Welcome to ERSI
The Environment Rating Scales (ERS) are research-based tools to assess global process quality in early childhood programs. The ERS are widely used throughout the U.S. and abroad to optimize the quality of early learning environments for young children. The Environment Rating Scales Institute (ERSI) is the only agency certified by the scale authors to provide in-person training on the ERS. Our team members have decades of experience in the field of early childhood education and specifically with the ERS. We provide a wide range of training options, including introductory sessions, reliability testing, and in-depth courses. We have a highly personalized approach to helping our clients use the scales reliably for assessment purposes and to guide continuous quality improvement efforts.
Our Team
AUTHOR PARTNERSHIP
ERSI is proud to partner with the original authors of the Environment Rating Scales: Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, Dick Clifford, and Noreen Yazejian. To learn more about the authors, please visit The Scales.