The Third Edition of the ECERS is a major revision that introduces innovations in both the content and administration of the scale while retaining the continuity of the two principal characteristics …

ERSI is the only author-certified training organization for the Environment Rating Scales. Providing in-person and virtual training for ECERS, ITERS, FCCERS, and SACERS.

Aug 9, 2025 · The main purpose of the ECERS is to provide objective data that supports the enhancement of program quality by identifying strengths and areas requiring improvement in …

ECERS is A Valid Instrument To be considered valid, the tool must answer the question, “Does it measure what’s important?” In other words, we want proof that the scale scores are valid and …

The widely used Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale® (ECERS-3) is designed for use in preschools and kindergarten. ECERS-3 assesses both environmental provisions and teacher …

The ECERS scale (page 2) consists of 43 items organized into 7 subscales*: Each item is ranked from 1 to 7. A ranking of 1 describes care that does not meet custodial care needs while a …

The third edition of the internationally-recognized Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (known as the ECERS-3) focuses on the full range of needs of preschool- and kindergarten …

As of February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"— are used for DCDEE assessments. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, …

-- A thorough revision of the ECERS-R™, designed to assess group programs for preschool-kindergarten aged children, from 3 through 5 years of age. Total scale consists of 35 items.

Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale - Third Edition (ECERS-3) The third edition of the ECERS is designed to assess the quality of care for center-based programs serving children …