Short Course on the

ECERS-R 
&
ITERS-R  

February 1-3, 2010

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On December 1, 2009, we will begin accepting applications for the Short Course on the ECERS-R and ITERS-R, to be held Feburary 1-3, 2010. The Short Course provides training in use of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised Edition (ECERS-R) and the Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised Edition (ITERS-R). Applicants must select training on just one of the two scales. Authors of these widely used instruments serve as faculty for the training. Participants will be taught to use the scales and given guided practice conducting assessments in child care settings. Comprehensive debriefing will follow each practice assessment, led by experienced group leaders, with the authors on hand to answer questions. Note that training to reliability with the authors is not offered through the UNC courses. This type of training requires 5-10 days, with reliability checks throughout. Training to reliability is not currently offered to individuals. For more information on training to reliability, please contact Cathy Riley (riley@mail.fpg.unc.edu)..

Application procedure
Applications must be accompanied by a check or approved purchase order. Purchase orders must be replaced with checks by January 8, 2010. Interest typically exceeds our capacity - we are often completely booked two months prior to a course - so apply early for the best chance of enrollment. No more than five participants will be admitted from a single organization without special permission. Applicants will be notified within two weeks whether they have been accepted.

Fee
A fee of $825 covers the cost of the ECERS-R training, all materials, breakfast and lunch each day. A fee of $975 covers the cost of the ITERS-R training, all materials, breakfast and lunch each day. The fee does not include dinners and overnight accommodations. Refunds will be given, minus a $50 processing charge, if cancellation is made by January 8th. After January 8th, no refunds will be given.

Accommodations and travel
The Raleigh-Durham Airport is 18 miles from Chapel Hill. Upon acceptance, applicants will be sent information about rental cars, taxis, airport limousines and shuttle service. Information will also be provided about hotels, including one with a special rate for the course ($99/night), located directly across from the Friday Center for Continuing Education. Click here for more hotel information.

Schedule and course credit
The Monday session will run approximately from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the following two days from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Letters of completion and continuing education units from UNC-CH will be given only for participation in the entire session, so please make travel plans accordingly.

Please direct questions or comments to Elisa Allen.
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