{"product_id":"infanttoddler-environment-rating-scale-iters-3_9780807758670","title":"Infant\/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis title is in the Environment Rating Scale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e®\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Family of Products—the leading research-based tools to optimize the quality of children’s early learning.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on extensive feedback from the field as well as vigorous new research on how best to support infant and toddler development and learning, the authors have revised and updated the widely used \u003ci\u003eInfant\/Toddler Environment Rating Scale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e®\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eITERS-3 is \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e next-generation assessment tool\u003c\/b\u003e for use in center-based child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 36 months of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eITERS-3 focuses on the \u003cb\u003efull range of needs of infants and toddlers\u003c\/b\u003e and provides a framework for improving program quality. Further, the scale assesses both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect the broad developmental milestones of infants and toddlers, including: language, cognitive, social-emotional and physical development, as well as concern for health and safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eITERS-3 is \u003cb\u003eappropriate for state- and district-wide QRIS and continuous quality improvement, program evaluation\u003c\/b\u003e by directors and supervisors, teacher self-evaluation, monitoring by agency staff, and teacher training programs. The established reliability and validity of the scale make it particularly useful for research and program evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the approach to assessing quality and the scoring process remain the same for the new ITERS-3, users will find the following improvements \u003cb\u003einformed by extensive use of the ITERS in the field\u003c\/b\u003e and by the most recent research:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced focus on interactions and the role of the teacher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix new language and literacy Items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new Item on beginning math experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded age range to include children from birth to 36 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new approach to scoring based solely on observation of ongoing classroom activity (3-hour time sample).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe elimination of the parents\/staff subscale and teacher interviews, freeing up time for observing more actual classroom practice. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved indicator scaling, providing more precise and useful scores for use in professional development and self-improvement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced emphasis on the number of materials, along with greater emphasis on how materials are used to encourage learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor further information, visit the Environment Rating Scale Website: ers.fpg.unc.edu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for use in \u003cb\u003einclusive and culturally diverse programs\u003c\/b\u003e, ITERS-3 subscales evaluate:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace and Furnishings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Care Routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage and Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Thelma Harms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43037241081958,"sku":"9780807758670","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4051\/5174\/files\/9780807758670.jpg?v=1771608296","url":"https:\/\/www.tcpress.com\/products\/infanttoddler-environment-rating-scale-iters-3_9780807758670","provider":"Teachers College Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}