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Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Training

  • Interested in improving the quality of your child care program?
    Sometimes small changes can make a big difference!      

    The Environment Rating Scales are nationally recognized tools used to assess and improve the quality of child care programs.

    Environment Rating Scale workshops offer step-by-step guidance for making helpful changes that can make a real difference in the work you do with young children. 

    Environment Rating Scale Classes 

    Find and register for an Environment Rating Scale Class at http://ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/trainingregistry/

     
  • ECERS-R – Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
  • FCCERS-R – Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale
  • ITERS-R – Infant and Toddler Environment Rating Scale
  • SACERS – School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale   
  • Additional Notes for Clarification can be found at http://ers.fpg.unc.edu/
What does the training involve?
Each workshop series consists of four 2-hour workshops. Workshops are fun, interactive and “hands-on”. Learners will have an opportunity to:

Each learner will receive:
  • ECERS-R, ITERS-R, FCCERS-R, or SACERS book
  • helpful handouts
  • self–assessment form
  • program improvement plan


Credit:

  • 8 hours Iowa Department of Human Services child care licensing credit
  • approved for National Administrator's Credential NAC continuing education units
  • approved for Iowa State University Continuing Education Units
  • Meets Iowa QRS requirements (2 points)
How does this training meet Iowa QRS requirements?
A director or assistant director can earn two QRS points for their program by completing one of the ITERS-R, ECERS-R or SACERS training series. However, program staff are also welcome to attend if there are available openings. Family child care providers are encouraged to attend the FCCERS-R training and will earn two QRS points for their program by completing the class and all homework assignments. 

Learners who complete a self-assessment and a program improvement plan have the opportunity to earn additional QRS points.

Learn more about Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS)