Training Opportunities

Learn from the authors to assess and improve early learning environments with the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised Edition (ECERS-R), the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Revised Edition (ITERS-R), the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Revised Edition (FCCERS-R) or the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS).

*NEW* Levels of Training on the Environment Rating Scales

 

March 10-13, 2008 &

April 28-May 1, 2008

8 day In-Depth Training on the ECERS-R
*course content subject to change

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Registration is closed.

April 16-18, 2008

Short Course Training on the ECERS-R and FCCERS-R
*course content subject to change

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Registration is closed.

June 2-6, 2008

5-Day Training on the ECERS-R and ITERS-R
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Registration is closed.

October 15-17, 2008

Short Course Training on the ECERS-R and FCCERS-R
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Registration opens August 1, 2008

November 11-14 , 2008 &

December 1-4 , 2008

8 day In-Depth Training on the ECERS-R
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Intensive training programs conducted at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill by

Thelma Harms, PhD
Richard M. Clifford, PhD
Debby Cryer, PhD

THE FIVE-DAY TRAINING AND THREE-DAY SHORT COURSE provide training on using the Environment Rating Scales as tools to assess and improve early learning environments. The authors of these widely-used instruments serve as primary faculty for the training, which includes visits to Chapel Hill-area classrooms for practice observations and scoring, and follow-up analysis under experienced group leaders. This basic training is supplemented in the five-day course by in-depth interpretations of the major requirements of each sub-scale, with the aim of improving scoring accuracy and supporting technical assistance/training for program improvement.


Program
Each participant in the courses will receive training on how to use the ECERS-R, ITERS-R, FCCERS-R or SACERS and will be given guided practice conducting assessments in child care settings. A comprehensive debriefing session will follow each practice assessment and the authors of the rating scales will be on hand to answer your questions. Substantial emphasis will be placed on ways to use the scales to improve early learning environments. The five-day course will go into greater depth on how to interpret the requirements of the various subscales. Focused discussion groups are also part of the five-day course.
 
Who Should Attend
The training is recommended for professionals working in early care and education in either a training, evaluating, monitoring, teaching, technical assistance or research capacity. This includes child care program directors, supervisory personnel, classroom teachers, state licensing staff, program evaluators, and college instructors or researchers.
 
Accommodations & Travel
Each participant is responsible for his or her own overnight lodging and travel. For each conference, a block of rooms will be reserved at a nearby hotel, and details will be given to participants once their registrations have been accepted.

The Raleigh-Durham airport is approximately 18 miles from Chapel Hill. Shuttle and taxi services are available, as well as special UNC rates with a major car rental company.
  Fees & Registration
The fee for the three-day courses is $825, while the five-day courses cost $1225. Fees include all materials, continental breakfasts and lunches. Lodging and dinners are not included. You may want to consult a tax specialist to determine what costs are deductible.

Participants must choose which Rating Scale they wish to be trained on. If you require special services to participate in this program, please inform us when you apply and we will contact you to make arrangements.

To receive applications, see below. Do not send checks directly in response to this Web posting!

Location
Conferences will be held at one of the facilities of UNC in Chapel Hill--a picturesque and vibrant college town, featuring tree-lined streets, historic buildings, and a variety of shops and restaurants.
 
Credit
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from UNC will be available.

Additional Information
Given the intensive nature of the program, participants will have only a limited amount of free time. We ask that participants free themselves from all professional commitments and other obligations during the course.


To apply...

     

    For further information about the program, see the faq on training, or contact Elisa Allen at allene@mail.fpg.unc.edu (919) 843-6189.

For information on training that is not described here, please contact:

Cathy Riley
(919) 962-7355
riley@mail.fpg.unc.edu


Please direct questions or comments to Elisa Allen.
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