Older Versions
ECERS-R
Second Edition
This second edition of the ECERS contains inclusive and culturally sensitive indicators for many items. New items have been added on Interaction (staff-child, child-child and discipline), Curriculum (nature/science and math/number) Health & Safety and Parents & Staff.
FCCERS-R
Second Edition
This second edition is also designed to assess family child care programs. It covers a wider age range and has a deeper focus on sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
ITERS-R
Second Edition
The second edition of the ITERS, designed to assess center-based child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 30 months of age. It is more inclusive and culturally sensitive. It also addresses professional needs of staff, and reflects the latest health & safety information.
What's the difference between the Revised (R's) and the 3rd editions?
Revised (R's) Editions:
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Focuses more on materials and classroom arrangement.
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Based off 3-hour observation and post-observation interview questions.
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Optional parent and staff section.
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Access to materials is determined by "substantial portion of the day" and "much of the day".
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Provisions for children with disabilities included in 4 items in Program Structure.
3rd Editions:
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Greater focus on teaching and interaction in regard to materials.
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Based entirely on the 3-hour observation; no post-interviews.
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Parent and staff section not included.
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Access to materials is determined either by specific time requirements (ECERS-3) or assessing lapses in access to materials based on ages and abilities (ITERS-3 and FCCERS-3).
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Provisions for children with disabilities incorporated into items throughout the scales.