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  1. This video describes the steps involved in the assessment process completed by NCRLAP. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale.   (24819 downloads)
    About the assessment process (video)  View!  
  2. This presentation describes many of the health and sanitation practices considered during the assessment process. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale.   (19700 downloads)
    Handwashing and other basic health considerations (video)  View!  
  3. This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of required health and sanitation practices. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales.   (16806 downloads)
    Handwashing and Basic Health Considerations (supplement)  View!  
  4. (2010 version) This chart summarizes safe and healthy outdoor play conditions. It is a guide to use when determining if weather conditions allow for outdoor play.   (16264 downloads)
    Child Care Weather Watch Chart  View!  
  5. This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of common questions and scoring issues related to gross motor play spaces and play. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales.   (15691 downloads)
    A Safe Space for Gross Motor Play (supplement)  View!  
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  1. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (3398 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R  View  
  2. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades de aprendizaje y juego basadas en elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ECERS-R items and indicators.)   (1392 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  3. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades de aprendizaje y juego basadas en elementos e indicadores de FCCERS-R. No es obligatorio, pero es muy recomendable para FCCH que desee comprender más acerca de los diversos requisitos o que esté completando un proceso de autoestudio para los puntos de los estándares del programa. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on FCCERS-R items and indicators. It is not required, but is highly recommended for FCCH wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a self study process for program standards points.)   (1640 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R  View  
  4. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on FCCERS-R items and indicators. It is not required, but is highly recommended for FCCH wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a self study process for program standards points.   (1190 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  5. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (2422 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities ITERS-R  View  
  6. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades de aprendizaje y juego basadas en elementos e indicadores de ITERS-R. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ITERS-R items and indicators.)   (1303 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  7. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1713 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities SACERS-U  View  
  8. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades para aprender y jugar basadas en elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on SACERS-U items and indicators.)   (1827 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
  9. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1567 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Health and Safety SACERS-U  View  
  10. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad con base en los ítems e indicadores de SACERS-U.   (1053 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Health and Safety SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
  11. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas basadas en elementos e indicadores de FCCERS.   (1238 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interaction FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  12. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas según los elementos e indicadores de ITERS-R.   (1302 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interaction ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  13. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (2459 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R  View  
  14. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas según los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.   (1215 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  15. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on FCCERS items and indicators.   (1545 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions FCCERS-R  View  
  16. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (2085 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions ITERS-R  View  
  17. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1588 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions SACERS-U  View  
  18. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas basadas en elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U.   (1120 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
  19. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (617 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R  View  
  20. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad según los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.   (524 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  21. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on FCCERS items and indicators.   (476 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R  View  
  22. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad en función de los elementos e indicadores de FCCERS.   (435 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  23. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (678 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ITERS-R  View  
  24. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad en función de los elementos e indicadores del ITERS-R.   (469 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  25. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ECERS-R (change scale) items and indicators.   (2104 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R  View  
  26. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos aspectos del horario diario, juegos libres y tiempos de grupo, y disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.   (1167 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  27. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.   (1533 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R  View  
  28. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos aspectos del horario diario, juegos libres y tiempos de grupo, y disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores de FCCERS-R.   (1117 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  29. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (1786 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ITERS-R  View  
  30. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos los aspectos del horario diario, el juego libre y los tiempos de grupo, y las disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores del ITERS-R.   (1035 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  31. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1521 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure SACERS-U  View  
  32. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos los aspectos del horario diario, el juego libre y los tiempos de grupo, y las disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U.   (1050 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
  33. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (3135 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R  View  
  34. Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.   (1183 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  35. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.   (1423 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R  View  
  36. Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores de FCCERS-R.   (1209 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  37. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (1866 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ITERS-R  View  
  38. Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores del ITERS-R.   (1104 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  39. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1586 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings SACERS-U  View  
  40. Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U.   (1073 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
Transition to the 3s
  1. This includes materials and furnishings needed for specific items and indicators.   (310 downloads) - 112
    ECERS-3 Materials list  View  
  2. This document answers specific frequently asked questions about what observations are like using the Third editions of the ERS   (336 downloads) - 112
    FAQs: Observations Using the 3s  View  
  3. No description available   (238 downloads) - 112
    FAQs: The Transitions to the 3s  View  
  4. This includes materials and furnishings needed for specific items and indicators.   (112 downloads) - 112
    FCCERS-3 Materials list  View  
  5. This document provides basic information about how the ECERS-3 builds on but also differs from the ECERS-R. General points and a few details for each subscale are mentioned, along with some ideas to promote reflective thinking.   (311 downloads) - 112
    Getting to know the ECERS-3  View  
  6. This document provides basic information about how the ECERS-3, builds on but also differs from the ECERS-R. General points, along with a few details for each subscale are mentioned, along with some ideas to promote reflective thinking.   (72 downloads) - 112
    Getting to Know the ECERS-3 (Spanish Version)  View  
  7. This document provides basic information about how the FCCERS-3 builds on but also differs from the FCCERS-R. General points and a few details for each subscale are mentioned, along with some ideas to promote reflective thinking.   (108 downloads) - 112
    Getting to know the FCCERS-3  View  
  8. This document provides basic information about how the FCCERS-3, builds on but also differs from the FCCERS-R. General points, along with a few details for each subscale are mentioned, along with some ideas to promote reflective thinking. (Spanish Version)   (49 downloads) - 112
    Getting to Know the FCCERS-3 (Spanish Version)  View  
  9. This document provides basic information about how the ITERS-3 builds on and also differs from the ITERS-R. General points, along with a few details for each subscale are mentioned, along with some ideas to promote reflective thinking.   (152 downloads) - 112
    Getting to know the ITERS-3  View  
  10. This document provides basic information about how the ITERS-3, builds on but also differs from the ITERS-R. General points, along with a few details for each subscale are mentioned, along with some ideas to promote reflective thinking. (Spanish Version)   (50 downloads) - 112
    Getting to Know the ITERS-3 (Spanish Version)  View  
  11. This includes materials and furnishings needed for specific items and indicators.   (215 downloads) - 112
    ITERS-3 Materials list  View  
  12. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.   (155 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Activities ECERS-3  View  
  13. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.   (80 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Activities FCCERS-3  View  
  14. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.   (120 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Activities ITERS-3  View  
  15. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about positive practices for interactions based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.   (145 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Interaction ECERS-3  View  
  16. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about positive practices for interactions based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.   (81 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Interaction FCCERS-3  View  
  17. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about positive practices for interactions based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.   (113 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Interaction ITERS-3  View  
  18. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about various types of language, as well as, the use of books based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.   (86 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Language and Books FCCERS-3  View  
  19. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about various types of language, as well as, the use of books based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.   (109 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Language and Books ITERS-3  View  
  20. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning, as well as, the use of books and other literacy-related details based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.   (152 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Language and Literacy ECERS-3  View  
  21. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.   (161 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Personal Care Routintes ECERS-3  View  
  22. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.   (79 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Personal Care Routintes FCCERS-3  View  
  23. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.   (113 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Personal Care Routintes ITERS-3  View  
  24. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including transitions, free play and group times based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.   (154 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Program Structure ECERS-3  View  
  25. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including transitions, free play and group times based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.   (91 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Program Structure FCCERS-3  View  
  26. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including transitions, free play, and group activities based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.   (95 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Program Structure ITERS-3  View  
  27. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ECERS-3 items and indicators.   (193 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Space and Furnishings ECERS-3  View  
  28. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on FCCERS-3 items and indicators.   (113 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Space and Furnishings FCCERS-3  View  
  29. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ITERS-3 items and indicators.   (122 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More about Space and Furnishings ITERS-3  View  
Assessment information
  1. This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of common questions and scoring issues related to gross motor play spaces and play. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales.   (15691 downloads) - 112
    A Safe Space for Gross Motor Play (supplement)  View  
  2. This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of the assessment process. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales.   (13313 downloads) - 112
    About the Assessment Process (supplement)  View  
  3. This video describes the steps involved in the assessment process completed by NCRLAP. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale.   (24819 downloads) - 55
    About the assessment process (video)  View  
  4. This document briefly summarizes some of the handwashing and some health requirements for all scales including Rs and 3s   (154 downloads) - 112
    All Scales: General Health Reminders  View  
  5. This document reviews common health practices and reminders for all ERS scales both Revised edition and 3s edition.   (155 downloads) - 112
    All Scales: General Health Reminders (Spanish)  View  
  6. This document provides a quick overview of the various assessment and ERS information offered by NCRLAP. Programs are encouraged to use the types of resources or training that best meets their needs.   (1235 downloads) - 112
    Build Your Assessment Toolkit  View  
  7. (2010 version) This chart summarizes safe and healthy outdoor play conditions. It is a guide to use when determining if weather conditions allow for outdoor play.   (16264 downloads) - 112
    Child Care Weather Watch Chart  View  
  8. This presentation provides considerations regarding appropriate images in books and pictures as it applies to assessments completed for NC's Star Rated License and addresses common questions. Information in this presentation applies to all the Environment Rating Scales.   (3640 downloads) - 55
    Considering Appropriate Images in Books and Pictures  View  
  9. New! Watch training videos about the assessment process and quality child care.   (1385 downloads) - 55
    Creating a Quality Learning Environment Video Series  View  
  10. This document helps determine whether to consider the ECERS-R or ITERS-R for a two-year-old classroom when preparing for upcoming assessments. It can also be used when thinking about ongoing classroom planning and self-assessment   (3405 downloads) - 112
    Determining Which Scale to Use in Two's Classrooms: ECERS-R and ITERS-R  View  
  11. This video is intended for participants in North Carolina's ERS Assessment Process. It provides information related to the requirements of the ECERS-R, Item 22 Blocks, Indicator 5.1 and shows examples of block areas and how these relate to the indicator's requirements.   (4415 downloads) - 55
    ECERS-R Item 22 Blocks, Indicator 5.1  View  
  12. This includes materials and furnishings needed for specific items and indicators.   (2551 downloads) - 112
    ECERS-R Materials list  View  
  13. This report shows statewide and county ECERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019.   (4241 downloads) - 112
    ECERS-R Statewide and county scores  View  
  14. This document provides information about the substantial portion of the day requirement in the ECERS-R. It includes a definition of the term, how assessors determine the times and make calculations, FAQs, materials indoors and outdoors, and tips. It is available in English and Spanish.   (13010 downloads) - 112
    ECERS-R Substantial portion of the day: Key points for NC's assessment process  View  
  15. Este documento proporciona informacion sobre los requerimientos de Una Parte Considerable del Día para el ECERS-R. Incluye informacion sobre la definición del termino, como los asesores determinan los tiempos y como hacen sus calculos, preguntas frecuentes, materiales en interiores y exteriores, y consejos. Está disponible en Inglés y Español.   (3614 downloads) - 112
    ECERS-R Substantial portion of the day: Key points for NC's assessment process (Spanish version)  View  
  16. This presentation defines the basic requirements of a cozy area for the ECERS-R and provides examples of areas that meet this definition and examples of areas that do not. It illustrates important considerations in determining the adequacy of a cozy area by answering common questions on this topic.   (4432 downloads) - 55
    ECERS-R The Cozy Area  View  
  17. This document provides an overview of considerations, questions, and answers regarding ECERS-R assessments for public school preschool programs.   (13782 downloads) - 112
    ECERS-R: Public school information sheet  View  
  18. Este documento proporciona una descripcion general de las consideraciones, preguntas de los proveedores de FCCH y respuestas sobre el proceso de evaluacion de FCCERS-R de NC.   (4133 downloads) - 112
    FCCERS‐R Assessment Process: Information for FCCH Providers (Spanish version)  View  
  19. This document provides an overview of considerations, questions from FCCH providers, and answers regarding NC's FCCERS-R assessment process. It is available in English and Spanish.   (7732 downloads) - 112
    FCCERS-R Assessment Process: Information for FCCH Providers  View  
  20. This is the first in a series of presentations for family childcare providers. It explains terms used throughout the scale, including different age groups, ''accessible'' and ''much of the day,'' and examines the requirements of different indicators in the Fine Motor item in the FCCERS-R while providing a variety of examples.   (3306 downloads) - 55
    FCCERS-R Item 16 Using Fine Motor Materials with Different Age Groups  View  
  21. This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Art item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples.   (3188 downloads) - 55
    FCCERS-R Item 17 Using Art Materials with Different Age Groups  View  
  22. This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Block item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples.   (3511 downloads) - 55
    FCCERS-R Item 19 Using Blocks with Different Age Groups  View  
  23. This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Dramatic play item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples.   (2878 downloads) - 55
    FCCERS-R Item 20 Using Dramatic Play Materials with Different Age Groups  View  
  24. This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Math item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples.   (3395 downloads) - 55
    FCCERS-R Item 21 Using Math Materials with Different Age Groups  View  
  25. This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Nature/science item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples.   (3323 downloads) - 55
    FCCERS-R Item 22 Using Nature Science Materials with Different Age Groups  View  
  26. This presentation is part of a series for family childcare providers. It examines the requirements of different indicators in the Promoting acceptance of diversity item in the FCCERS-R and provides a variety of examples.   (2837 downloads) - 55
    FCCERS-R Item 24 Promoting Acceptance and Diversity  View  
  27. This document provides information about what is required at the ''good'' level in FCCERS-R Item 24, Promoting acceptance of diversity. It also provides examples of items that can earn credit.   (2243 downloads) - 112
    FCCERS-R Item 24 Promoting Acceptance of Diversity: What is Required at the 5 Level?  View  
  28. This includes materials and furnishings needed for specific items and indicators.   (1039 downloads) - 112
    FCCERS-R materials list  View  
  29. This report shows statewide and county FCCERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019.   (4112 downloads) - 112
    FCCERS-R Statewide and county scores  View  
  30. This document provides important reminders about specific requirements for the self-study process as part of NC's Star Rated License.   (739 downloads) - 112
    FCCH Self-Study: 5 Key points for NC FCCH Self Study Process  View  
  31. Este documento proporciona recordatorios importantes sobre los requisitos específicos para el proceso de autoestudio como parte de la licencia Star Rated de Carolina del Norte.   (665 downloads) - 112
    FCCH Self-Study: 5 Key points for NC FCCH Self Study Process Spanish Version  View  
  32. Bringing Self-Study Into Focus discusses multiple strategies for approaching a self-study.   (561 downloads) - 55
    FCCH Self-Study: Bringing Self-Study into Focus  View  
  33. This document provides important reminders about requirements for the self-study process as part of NC's Star Rated License and offers some ideas and questions to consider when getting started with a self-study.   (828 downloads) - 112
    FCCH Self-Study: Getting Started with Self-study  View  
  34. Este documento proporciona recordatorios importantes sobre los requisitos para el proceso de autoestudio como parte de la licencia Star Rated de Carolina del Norte y ofrece algunas ideas y preguntas para considerar al comenzar con un autoestudio.   (667 downloads) - 112
    FCCH Self-Study: Getting Started with Self-study Spanish Version  View  
  35. A short video breaking down the subscales in the FCCERS-R.   (738 downloads) - 55
    FCCH Self-Study: Getting Started with the FCCERS-R  View  
  36. Example of a form that could be used to plan for a self-study. This form is not required, but may be helpful in generating a plan to use for a self-study process.   (766 downloads) - 112
    FCCH Self-Study: Planning Form  View  
  37. Example of a form used to document self-study. This is not required, but may be helpful to use throughout the process.   (428 downloads) - 112
    FCCH Self-Study: Progress Tracking Form  View  
  38. This brief video provides a basic level understanding of how to score the FCCERS-R and use the results for self-study.   (851 downloads) - 55
    FCCH Self-Study: Scoring the FCCERS-R  View  
  39. A document explaining the cycle of self-study   (723 downloads) - 112
    FCCH Self-Study: Understanding Self-Study  View  
  40. Un documento que explica el ciclo de autoestudio.   (761 downloads) - 112
    FCCH Self-Study: Understanding Self-Study Spanish Version  View  
  41. This video walks through what an intentional self-study process looks like and explains the steps that can be used along the journey.   (784 downloads) - 55
    FCCH Self-Study: What is a Self-Study  View  
  42. Link to the DCDEE website, where you can learn about the NC Star Rated License system.   (13592 downloads) - 55
    General information regarding the NC Star Rated License system  View  
  43. This document provides information for NC Pre-K classrooms and programs participating in the ECERS-R assessment process.   (3768 downloads) - 112
    Guide to the NC Pre-K Assessment Process  View  
  44. ''Este documento proporciona información para las aulas y los programas Pre-Jardín de Carolina del Norte que participan en el proceso de evaluación ECERS-R. Está disponible en Inglés y Español.''   (2803 downloads) - 112
    Guide to the NC Pre-K Assessment Process (Spanish version)  View  
  45. This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of required health and sanitation practices. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales.   (16806 downloads) - 112
    Handwashing and Basic Health Considerations (supplement)  View  
  46. This presentation describes many of the health and sanitation practices considered during the assessment process. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale.   (19700 downloads) - 55
    Handwashing and other basic health considerations (video)  View  
  47. This poster is from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center shows the diapering procedure and is referenced in NCRLAP assessment reports.   (12386 downloads) - 55
    Healthy child care NC diaper procedure poster  View  
  48. This document provides information about the 'much of the day' requirements in the ITERS-R and FCCERS-R. It includes a definition of the term, examples of positive practices and red flags, information for mobile and non-mobile children and details about how to determine if MOD requirements are met.   (1016 downloads) - 112
    ITERS-R and FCCERS-R Much of the day: Key points for NCs assessment process  View  
  49. This presentation explains the definition of books in poor repair as it applies to the ITERS-R and FCCERS-R as well as provides examples of common repair issues and other important considerations.   (3926 downloads) - 55
    ITERS-R and FCCERS-R: Books in Poor Repair  View  
  50. This includes materials and furnishings needed for specific items and indicators.   (1709 downloads) - 112
    ITERS-R materials list  View  
  51. This report shows statewide and county ITERS-R scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019.   (3922 downloads) - 112
    ITERS-R Statewide and county scores  View  
  52. This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in child care settings. Information in this supplement applies to all Environment Rating Scales.   (11707 downloads) - 112
    Language for Learning (supplement)  View  
  53. This video focuses on how language supports childrens cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving infant and toddlers.   (14678 downloads) - 55
    Language for learning: Infants and Toddlers (video)  View  
  54. This video focuses on how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving preschoolers.   (15235 downloads) - 55
    Language for learning: Preschoolers (video)  View  
  55. This video focuses on how language supports children's cognitive and social/emotional development in programs serving schoolagers. Information in this resource is appropriate to be used with each Environment Rating Scale.   (11753 downloads) - 55
    Language for learning: Schoolagers (video)  View  
  56. This document summarizes scoring criteria used by NCRLAP assessors during Environment Rating Scale assessments for items that relate to the safety of gross motor space and equipment. These standards apply to all gross motor equipment and materials.   (4220 downloads) - 112
    Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment  View  
  57. This document illustrates common challenges related to gross motor safety for children 2-12 years old.   (337 downloads) - 112
    Requirements for Gross Motor Space and Equipment (Visual Guide)  View  
  58. This presentation explains the requirements for the nap/rest items in the Environment Rating Scales regarding healthy provisions. It addresses common questions and provides some helpful hints.   (3208 downloads) - 55
    Rest Well: Sanitation considerations for naptime  View  
  59. This presentation discusses the supervision of children during naptime and considers the physical layout and placement of furnishings to allow for good supervision. It also discusses how programs can create a restful environment for children by considering the indicators at the various levels of quality in the Environment Rating Scales.   (2978 downloads) - 55
    Rest Well: Supervision considerations for naptime and creating a restful environment  View  
  60. This document includes information about SACERS-U policies and procedures important for school-age staff.   (3035 downloads) - 112
    SACERS-U Important Program Policies and Procedures  View  
  61. This includes materials and furnishings needed for specific items and indicators.   (1551 downloads) - 112
    SACERS-U materials list  View  
  62. This document includes details and reminders for items related to various learning materials, areas, and activities included in the SACERS-U.   (3789 downloads) - 112
    SACERS-U Promoting Engagement  View  
  63. This report shows statewide and county SACERS-U scores for NC Star Rated License assessments during 9/1/2017 to 8/31/2019.   (3127 downloads) - 112
    SACERS-U Statewide and county scores  View  
  64. This video addressed common questions and scoring issues related to gross motor spaces and play that occurs during North Carolina Rated License Assessments. Information in this video applies to all Environment Rating Scales.   (14331 downloads) - 55
    Safe space for gross motor play (video)  View  
  65. This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the ECERS-R, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License.   (4997 downloads) - 112
    Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the ECERS-R  View  
  66. This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the FCCERS-R, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License.   (2950 downloads) - 112
    Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the FCCERS-R  View  
  67. This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the ITERS-R, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License.   (5306 downloads) - 112
    Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the ITERS-R  View  
  68. This document provides a summary of the lowest scoring items and indicators for the SACERS-U, as used for the assessment portion of the NC Star Rated License.   (3493 downloads) - 112
    Summary of Lowest Scoring Items and Indicators for the SACERS-U  View  
  69. This document provides information that may increase understanding of the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment process. It can also be used to support an on-going process to develop and maintain quality care for children in your program. It is available in English and Spanish.   (2341 downloads) - 112
    Thinking ahead and being prepared all of the time (for the assessment process)  View  
  70. Estas sugerencias pueden ayudar a aumentar la comprensión del Proceso de Evaluación de la Escala de Calificación Ambiental (ERS) y facilitar la preparación de su(s) evaluación(es). Estas sugerencias ayudan a los proveedores a ofrecer atención de calidad como un proceso continuo. Está disponible en Inglés y Español.   (1416 downloads) - 112
    Thinking ahead and being prepared all of the time (for the assessment process) (Spanish version)  View  
  71. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (3398 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R  View  
  72. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades de aprendizaje y juego basadas en elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ECERS-R items and indicators.)   (1392 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  73. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades de aprendizaje y juego basadas en elementos e indicadores de FCCERS-R. No es obligatorio, pero es muy recomendable para FCCH que desee comprender más acerca de los diversos requisitos o que esté completando un proceso de autoestudio para los puntos de los estándares del programa. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on FCCERS-R items and indicators. It is not required, but is highly recommended for FCCH wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a self study process for program standards points.)   (1640 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R  View  
  74. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on FCCERS-R items and indicators. It is not required, but is highly recommended for FCCH wanting to understand more about the various requirements or who are completing a self study process for program standards points.   (1190 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  75. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (2422 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities ITERS-R  View  
  76. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades de aprendizaje y juego basadas en elementos e indicadores de ITERS-R. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on ITERS-R items and indicators.)   (1303 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  77. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1713 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities SACERS-U  View  
  78. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre actividades para aprender y jugar basadas en elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U. (Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about activities for learning and play based on SACERS-U items and indicators.)   (1827 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Activities SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
  79. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1567 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Health and Safety SACERS-U  View  
  80. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad con base en los ítems e indicadores de SACERS-U.   (1053 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Health and Safety SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
  81. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas basadas en elementos e indicadores de FCCERS.   (1238 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interaction FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  82. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas según los elementos e indicadores de ITERS-R.   (1302 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interaction ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  83. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (2459 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R  View  
  84. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas según los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.   (1215 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  85. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on FCCERS items and indicators.   (1545 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions FCCERS-R  View  
  86. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (2085 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions ITERS-R  View  
  87. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1588 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions SACERS-U  View  
  88. Use esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el lenguaje para el aprendizaje y las interacciones positivas basadas en elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U.   (1120 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
  89. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (617 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R  View  
  90. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad según los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.   (524 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  91. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on FCCERS items and indicators.   (476 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R  View  
  92. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad en función de los elementos e indicadores de FCCERS.   (435 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  93. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (678 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ITERS-R  View  
  94. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre rutinas de cuidado personal, salud y seguridad en función de los elementos e indicadores del ITERS-R.   (469 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  95. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ECERS-R (change scale) items and indicators.   (2104 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R  View  
  96. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos aspectos del horario diario, juegos libres y tiempos de grupo, y disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.   (1167 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  97. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.   (1533 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R  View  
  98. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos aspectos del horario diario, juegos libres y tiempos de grupo, y disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores de FCCERS-R.   (1117 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  99. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (1786 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ITERS-R  View  
  100. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos los aspectos del horario diario, el juego libre y los tiempos de grupo, y las disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores del ITERS-R.   (1035 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  101. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1521 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure SACERS-U  View  
  102. Utilice esta hoja de trabajo para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre la estructura del programa, incluidos los aspectos del horario diario, el juego libre y los tiempos de grupo, y las disposiciones para niños con discapacidades según los elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U.   (1050 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
  103. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (3135 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R  View  
  104. Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores de ECERS-R.   (1183 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ECERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  105. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.   (1423 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R  View  
  106. Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores de FCCERS-R.   (1209 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings FCCERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  107. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (1866 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ITERS-R  View  
  108. Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores del ITERS-R.   (1104 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings ITERS-R (Spanish)  View  
  109. This worksheet can be used to answer questions and document information about space and furnishings based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1586 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings SACERS-U  View  
  110. Esta hoja de trabajo se puede utilizar para responder preguntas y documentar información sobre el espacio y el mobiliario en función de los elementos e indicadores de SACERS-U.   (1073 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Space and Furnishings SACERS-U (Spanish)  View  
  111. USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Children 1-12 years of age. These were updated on October 1, 2017. Source. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks and redesigned by NCRLAP   (3869 downloads) - 112
    USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Children 1 to 12 years  View  
  112. USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Infants less than 12 months old. These were updated on October 1, 2017. Source. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks and redesigned by NCRLAP.   (2560 downloads) - 112
    USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines for Infants  View  
  113. This document is used in conjunction with the corresponding video to further understanding of the ways providers can ensure that infants, particularly non-mobile infants, have a variety of play and learning experiences with appropriate materials and furnishings throughout the course of the caregiving day. Information in this supplement applies to all programs providing infant care.   (13052 downloads) - 112
    Using Materials with Non-Mobile Infants (supplement)  View  
  114. This video illustrates ways providers can ensure that infants, particularly non-mobile infants, have a variety of play and learning experiences with appropriate materials and furnishings throughout the course of the caregiving day.   (13317 downloads) - 55
    Using materials with non-mobile infants (video)  View  
  115. This presentation addresses requirements and common questions regarding outdoor play, weather permitting. It provides an introduction to ways to enhance the outdoor learning environment. Information in this resource applies to all of the Environment Rating Scales.   (3326 downloads) - 55
    Weather Permitting and Outdoor Play  View  
  116. This document gives administrators and staff a better understanding of what will occur during the assessment process and some ideas for simple preparation steps to help the process go smoothly. It is available in English and Spanish.   (1010 downloads) - 112
    Your Assessments Are Scheduled, Now What?  View  
  117. Esta información les dará a los administradores y al personal una mejor comprensión de lo que ocurrirá durante el Proceso de Evaluación y algunas ideas para pasos de preparación simples que ayudarán a que el proceso se desarrolle sin problemas. Está disponible en Inglés y Español.   (888 downloads) - 112
    Your Assessments Are Scheduled, Now What? (Spanish version)  View  
Forms
  1. This form should be completed by child care program staff and given to the assessor on the day of the assessment. One form should be used for each classroom that includes any two-year-old children. If no two-year-olds are enrolled, this form does not need to be completed.   (3906 downloads) - 112
    Birthdate list for classrooms with two-year-olds enrolled: ECERS-R and ITERS-R  View  
  2. This form is completed when there are more than four children with identified disabilities or special needs enrolled in a classroom. It includes additional rows of the table on the classroom information form.   (2208 downloads) - 112
    Children with disabilities information form  View  
  3. This form should be completed by program staff and/or home providers before the assessment and given to assessors on the day of the assessment. One form should be used for each classroom or group.   (227 downloads) - 112
    Classroom information form*  View  
  4. This form is to be completed for NCRLAP data requests. It helps identify which filters and variables to include and provides other information related to the nature and scope of the data request.   (3822 downloads) - 112
    NCRLAP data request application (3-6-2015)  View  
  5. This optional form may be used to document special program or classroom characteristics (e.g., enrolls many children with complex special needs, program is based on a specific philosophy or curriculum, etc.). Based on information provided during the scheduling phone call, this form may be included with the scheduling packet.   (1672 downloads) - 112
    Special characteristics information form  View  
  6. This form is completed by program staff and is ready to give to the assessor on the day of the assessment.   (884 downloads) - 112
    Teacher information form*  View  
General information
  1. This brochure explains how quality is assessed, how to prepare for a visit, the scheduling process, what to expect on the day of the assessment, and what happens after the assessment. It is available in English and Spanish.   (4655 downloads) - 112
    A Quick Reference to the Rated License Assessment Process (2020 brochure web version)  View  
  2. Este folleto explica cómo se evalúa la calidad, cómo prepararse para una visita, el proceso de programación, qué se debe esperar el día de la evaluación y qué sucede después de la evaluación. Está disponible en Inglés y Español.   (1576 downloads) - 112
    A Quick Reference to the Rated License Assessment Process (Spanish version)  View  
  3. This website provides detailed information about health and safety practices in child care programs and family child care homes.   (14222 downloads) - 55
    Caring for Our Children, 3rd edition  View  
  4. Link to CPSC website. Provides the CPSC guidelines referenced by rated license assessors.   (10780 downloads) - 55
    Handbook for Public Playground Safety  View  
  5. Este documento proporciona información para las familias sobre el proceso de evaluación y qué esperar. Se anima a los administradores del programa a publicar este documento en áreas familiares o incluirlo en un boletín informativo del programa cuando esté programada la ventana de evaluación. Está disponible en Inglés y Español.   (1836 downloads) - 112
    Information for Families About Rated License Assessments (Spanish version)  View  
  6. Este documento proporciona información para las familias sobre el proceso de evaluación y qué esperar. Se alienta a los proveedores de FCCH a publicar este documento en áreas familiares o incluirlo en un boletín del programa cuando se programe la ventana de evaluación. Está disponible en inglés y español.   (1455 downloads) - 112
    Information for Families About Rated License Assessments FCCH (Spanish version)  View  
  7. This document provides information for families about the assessment process and what to expect. Program administrators are encouraged to post this document in family areas or include with a program newsletter when the assessment window is scheduled. It is available in English and Spanish.   (2143 downloads) - 112
    Information for Families About Rated License Assessments in Child Care Centers  View  
  8. This document provides information for families about the assessment process and what to expect. FCCH providers are encouraged to post this document in family areas or include with a program newsletter when the assessment window is scheduled. It is available in English and Spanish.   (1573 downloads) - 112
    Information for Families About Rated License Assessments in Family Child Care Homes  View  
  9. Link to the DCDEE website where you may look up a variety of important agencies, such as Resource and Referral offices. This helpful website allows you to select by county.   (5102 downloads) - 55
    NC Child Care Resource and Referral Offices (by county)  View  
  10. This video, subtitled ''How Mindset Influences the Ways You Receive and Use Assessment Related Feedback'' was developed for and presented to NCRLAP by Adam Holland. It can be used as a staff meeting activity and includes questions for consideration.   (1641 downloads) - 55
    Reflections on Mindset video by Adam Holland  View  
  11. Links to the DCDEE website search engine. You can search for facilities using a variety of filters (e.g., star rating, county, zip code).   (7132 downloads) - 55
    Search for a child care program in North Carolina  View  
Presentations and research papers
  1. Provides a summary of measurement tools used for NCRLAP's research study. Scales include: ECERS-E, OST, CLASS, ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS.   (5884 downloads) - 112
    A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools (SRCD 2011 Handout)  View  
  2. This poster was displayed at SRCD on March 31, 2011, ''Comparison among quality measures in child care settings: Indicators of quality in relation to child outcomes.''   (6197 downloads) - 112
    A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools (SRCD 2011 Overall DCD Results poster)  View  
  3. This poster was displayed at SRCD on March 31, 2011, ''Unique contribution of outdoor environmental quality to children's cognitive and emotional experiences: A comparison of measures''   (7099 downloads) - 112
    A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools (SRCD 2011 POEMS poster)  View  
  4. This document contains general information on the observation measures piloted in the Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools research project. It includes details about scoring, administration, and the psychometrics for each measure.   (4918 downloads) - 112
    A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools: Information on Observation Measures  View  
  5. A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools: Preliminary Results. Uploaded to the VFC on 1/13/2011 10:59:25 AM.   (5445 downloads) - 112
    A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools: Overall Results by Age Group  View  
  6. Provides an overview of the Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools research project.   (7386 downloads) - 112
    A Comparison of Quality Assessment Tools: Overview of Project and Procedures  View  
  7. No description available   (417 downloads) - 112
    Child Care Stars - UNCG Magazine  View  
  8. FOR NEARLY 25 YEARS, A UNCG-LED CHILD CARE ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE HAS MADE ITS MARK IN 50,000 CLASSROOMS – AND COUNTING From UNCG's Magazine: https://magazine.uncg.edu/featured/child-care-stars/   (389 downloads) - 112
    Child Care Stars - UNCG Magazine  View  
  9. Lessons Learned From the First Six Years   (2466 downloads) - 112
    Lessons Learned From the First Six Years (NAEYC Presentation, Dec 2005)  View  
NC Additional Notes
  1. These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ECERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors.   (2448 downloads) - 112
    ~NC Additional Notes ECERS-R (updated 10-25-23)  View  
  2. These are the current NC Additional Notes for the SACERS-U used by NCRLAP assessors.   (1202 downloads) - 112
    ~NC Additional Notes SACERS-U (updated 10-25-23)  View  
  3. These are the current NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors.   (1157 downloads) - 112
    ~NC Additional Notes: FCCERS-R (updated 10-25-23)  View  
  4. These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ITERS-R used by NCRLAP assessors.   (1702 downloads) - 112
    ~NC Additional Notes: ITERS-R (updated 10-25-23)  View  
  5. These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ECERS-3 used by NCRLAP assessors.   (283 downloads) - 112
    NC Additional Notes ECERS-3  View  
  6. These are the current NC Additional Notes for the FCCERS-3 used by NCRLAP assessors.   (118 downloads) - 112
    NC Additional Notes FCCERS-3  View  
  7. These are the current NC Additional Notes for the ITERS-3 used by NCRLAP assessors.   (183 downloads) - 112
    NC Additional Notes ITERS-3  View  
Grievance and score change documents
  1. This document outlines the steps that child care operators may follow if they have questions or concerns about their assessment report(s).   (3080 downloads) - 112
    Information for Providers about the NCRLAP Grievance Process  View  
Outreach training
  1. This survey is used to create feedback about NCRLAP outreach events.   (7628 downloads) - 55
    Outreach participant evaluation (online survey)  View  
Outreach Assessments (2022-2024)
  1. Provides general, introductory information about the Outreach Assessment process. Applies to Outreach Assessments beginning in August 2022 and later.   (1310 downloads) - 112
    What is an Outreach Assessment - Information sheet  View  
Temporary assessment process (2021-2022)
  1. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1567 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Health and Safety SACERS-U  View  
  2. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (2459 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions ECERS-R  View  
  3. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on FCCERS items and indicators.   (1545 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions FCCERS-R  View  
  4. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (2085 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions ITERS-R  View  
  5. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about language for learning and positive interactions based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1588 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Language and Interactions SACERS-U  View  
  6. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ECERS-R items and indicators.   (617 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ECERS-R  View  
  7. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on FCCERS items and indicators.   (476 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines FCCERS-R  View  
  8. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about personal care routines, health, and safety based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (678 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Personal Care Routines ITERS-R  View  
  9. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ECERS-R (change scale) items and indicators.   (2104 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ECERS-R  View  
  10. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on FCCERS-R items and indicators.   (1533 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure FCCERS-R  View  
  11. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on ITERS-R items and indicators.   (1786 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure ITERS-R  View  
  12. Use this worksheet to answer questions and document information about program structure including aspects of the daily schedule, free play and group times, and provisions for children with disabilities based on SACERS-U items and indicators.   (1521 downloads) - 112
    Thinking More About Program Structure SACERS-U  View  
Outreach Assessments using the 3s
  1. No description available   (151 downloads) - 112
    Outreach Assessments: FAQs  View  
  2. Provides general, introductory information about the Outreach Assessment process. Applies to Outreach Assessments beginning in September 2024 and later.   (190 downloads) - 112
    Outreach Assessments: What is an Outreach Assessment?  View  
  3. This information will give administrators, staff, and family child care providers a better understanding of what will occur during the Outreach Modified Assessment process process and some ideas for simple preparation steps to help the process go smoothly.   (138 downloads) - 112
    Outreach Assessments: Your Outreach Assessments Are Scheduled... Now What?  View  
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