Category: Education and Training for Early Childhood Care Providers Early childhood education is a critical period in a child's development. It lays the foundation for their future academic success and social-emotional growth. As such, it is essential that early childhood care providers receive adequate training to create safe, nurturing environments that promote learning and development. The products listed above are all designed to provide education and training for early childhood care providers in various aspects of creating high-quality environments for young children. The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3) is a widely used tool for assessing the quality of early childhood programs. It evaluates the physical environment, staff qualifications, parent involvement, and child outcomes to provide an overall rating of program quality. The ECERS-R: Revised Edition expands upon the original version by including new items that reflect current research in early childhood education. Coaching with ECERS provides strategies and tools for improving program quality based on the ECERS-3 ratings. The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R): Revised Edition is a tool specifically designed to assess the environment for infants and toddlers in early childhood programs. It evaluates the physical environment, staff qualifications, parent involvement, and child outcomes to provide an overall rating of program quality. The SACERS: School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale Updated expands upon the original version by including new items that reflect current research in school-age care. The Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-R): Revised Edition is a tool specifically designed to assess the environment for children in family child care settings. It evaluates the physical environment, staff qualifications, parent involvement, and child outcomes to provide an overall rating of program quality. The ECERS-E: The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Curricular Extension to ECERS-R 3rd Revised edition by Sylva is a curricular extension that provides additional resources for improving program quality based on the ECERS-3 ratings. All about the ECERS-R A Detailed Guide in Words and Pictures to Be Used with the ECERS-R is an excellent resource for early childhood care providers who want to learn more about the ECERS-R tool and how to use it effectively. This guide provides detailed explanations of each item on the ECERS-3 rating scale, along with examples of how they can be improved in practice. In conclusion, these products provide valuable education and training for early childhood care providers in creating high-quality environments for young children. They are all designed to help providers improve their programs based on research and best practices in early childhood education.