The Environment Rating Scales Institute is pleased to announce the release of an online introductory training course on the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ECERS-3). The course is organized into two separate modules, or chapters, and designed so that you do not have to complete the entire training in one sitting. The course is approximately 5 clock hours in length, but can be stopped and started as needed based on the participant's individual schedule.

Topics Covered

• How the Scale addresses the basic needs of children
  
• Organization of the Scale
  
• Terms frequently used in the Scale
  
• The Scoring System
  
• Sample scoring scenarios
  

Key Features

• Developed and delivered by two of the authors of the Environment Rating Scales
  
• Can be viewed from any desktop or laptop computer with an Internet connection
  
• Available online 24/7 — when and where you need it
  
• Embedded learning checks to assess participants’ understanding of key concepts.
  
• Participants can have their questions regarding the Scales answered by the authors and their staff via email
  
• Printable certificate of completion generated once participant successfully completes the course
  
• 0.5 CEUs awarded for successful completion

Requirements

• Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ECERS-3)
• Supported web browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari
  
• Windows or Apple Desktop/Laptop operating systems
  
• Adobe Flash Player
  
• Speakers/Headphones