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When was the last time the ECERS tool was updated?

When was the last time the ECERS tool was updated?

A revised edition of the ECERS, the ECERS-R (Harms, Clifford &Cryer) was published in 1998, and an updated version appeared in 2005. A revised edition of the ITERS, the ITERS-R (Harms, Cryer & Clifford) was published in 2003 and an updated version was published in 2006.

What is the purpose of ITERS and ECERS?

The ECERS and ITERS also provide an expanded score sheet and work sheet to help childcare organizations and daycare facilities ensure that the appropriate minimum required equipment, space per square foot, ADA accommodations, and curriculum are present.

What is the purpose of ITERS?

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 classroom observations and a staff interview. The assessment is a 39-item rating scale organized into seven environmental subscales.

How many mobiles or hanging objects are required in ITERS R classrooms?

5.3 To meet the requirement of “many,” there should be at least 10 soft toys, and at least 2 per child if there are more than 5 children.

What are the advantages of using ECERS?

The ECERS-R places greater emphasis on important and emerging issues in early childhood childcare such as the inclusion of children with disabilities, family concerns, and cultural diversity.

What are the six subscales of ECERS?

Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) The 6 (six) subscales are Space and Furnishings, Personal Care Routines, Language and Literacy, Learning Activities, Interaction and Program as well as Structure.

What are the benefits of ECERS?

What is meant by the terms Ecers-R & Iters R?

The ECERS-R is used in classrooms where the majority of children are 31 months old and older. The ITERS-R is used when the majority of children are younger than 31 months of age. There should not be a sudden need to overhaul a classroom because one or even a few children are now 31 months old.

What are the benefits of Ecers?

What is Iters R?

A thorough revision of the original ITERS, designed to assess center-based child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 30 months of age. …

Why is ECERS important in preschool?

It is a better indicator of the level of future success for children in the elementary school grades. To be considered valid, the tool must answer the question, “Does it measure what’s important?” In other words, we want proof that the scale scores are valid and measuring quality care and education for children.

What is ers3?

ECERS-3™ Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, 3rd ed. — A thorough revision of the ECERS-R™, designed to assess group programs for preschool-kindergarten aged children, from 3 through 5 years of age. Total scale consists of 35 items. Read More.