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Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-3)
The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-3) is a comprehensive tool designed to assess the quality of environments in center-based child care programs for infants and toddlers up to 36 months of age. This third edition, published on July 7, 2017, by Teachers College Press, is a significant update to the widely used ITERS scale.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by directors, supervisors, and teachers in center-based child care programs. It is also a valuable resource for state- and district-wide Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS), continuous quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, and teacher training programs. The established reliability and validity of the scale make it particularly useful for research and program evaluation.
History and Editions
The ITERS-3 has been developed based on extensive feedback from the field and vigorous new research on how best to support infant and toddler development and learning. This third edition builds on the previous versions, focusing on the full range of needs of infants and toddlers. It provides a framework for improving program quality by assessing both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect broad developmental milestones such as language, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development, as well as concern for health and safety.
Author and Other Works
The authors of the ITERS-3 are Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, Richard M. Clifford, and Noreen Yazejian. Thelma Harms is a renowned expert in early childhood education, known for her contributions to the development of various assessment tools and quality improvement initiatives. The other authors bring their expertise in early childhood education and child development to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780807758670
- E-book: ISBN-13: 9780807776124
Publication Details
- Publisher: Teachers College Press
- Publication Date: July 7, 2017
- Number of Pages: 104
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
While there are no other print editions of the ITERS-3, the e-book format is available with the specified ISBN.
Related ISBNs:
- E-book: ISBN-13: 9780807776124
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-3), making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
