains training activities for use with . |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: The Early Childhood Care and Education Workforce National Research Council, Institute of Medicine, Board on Children, Youth, and Families, Committee on Early Childhood Care and Education Workforce: A Workshop, 2012-02-10 Early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings offer an opportunity to provide children with a solid beginning in all areas of their development. The quality and efficacy of these settings depend largely on the individuals within the ECCE workforce. Policy makers need a complete picture of ECCE teachers and caregivers in order to tackle the persistent challenges facing this workforce. The IOM and the National Research Council hosted a workshop to describe the ECCE workforce and outline its parameters. Speakers explored issues in defining and describing the workforce, the marketplace of ECCE, the effects of the workforce on children, the contextual factors that shape the workforce, and opportunities for strengthening ECCE as a profession. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Explorations with Young Children Anne W. Mitchell, Judy David, 1992 Explorations provides an integrated approach to the preschool curriculum, giving teachers a framework to use in developing activities which respond to the individual needs and interests of their children. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: The Inclusive Classroom Profile (Icp ), Research Edition Elena P. Soukakou, 2016-08 Available in packs of 5, these are the 40-page forms needed to conduct the complete ICP(TM) assessment. How well is your early childhood program implementing quality inclusive practices? Now therea (TM)s a comprehensive, field-tested observational tool that uncovers the answers. A one-of-a-kind tool for classrooms serving children ages 2-5, the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) assesses 12 key practices with the strongest research base for supporting the education and development of young children in inclusive programs: Adaptations of Space, Materials, and Equipment Adult Involvement in Peer Interactions Adults' Guidance of Childrena (TM)s Free-Choice Activities and Play Conflict Resolution Membership Relationships between Adults and Children Support for Communication Adaptation of Group Activities Transitions between Activities Feedback Family-Professional Partnerships Monitoring Children's Learning Benefits The in-depth ICP evaluation process gives you the rich information and insights you need to: assess your programa (TM)s current inclusive practices establish a baseline for measuring future progress apply recommended inclusive practices for young children guide quality improvement efforts by linking assessment data with instructional decision-making tailor professional development to teachers' specific needs The ICP is an observation rating scale designed to assess the quality of daily classroom practices that support the developmental needs of children with disabilities in early childhood settings. Comprehensive assessment with ICP takes about 31/2 hours, plus 20 minutes to score. The ICP Manual gives guidance on how to understand, implement, and score the ICP. Learn more about ICP here. See how this product helps strengthen Head Start program quality and school readiness. View our recorded webinar: Introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Profile presented by Elena Soukakou, Ph.D. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Head Start Program Performance Standards United States. Office of Child Development, 1975 |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Video Guide and Training Workbook for the ITERS-R Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, 2003-05-08 The activities in this 24-page workbook prepare instructors to accurately use the ITERS-R, including explanations for the scoring system, terms used throughout the Scale, protocols for observation, sample situations for scoring practice, and more. This Workbook is to be used in conjunction with the Video Observation for the ITERS DVD, as part of a complete training package. Each participant will require a personal copy of the Video Guide and Training Workbook, which can be reproduced for use in the classroom for educational purposes only. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Assessing Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care Iram Siraj, Denise Kingston, Edward Melhuish, 2015-02-27 The sustained shared thinking and emotional well-being (SSTEW) scale is designed to consider some of the intentional and relational pedagogical strategies strongly associated with child outcomes. It considers practice that supports children aged between two and five years of age in developing skills in sustained shared thinking and emotional well-being, as well as developing strong relationships, effective communication and aspects of self-regulation. It is designed to be used for research, self-evaluation and improvement, audit and regulation. Using the SSTEW scale alongside other environment scales (including ECERS-E, ECERS-R or ITERS-R) gives users a more complete picture of what high-quality early childhood education and care can look like. It is aspirational in that it considers high quality pedagogy and practice. It can be used by researchers, heads of centers, managers, teaching staff and practitioners, as well as advisory staff and in professional development. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Assessing Quality in the Early Years Kathy Sylva, Iram Siraj-Blatchford, Brenda Taggart, 2003 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale - Extension (ECERS-E) has been developed by Kathy Sylva, Iram Sraj-Batchford and Brenda Taggart as an instrument to measure quality in literacy, numeracy, science and diversity, as observable in pre-school settings. The scales are in accord with the United Kingdom1s Foundation Stage Curriculum. ECERS-E complements the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scales-Revised (ECERS-R), an internationally recognised measure of quality in education and care. Although originally devised as a research tool, the scales have been used by early years practitioners during self audits to determine quality of provision. This practical handbook will be of interest to all those concerned with providing a quality environment in which young children1s learning can flourish. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: The Learning Accomplishment Profile Third Edition (LAP-3) Anne R. Sanford, Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Project, Kaplan Early Learning Company, 2004 Assessment instrument developed to evaluate children in the 36 to 72 month age range in seven domains of skill development: gross motor, fine motor, pre-writing, cognitive, language, self-help, and personal/social. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Nurturing Knowledge Susan B. Neuman, Kathleen Roskos, Lisa A. Lenhart, Tanya S. Wright, 2007 The research is clear: the ability to read for understanding requires a great deal of knowledge and vocabulary, as well as reading skills. By linking early literacy to content area learning, we can provide children with the purposeful, knowledge-building experiences they need to be successful readers and writers. In this comprehensive and practical resource, early literacy experts Susan Neuman and Kathy Roskos give you the tools to do this. They share five essential early literacy practicesâecreating a supportive learning environment; shared book reading; songs, rhymes, and word play; developmental writing; and playâeand show how and why to apply these in math, science, social studies, and art so children acquire the knowledge and the skills they need for academic success. For use with Grades PreKâeK. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: A Guide to Analyzing and Interpreting ECERS-3 Data Richard M. Clifford, Noreen Yazejian, Wonkyung Jang, Dari Jigjidsuren, 2021 Early childhood is a crucial stage in a child’s life, and aspects of the environment in the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and health and safety domains all play important roles in shaping children’s development during these early years. Having a valid and reliable measure of the quality of these aspects of children’s care settings is critical. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3) is the leading research-based instrument for examining these influential global factors that directly impact children in early childhood environments. In this new guide, readers will find an in-depth description of both the conceptual model underlying the ECERS-3 and innovative ways of analyzing data for a fuller understanding of what can be done with the scale and why it is integral to the evaluation of early care and education. The authors analyze a large database of classroom observations to help ECERS-3 users better understand, interpret, and utilize their own findings. Readers will also see how components of their ECERS-3 data relate to one another, within and across subscales, and within the scale as a whole. A Guide to Analyzing and Interpreting ECERS-3 Data will assist program directors, agency administrators, preK–K teaching coaches/mentors, school principals, researchers, and others who use the ECERS-3 to more successfully document, interpret, and analyze the quality of essential influential factors in an early learning setting. This resource will help guide program improvement initiatives with insight into what is needed for children’s development and learning. Book Features: Provides a framework for thinking about how early childhood care and education learning environments fit into the larger picture of influences on children’s development.Presents a theory of change that combines understanding how children learn and develop with how early education and care affect long-term outcomes.Analyzes what ECERS-3 data looks like for a large sample of classrooms and by different child and teacher characteristics. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: The Redleaf Family Child Care Curriculum Sharon Woodward, 2015-07-07 This curriculum allows family child care providers to incorporate best practices and activities appropriate for the children in their care. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Early Childhood Education and Care in the USA Debby Cryer, Richard M. Clifford, 2003 This research-based text gives readers an overview of early childhood education and care, as well as a new awareness of the strengths, challenges, and concerns facing the system. Highly respected expert contributors give readers clear and concise historical background, illuminating data and findings on the current state of the field, and reflections and insights on future directions. Key areas covered include access to education and care programs, curriculum and program content, staff roles and compensation, specific initiatives, regulatory policy, and funding issues. Equally useful for preservice and in-service professionals, this essential text leaves readers with a thorough understanding of early childhood education and care in the United States. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Creating Environments for Learning Julie Bullard, 2016-01-04 This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. In this easy-to-read resource, pre- and in-service teachers get practical help for designing play-based environments that ensure effective teaching and learning while meeting national and state standards. Creating Environments for Learning presents basic information and environmental and curricular possibilities through numerous examples, photos, and videos that demonstrate early childhood theories, child development, current research. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS) for 2-6-year-olds Provision Carol Archer, Iram Siraj, 2017 The book presents a new method of measuring the quality of environment and pedagogy in which young children are encouraged to move and be physically active. It applies the methodology used in the ECERS-E and SSTEW rating scales, making it easy for educators already familiar with these well-established scales to adopt. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Spaces for Children T.G. David, C.S. Weinstein, 2013-11-11 As a developmental psychologist with a strong interest in children's re sponse to the physical environment, I take particular pleasure in writing a foreword to the present volume. It provides impressive evidence of the con cern that workers in environmental psychology and environmental design are displaying for the child as a user of the designed environment and indi cates a recognition of the need to apply theory and findings from develop mental and environmental psychology to the design of environments for children. This seems to me to mark a shift in focus and concern from the earlier days of the interaction between environmental designers and psy chologists that occurred some two decades ago and provided the impetus for the establishment of environmental psychology as a subdiscipline. Whether because children-though they are consumers of designed environments are not the architect's clients or because it seemed easier to work with adults who could be asked to make ratings of environmental spaces and comment on them at length, a focus on the child in interaction with en vironments was comparatively slow in developing in the field of environ ment and behavior. As the chapters of the present volume indicate, that situation is no longer true today, and this is a change that all concerned with the well-being and optimal functioning of children will welcome. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Medical Emergencies in Early Childhood and School-Age Settings Redleaf Press, 2016-03-10 Updated 2015 American Heart Association CPR & ECC guidelines. Get tips on prevention, advice on when to call paramedics, and crucial step-by-step instructions for a medical emergency. Spiral-bound to quickly find what you need and to stay open in an emergency. Reviewed by medical experts for accuracy. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Focused Observations Gaye Gronlund, Marlyn James, 2013-07-15 Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. This book is filled with tools and techniques designed to help early childhood educators purposefully observe children, create portfolios with rich documentation, and plan curriculum that supports every child. Discussion questions, observation practice exercises, and reflection assignments are included, as well as DVD with classroom vignettes showcasing observation techniques. Gaye Gronlund is an early childhood education consultant who trains early childhood educators across the country. Marlyn James is an education and early childhood professor. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Child Care Handbook , 1980 |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System Diane D. Bricker, J J Johnson, Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, PH.D., Kristine Slentz, Elizabeth Straka, 2002-08 Much more than a measurement tool, the activity-based, field-tested AEPS links assessment, intervention, and evaluation for children from birth to 6 years who have disabilities or are at risk for developmental delays. With this reorganized, extensively updated second edition, early intervention professionals can assess and monitor six key developmental areas in young children: fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, adaptive, social-communication, and social. AEPS helps identify educational targets tailored for each child's needs, formulate developmentally appropriate goals, conduct evaluations to ensure interventions are working, and involve families in the whole process. AEPS Test results can also be used as a corroborating second source for determining a child's eligibility for services. AEPS components include - AEPS Administration Guide. This guide includes a Quick Start section that makes AEPS easier for new users; instructions on collecting data and translating test results into IFSP/IEP goals and objectives; and guidelines for involving families, fostering team collaboration, and linking assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Appendices detail the psychometric properties of AEPS and include photocopiable data recording forms. - AEPS Test: Birth to Three Years & Three to Six Years. The AEPS Test helps gather assessment data for one child or a group of children in home- or center-based settings. The tests for both age levels are divided into six developmental areas, each subdivided into strands of general skill areas, goals made up of skills in those areas, and objectives made up of smaller skills that build up to the goals. Professionals assess each area while childrenand their caregivers engage in everyday activities. Then, with the Child Observation Data Recording Form, professionals score each item with 0 (does not pass), 1 (inconsistent performance), or 2 (passes consistently). To supplement the scores, professionals can choose from five qualifying notes and add more specific comments. This multi-part scoring process lets users pinpoint what children can do, identify areas that need attention, and use that information as a starting point to develop IFSP/IEP goals and objectives. The Child Progress Record helps professionals create a visual display of the child's abilities and development by shading in goals the child has met, and the Family Report allows caregivers to add their own input. - AEPS Curriculum for Birth to Three Years and AEPS Curriculum for Three to Six Years. These two curricula allow professionals to match the child's IFSP/IEP goals and objectives with age-appropriate, activity-based interventions that correspond to the six areas scored on the AEPS Test. Because the test and curricula use the same numbering system, users can easily locate activities in the curricula that correspond to specific goals and objectives identified with the test--a feature that also helps with ongoing evaluation. In both volumes, professionals will find sample teaching tactics, instructional sequences, recommendations for environmental arrangements, and strategies for incorporating the activities into the child's daily routine. To reflect the individual learning styles many children acquire by 3 to 6 years of age, the Curriculum for Three to Six Years is more flexible--it provides general intervention considerations and suggested activities ratherthan specific instructional sequences. - AEPS Forms. Forms are sold separately in paper format or as a complete set on CD-ROM. The Formas AEPS CD-ROM is the only place AEPS users will find Spanish translations of the forms. The English version of the CD-ROM includes an exclusive bonus set of Child Observation Data Recording Forms that describe what to look for when assessing the child, so there's no need to look these criteria up in the AEPS volumes. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies, Gryphon House, Delmar Thomson Learning, 1988-01-01 The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: California Early Childhood Educator Competencies California. Department of Education, California. Children and Families Commission, 2012 |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Curriculum Claudia Fuhriman Eliason, Loa Thomson Jenkins, 1986 |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Assessment in Early Childhood Education Sue C. Wortham, Belinda J. Hardin, 2015-02-23 Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134057287. This comprehensive text helps prepare future and current teachers to measure or evaluate children in early childhood, to become fully informed about the range of assessment possibilities available, and to learn how those techniques and instruments can be most beneficial to the children in their classrooms. This new edition features expanded and enhanced material covering the ever-growing trend toward performance assessment, portfolios, and other methods of reporting a child’s performance. Throughout, the approach of the authors is to present the development of an assessment system that includes traditional as well as authentic assessment strategies in a comprehensive plan and to seek to inform the reader about all types of assessments and their appropriate use. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video and assessments. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad® and Android® tablet.* Affordable. The Enhanced Pearson eText may be purchased stand-alone or with a loose-leaf version of the text for 40-65% less than a print bound book. * The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7” or 10” tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Manual, Toddler Karen M. La Paro, Bridget K. Hamre, Robert C. Pianta, 2012 This manual includes detailed descriptions of the 8 CLASS Toddler dimensions, administration procedures, and information about the tool's development. |
| early childhood environment rating scale ecers 3: Early Learning Scale Guide Book Shannon Riley-Ayers, Judy Stevenson-Garcia, Ellen C. Frede, Kimberly Brenneman, National Institute for Early Education Research (U.S.), 2011-10 |
SCORE SHEET – EXPANDED VERSION Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale ...
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale - Revised Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, and Debby Cryer ... 3.1 Total time – gross motor equipment: _____ 5.2 List variety of skills: 1) 5) 2) 6) 3) 7) 4) 8) 7.1 stationary: portable: A. Subscale (Items 1 - 8 ...
Module 1 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale,Third …
The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) Is an observational tool used to assess the early childhood learning environment; Builds upon the importance of ensuring there are a variety of appropriate materials with an enhanced focus on interactions; Provides a highly comprehensive measure of quality geared
SCORING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALE -3 (ECERS-3)
ECERS-3 Pg. 9 provides detailed description of scoring. 1. INDOOR SPACE. Ample – no more than one crowded area in the room. More than enough space. 2. FURNISHINGS FOR CARE, PLAY AND LEARNING. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR. BE PREPAREDTO SHARE WHAT YOU DISCUSS. Play Area or Interest Center?
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale: 3rd Edition
overview of the ECERS 3 observation in preschool classrooms. The session will provide information to parents about the purpose of the ECERS 3 observation and the importance of applying ECERS 3 practices into daily classroom routines.
Early Childhood Environmental Education Rating Scale - eePRO
The Early Childhood Environmental Education Rating Scale (ECEERS) is a formative evaluation tool designed to assist programs in improving their environmental education curriculum. Private and public early childhood programs, be it center-based child development or family day care
Tips for Using the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale- 3 …
Whether you are new to using the Environment Rating Scales or preparing for a shift to using ECERS-3, it will be helpful for all teachers, administrators, and trainers to read the entire yellow ECERS-3 Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale spiral book (Teachers College Press). By becoming familiar with each section of the
Learning Environment Training: ECERS-3 - Center for Early …
Learning Environment Training: ECERS-3 Module Center for Early Learning Professionals 1 Learning Environment Training: ECERS-3 center-elp.org Module Objectives Participants will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of the key components of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3) tool • Identify key concepts, terms, and
Module 6 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale, Third …
The information offered in this module is based on best practices as measured by the ECERS-3 tool. While these practices are highly aligned with best. practices for health and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, it may not reflect all aspects of the most current policies and requirements.
Module 3 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale,Third …
The information offered in this module is based best practices as measure by the ECERS-3 tool. While highly aligned with best practices for health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, it not reflect all aspects of the most current policies and requirements.
Montessori and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale …
This document is a crosswalk between Montessori and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) and is intended for use by Montessori schools in informing their classroom choices prior to observation by an ECERS reliable rater so that they will have an understanding of how the rating scale is
Suggested Materials List Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale …
Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, Debby Cryer (2015).Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (third edition). New York and London: Teachers College Press Nature/science • At least 15 nature/science materials from each of the 5 categories (must have at least 5 nature/science books) • Living things: such as house plants, pets, etc.
Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS)
In order to provide quality of life, care and education, we must provide for the three basic needs of all children. Environment Rating Scales may be used in a variety of ways for different purposes. All of these will be helpful in improving the quality of your program.
Early Childhood Research Quarterly - ed
The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition (ECERS-3) is the latest version of one of the most widely used observational tools for assessing the quality of classrooms serving preschool-aged children. This study was the first assessment of its factor structure and validity, an important step given its widespread use.
Module 4 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale,Third …
The information offered in this module is based on best practices as measure by the ECERS-3 tool. While highly aligned with best practices for and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, not reflect all aspects of the most current and requirements.
Environment Rating Scale Self-Assessment - Great Start to Quality
the Environment Rating Scales, including the various items and indicators, refer to the appropriate Environment Rating Scale book: ITERS-3 (Infant/Toddler ERS), ECERS-3 (Early Childhood ERS), or FCCERS-3 (Family Child Care ERS).
Reg i ster No w E CE RS -3 I n q u i r i es: E CP L eL ear n i n g @cn ...
Understand ECERS 3 Data as a tool for Continuous Quality Improvement by asking “Why?” and “How?” For each part there is a journal for self reflection and action planning. There is also a document with resources. Please note: The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, 3rd edition (ECERS-3), is also needed to complete the activities.
EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALE – REVISED (ECERS …
The set-up of the environment, teacher expectations, available materials and opportunities, and daily schedule significantly impacts children’s behavior in childcare. A classroom and curriculum geared toward developmentally appropriate practice will
Module 2 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale and …
best practices as measured by the ECERS-3 tool. This tool was developed before the COVID-19 pandemic. While these practices are highly aligned with best practices for health and safety during aspects of the most current policies the COVID-19pandemic, it may not reflect all and requirements. For specificinformation on ECERS aligned early
Reliability and Validity of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
Uses and History of the ECERS and ECERS-R There are four environment rating scales, each designed for a different segment of the early childhood field: Infants and Toddler Environment Rating Scale – Revised (ITERS-R), Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale – Revised (FCCERS-R), School Aged
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale 3 - .NET Framework
One of the most widely used resources to help early childhood programs examine their environment and learning program is the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale third edition (ECERS-3). ECERS-3 is an easy to use tool that examines a program’s environment using six subscales. The rating scale is designed to be used for programs serving 2. ...
SCORE SHEET – EXPANDED VERSION Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale ...
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale - Revised Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, and Debby Cryer ... 3.1 Total time – gross motor equipment: _____ 5.2 List variety of skills: 1) 5) 2) 6) 3) 7) 4) 8) 7.1 stationary: portable: A. Subscale (Items 1 - 8 ...
Module 1 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale,Third …
The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) Is an observational tool used to assess the early childhood learning environment; Builds upon the importance of ensuring there are a variety of appropriate materials with an enhanced focus on interactions; Provides a highly comprehensive measure of quality geared
SCORING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALE -3 (ECERS-3)
ECERS-3 Pg. 9 provides detailed description of scoring. 1. INDOOR SPACE. Ample – no more than one crowded area in the room. More than enough space. 2. FURNISHINGS FOR CARE, PLAY AND LEARNING. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR. BE PREPAREDTO SHARE WHAT YOU DISCUSS. Play Area or Interest Center?
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale: 3rd Edition
overview of the ECERS 3 observation in preschool classrooms. The session will provide information to parents about the purpose of the ECERS 3 observation and the importance of applying ECERS 3 practices into daily classroom routines.
Early Childhood Environmental Education Rating Scale - eePRO
The Early Childhood Environmental Education Rating Scale (ECEERS) is a formative evaluation tool designed to assist programs in improving their environmental education curriculum. Private and public early childhood programs, be it center-based child development or family day care
Tips for Using the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale- 3 …
Whether you are new to using the Environment Rating Scales or preparing for a shift to using ECERS-3, it will be helpful for all teachers, administrators, and trainers to read the entire yellow ECERS-3 Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale spiral book (Teachers College Press). By becoming familiar with each section of the
Learning Environment Training: ECERS-3 - Center for Early …
Learning Environment Training: ECERS-3 Module Center for Early Learning Professionals 1 Learning Environment Training: ECERS-3 center-elp.org Module Objectives Participants will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of the key components of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3) tool • Identify key concepts, terms, and
Module 6 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale, Third …
The information offered in this module is based on best practices as measured by the ECERS-3 tool. While these practices are highly aligned with best. practices for health and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, it may not reflect all aspects of the most current policies and requirements.
Module 3 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale,Third …
The information offered in this module is based best practices as measure by the ECERS-3 tool. While highly aligned with best practices for health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, it not reflect all aspects of the most current policies and requirements.
Montessori and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale …
This document is a crosswalk between Montessori and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) and is intended for use by Montessori schools in informing their classroom choices prior to observation by an ECERS reliable rater so that they will have an understanding of how the rating scale is
Suggested Materials List Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale …
Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, Debby Cryer (2015).Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (third edition). New York and London: Teachers College Press Nature/science • At least 15 nature/science materials from each of the 5 categories (must have at least 5 nature/science books) • Living things: such as house plants, pets, etc.
Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS)
In order to provide quality of life, care and education, we must provide for the three basic needs of all children. Environment Rating Scales may be used in a variety of ways for different purposes. All of these will be helpful in improving the quality of your program.
Early Childhood Research Quarterly - ed
The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition (ECERS-3) is the latest version of one of the most widely used observational tools for assessing the quality of classrooms serving preschool-aged children. This study was the first assessment of its factor structure and validity, an important step given its widespread use.
Module 4 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale,Third …
The information offered in this module is based on best practices as measure by the ECERS-3 tool. While highly aligned with best practices for and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, not reflect all aspects of the most current and requirements.
Environment Rating Scale Self-Assessment - Great Start to Quality
the Environment Rating Scales, including the various items and indicators, refer to the appropriate Environment Rating Scale book: ITERS-3 (Infant/Toddler ERS), ECERS-3 (Early Childhood ERS), or FCCERS-3 (Family Child Care ERS).
Reg i ster No w E CE RS -3 I n q u i r i es: E CP L eL ear n i n g …
Understand ECERS 3 Data as a tool for Continuous Quality Improvement by asking “Why?” and “How?” For each part there is a journal for self reflection and action planning. There is also a document with resources. Please note: The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, 3rd edition (ECERS-3), is also needed to complete the activities.
EARLY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALE – REVISED (ECERS …
The set-up of the environment, teacher expectations, available materials and opportunities, and daily schedule significantly impacts children’s behavior in childcare. A classroom and curriculum geared toward developmentally appropriate practice will
Module 2 The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale and …
best practices as measured by the ECERS-3 tool. This tool was developed before the COVID-19 pandemic. While these practices are highly aligned with best practices for health and safety during aspects of the most current policies the COVID-19pandemic, it may not reflect all and requirements. For specificinformation on ECERS aligned early
Reliability and Validity of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
Uses and History of the ECERS and ECERS-R There are four environment rating scales, each designed for a different segment of the early childhood field: Infants and Toddler Environment Rating Scale – Revised (ITERS-R), Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale – Revised (FCCERS-R), School Aged
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale 3 - .NET Framework
One of the most widely used resources to help early childhood programs examine their environment and learning program is the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale third edition (ECERS-3). ECERS-3 is an easy to use tool that examines a program’s environment using six subscales. The rating scale is designed to be used for programs serving 2. ...
