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Environment Rating Scale Professional
Development Seminars
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ECERS-R Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale – Revised Edition
Participants will be able to:
Describe the basic indicators of quality early childhood environments and methods for measuring quality
Conduct a self-assessment of classrooms using the ECERS-R
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Notes for ClarificationNotes for Clarificationhttp://ers.fpg.unc.edu/
PA Position StatementsPA Position Statementshttp://www.pakeys.org/stars Choose from Quick links menu
All About the ECERS-R All About the ECERS-R Each site will receive one free copy (Postcard)
Caring for Our ChildrenCaring for Our Childrenhttp://nrckids.org/CFOC/index.html
Handbook for Public Playground SafetyHandbook for Public Playground Safetyhttp://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf
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Early Childhood Research InstituteEarly Childhood Research Institutehttp://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ecrii/index.html
Special QuestSpecial Questhttp://www.specialquest.org
CARA’s Kit – Teacher Version: Creating CARA’s Kit – Teacher Version: Creating adaptations for routines and activitiesadaptations for routines and activitieshttp://www.dec-sped.org/Store/Additional_Resources
“It is the total score that is related to positive child development, not any of the single requirements by themselves” - page xii All About the ECERS-R
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ECERS – R: Page 7
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Available vs. Accessible
Few, some, many, varied
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Staff
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Example: Item #17
Using language to develop reasoning skills
Indicators 5.1 and 5.2
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Must be observedMust be observed
Very Bad Weather or Weather Permitting Items #8, #34, #35
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What is hand washing?What is hand washing?
When is it needed?When is it needed?
Are there times when hand Are there times when hand sanitizer can be used?sanitizer can be used?
Same Sink:
Do the staff andchildren wash theirhands for eating in
thesame sink that theywash their hands for
toileting?
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Sanitize:
Bleach and water solution 1 tablespoon bleach to a quart of water or ¼ cup
bleach to a gallon water Mix Daily Contact time with surface for 2 minutes Or an approved EPA sanitizer - following the
instructions to sanitize on the label
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ASTM F 1292 StandardASTM F 1292 Standard Handbook for Public Handbook for Public
Playground SafetyPlayground Safety
PA Position Statements - PA Position Statements - Playground Information Sheet Playground Information Sheet
Item #7 Space for gross motor play Item #7 Space for gross motor play Item #8 Gross motor equipmentItem #8 Gross motor equipment Item #14 Safety practices Item #14 Safety practices
PA Position Statements PA Position Statements
Item #14 SafetyItem #14 Safety
1.1, 1.2, 3.1 A score of 1 or 2 will result if any of the following are observed:
At least 4 indoor or 4 outdoor safety hazards
A safety hazard exists that is a certification violation
Materials labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” that are not in a locked container, including medicines and cleaning materials.
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Item #29 Supervision of gross motor activitiesItem #29 Supervision of gross motor activitiesItem #30 General supervision of children Item #30 General supervision of children
Strict interpretation of ratios will be
considered
A safe environment is not a substitute for supervision.
PA Position StatementsPA Position Statements
1/3 of the time the center is operating
Usually found in indicators in the Good level (5).
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#3. Furnishings for relaxation and comfort
Indicator 5.1
#5. Space for privacyIndicator 5.2
#15. Books and picturesIndicator 5.1
#19. Fine motorIndicator 5.1
#20. ArtIndicator 5.1
#22. BlocksIndicator 5.4
#24. Dramatic PlayIndicator 5.1
#25. Nature/ScienceIndicator 5.1
#26. Math/NumberIndicator 5.1
#34. ScheduleIndicator 5.3
#35. Free PlayIndicator 5.1
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each and every indicator and the
Notes for Clarification
for approximately 3-4 hours.
to interactions and make notes of
significant interactions.
score based only on what is
observed.
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Read
Observe
Listen
Record
Will not interact with the children.
Will be looking at all materials and may ask to see items stored in closets.
Will be observing routines for hand washing meal/snack and diapering/toileting.
Will need time to ask questions after the
observation.
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Facility and Summary ReportsFacility and Summary ReportsAssume there will be items that
score high as well as those that score low
Lower scoring items are those ones you may choose to focus on improving (or not!)
“What is best for our children and families?”
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Certification
Regional Key
ERS Assessors
PA KeyCustomer Service Team
Professional Development
Technical AssistanceKeystone STARS SpecialistPA Pre-K Counts Specialist
Child Care Facility
All indicators in column 1 must be scored NO (False) to move up, if any are YES (True), score is 1.STOP SCORING.
To receive a score of 3, 5, or 7 all indicators for those columns must be scored YES. CONTINUE TO NEXT LEVEL.
When you answer NO (False) to any indicators in columns 3, 5, or 7 finish ONLY that column and score:
If HALF or MORE are YES (True), go back one point.
If LESS than HALF are YES (True), go back two points.
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