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NCRLAP's Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment. ?IQ@IAYGl~w'R,Ia@"NGKEd,1Te$:KVh5<1Hps2nZAj 4F|el*n65o6u!>C5)kyFe^YGn~auhOe. J -EM/N?,f The tool is also used by the California Quality Rating and Improvement System (CA-QRIS) as one of the elements rated for quality. _bt.P-$N#K]rUs_X$b[c\A7k[a 5&2l!2`!h:/_W&|BZ'YvSjvYvVZvxQ\?3#X,5A. x]j0E ? This means that 3 assessments are needed in total. "#x(>QbS9IXIxqw8~}7 fu|`)dK*Z|j endstream endobj startxref Use the steps below: When there are multiple classrooms, the classroom(s) to be assessed will be selected on the day of the assessment by the assessor(s). All classrooms that are in operation will be included in the random selection process. Changes in the daily schedule that reduces the amount of time children can access gross motor space and equipment may impact the score of many Items . The following model schedule is provided to Preschool Example in an effort to ensure alignment with the requirements of the Preschool Development Grant and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale's (ECERS) recommendations and best practice. The assessor will arrive when the center or home opens or when children are arriving. SACERS-U, Staff Development subscale, items 39-41. 0 hbbd``b`~$Aj $X@@BbpE G@ Dl . G7Y\fM1nd+::;@IhPL`D2 rT F.O*/@Z"YH:LY`A9K[QA{C2dF9pV1.ou(x`qeULSI@U gk R,J + [y 766 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<7350763FFB908C42AF24DE1EFAEF2538><6C13A251553FAB4E8975F2BD8AB781F4>]/Index[741 40]/Info 740 0 R/Length 115/Prev 271419/Root 742 0 R/Size 781/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Sample Schedule B (same schedule as above with more transitions specified) 7:30 Arrive in room, wash hands Comment: ECERS does not require this level of specificity. For example, there are 5 infant and toddler classrooms and 5 preschool classrooms. 'DP{,R%#9 *C@ usut+c^+ HuD'\Oobty*_'OWdYpvFcAl'@N}vKq:6H^REN?_Msg={-*OcY8j!g~Iguh3@GJ3Tb'^{fs@&X,jK^q8:z_J[vz @Bd^1` RbY$dW1012{10A Z How Do You Measure Quality? ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . 4TlUig)l;782XF+Qk(>I?OAYyWy"W,A:BWPe4OLGd@FG~9Ai+3XgVg=/7y i9Cx"Y%X+m^c=Z4\XhP~mo$(Z*@I$,b^-=\RLFwWet{M"XD3Ms+-)K'wr*;U)tpO I|BHkf WaG=Um=G}Zy0k)9Xr For example, if a facility has 1-4 preschool classrooms then 1 ECERS-R assessment is needed. 9z5$5g$g rmAxjmi(6hh436=z"Hg2 $9M6FNnvN*CKH(*+tAa+HW srGsP__$[pz(2&8h32/bx"c` D:bvdW*aZ[6N K,er\v40!4cV*>[n(am:cUNBRHHx,EQap~/ ^QkZhfZU Pf+noE$d]cfQ!g. A classroom and curriculum geared toward developmentally appropriate practice will lead to generally good behavior that is the product of self-motivation rather than the result of punishment and control. Beyond that consider the following: For the ERS assessment process, a programs operating hours are determined based on when the program opens and closes, rather than a shorter time period when specific programming occurs. 0 991 0 obj <>stream %PDF-1.5 % dqF#GMor. C )%4,+>,VLF%A8g!8 / <>>> Keep in mind that for questions or information specific to NC's assessment process, NCRLAP's website is the primary source to use. Therefore, when a classroom includes materials, activities, and a schedule that is developmentally appropriate, the requirements for the many, specific materials found in the ECERS-R should not be surprising for a group of children that includes older two-year-olds. Administrators are likely to have discussion with teachers in each classroom and encourage staff to share their experiences and strategies with each other. hsNS&1pSZ'YRu,w>JPr(?fg~*W?TF 1. 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If the previous rating scale score was less than 4.0, on one or more assessments, the program may be eligible for onefree re-assessment per applicable scale. hVmo6+bNJ@a,s A9G,$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_ $oG~*Yi,_-7 O*:!. 2 0 obj At least one assessment will be needed per applicable scale. The ECERS-R manual provides specific descriptors for each subscale. 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ECERS Materials Requirement ECERS Minimum Materials Requirement *Material should consist of two contrasted items (e.g., sushi and a burrito or challah loaf and a croissant). 6. {[HWL._uzA&\HM[#=E@dQ, B_ Adult interaction is in response to children's needs. n68`y^7Eynys_\xF5[AX1F,j]:h$IfPkmW7[WUh^~-izQ4m7 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. 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 @)cC'LLB5Vo4SkY`5}7Q:,w#?_le3UvZit-W:,+>vaibR{GEt$7]m0 .oSfI>$jW*2>Of0)(z@+taZFs6!d!8:Moa6yUeVPzb#?U>UU?,I*Vxq56)E^,kOrSSl;!FEY98zs`(D2k]$ QB4R, ]|:|/>_/~Yi%Vb>mW]x/n4i$uYt)WbyJ~;rXDy+7db)H4tI'$UXZiYg$b_X^,.of7XqF,]E9\7'if)D|X]$_w\=r\rVwUfSW2DNBDerhRPRE1E-/N[kHfU_-7,RE?jD :ysu![vcv}uY\IW ECERS-R Webinar Series . endstream endobj startxref Assessors may also take photographs of the indoor/outdoor spaces and materials as part of their documentation. 35. hb```f``J``e`icd@ A+ g[FMA9K4 V/oex{NT (10Jttt 50vt@lPGGd420] hV]O;+~o[)m*h+BoV${s#%(Yw.iE=3s !D/ Qp the schedule for them to do that During Center Time, staff model language through initiating, joining and . 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). 3. 1. s5j#Ng5S`"V|c1Xpr>9E@&aFjRpKt=.8Ai+ga!;bZxZQ'.QBtXLb"@msaAo The completed report is forwarded to the DCDEE Child Care Consultant who will contact the owner/provider to review and discuss the summary report. For example, if a facility has 1-4 preschool classrooms then 1 ECERS-R assessment is needed. 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=,} Since assessors do not interact with them, most children quickly lose interest. TJCDc?A}Q(3ZihW(vfZ0k |#v30>N"K0$J@3KX@u1W_:`k?4v7ZO& The Environment Rating Scales can also be purchased from Teachers College Press (1-800-575-6566), Red Leaf Press (1-800-423-8309), Kaplan (1-800-334-2014) and Amazon.com. 213 0 obj <>stream 7IyWKqtI the ECERS as they are not a part of the environment that affects the child. 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 ECERS-R Webinar Series . 978 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[954 38]/Info 953 0 R/Length 110/Prev 533937/Root 955 0 R/Size 992/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream @$$J&~(M & %%EOF 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. *Please note that non-porous dress up clothing items are encouraged during this time due to the current public health situation. 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The structure of the ECERS-R recognizes that different types of philosophies, priorities, and characteristics (e.g., teaching strategies, interactions, and various content areas) can lead to positive outcomes for children. hWn8>Xdy'E0`{$@d"jk _}3B%`CGF9H@s8l;lsoVNY4OZ|VId]@7scPK|^#qe?'=Aya{4L2R@Tz|oU8h jf 33X{btb-KB(JQEJX}!we91YZ~X%0z}/XKE>6N]X8 HXtWs9g:uGsC\jD4TP-g;$ endstream endobj startxref NC Additional Notes for each rating scale. %PDF-1.5 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 hbbd``b`1A) "8HH_3 PJ@Dl)9$gdm@ ; Y^Ddo !rb``$/@ Atf 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. If the observation reaches the halfway point, based on the scheduled nap time) and too few children are present, the assessment will need to be completed on another day. Information about the grievance process can be found on our "Resources" list. Some of the requirements for items under this subscale Scoring Refinements . endstream endobj startxref What Does the ECERS-3 Measure? ECERS only 11. After the assessment is scheduled, a packet of information and forms will be sent to you. <> P5$MJ3]3;::A pA192P`{9 u@ji>>C0p1 7^ W:$j 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. If there is only one classroom that fits into the age guideline of a rating scale, then that classroom will be assessed. According to a survey of providers, the five most common ways to prepare include: 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. 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. 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. Following the 3 Star requirements are additional High-Quality Practices that programs must demonstrate to . The Scale consists of 35 items organized into 6 subscales: ERS and Environment Rating Scale are registered trademarks of Teachers College, Columbia University.. By using this site, you are agreeing to our. Requirements for Star Ratings by Grow NJ Kids Rating Star Rating ERS (ECERS-3/ITERS-3) Implementation of Curriculum (GNJK Standard: 2.4.1) Range of Points for required documentation Average of 3.75 No subscale below a 3.0 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). 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 The Environment Rating Scales require a 30 to 45 minute interview with the teacher or child care provider after the observation to complete scoring. Examines the daily schedule, the amount of time children are kept in whole groups, transitions, and provisions for students . Therefore, the earliest time any children are allowed to attend, until the time the program closes are the programs operating hours. szN8&"As)YX:kB5X1=aT ECERS-R 101 Why the DECE uses the ECERS -R tool What the ECERS -R tool measures, broadly . 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. When using the rating scales, each item is scored independently based on whether requirements D2 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. Additionally, SACERS-U items 12, 14, and 43-47 are not scored. 1547 0 obj <>stream !8.T6'y} iwzni_otmcg+N-?TNA4\S_H]**t*PPOpLjrSr(X6,: !zn{Y}.g8J"= Situations in which This helps insure that children have appropriate experiences, indoors and outdoors, with much time for child-selected learning and consistent expectations. An ITERS-R, ECERS-R, and SACERS-U assessment will be needed, so each room will be assessed. .8>l o3!yVk&0,cR In this case they may choose to complete the grievance process and send their concerns about the assessment results in writing. Free play; 36. 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 These will include 3 ECERS-R and 2 ITERS-R assessments. ECERS-R Webinar Series . 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. Most ofthese items relate to time spent in free play/learning centers. 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It also helps the schedule run smoothly when classrooms and toilets are very The ECERS-R is used in classrooms where the majority of children are 31 months old and older. The assessment report includes a section called "Summary of Indicators Not Receiving Credit" that identifies every indicator where requirements were not met. Compared to the ITERS-R, the ECERS-R does include requirements for additional materials and activities. 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. stream 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. >WK 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 Some of the requirements for items under this subscale Scoring Refinements. 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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 Read and study the Environment Rating Scales and the NC Additional Notes. Occasionally, child care providers raise objections or disagree with some aspect of the report. To ensure a valid assessment, the typical daily schedule should be followed and only the usual classroom staff should be present. Description. 198 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<4BE035E12F6D0448A4089B5D62FF9FBD>]/Index[186 28]/Info 185 0 R/Length 80/Prev 322462/Root 187 0 R/Size 214/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Please have the necessary paperwork completed and available to give to the assessors before the observation. 15 minutes: Arrival and Quiet Centers 5 minutes: Cleanup Time 15 minutes: Whole Group Time . 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However, 7:35 Classroom meeting/circle time 7:53 Wash hands, travel to cafeteria 8:00 Breakfast Upon Arrival of the Assessor In most circumstances the next assessment attempt will occur within the programs scheduling window; NCRLAP schedulers will contact the program if their window needs to be extended for some reason. endobj 7.2 At least 5 books related to current classroom activities or themes Possible topics: Differing abilities ECERS-R Webinar Series . opportunities, and daily schedule significantly impacts children's behavior in childcare. \D8)NIYR#GPCGbt4 iGBP tO3?&W&=&9SAq30~p & 0 e`x3 On the morning of the assessment, the assessor will double check childrens birth dates to insure that the correct rating scale is used that day, based on childrens ages. Description. 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The ECERS-R was published in 1998 as an updated version of the original ECERS, which came out in 1980. . For example, 10 children are enrolled so 6 must be present for more than half of the observation time. 37. Before the observation begins, the assessor will typically greet the owner/director andprovide an overview of the day. The ITERS-R is used when the majority of children are younger than 31 months of age. 1506 0 obj <> endobj It is important to discuss either option with your child care licensing consultant. For example, there is one toddler room, one preschool room, and one afterschool group. hXn7>&hex &kk, K)re](V,pf8{VQH B-F)HD. If there are equal numbers of classrooms in age/scale groups and an additional assessment is needed based on the total number of classrooms, the additional assessment and random selection will occur for the rating scale that assesses a younger age group. There should not be a sudden need to overhaul a classroom because one or even a few children are now 31 months old. For programs that include a specific curriculum day (e.g., 8:00-2:30), wrap-around or before/after care hours operated under the same license will be considered, even if separate fees are required. Group time. hb```" eahh`*V0sDUYwBD 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 %PDF-1.5 % hVmo6+bHNJ@a4@dSA9G,$~w$%i[Z8w0&'Ap"B&JnN,0IL$%B+MrA{3_MP34`8-U/j&wKYItVrC IXK.%O U\^]N)G Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3). hbbd```b`` "H] md n %,kA$g>EAo4/?e` Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Revised - For children birth through 30 months, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised - For children 31 months (e.g., over 2 1/2 years) through 5 years, Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Revised - Multi-age care for children birth through 12 years old, located in a home environment, School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, Updated edition - For children age 5 year through 12 years, 5 = Good (developmentally appropriate care), ECERS-R Parents and Staff subscale, items 38-43, ITERS-R Parents and Staff subscale, items 33-39, FCCERS-R Parents and Provider subscale, items 35-38.