A quality learning experience designed to improve quality outcomes for children

Developed in partnership with ERS author, Debby Cryer, LearnERS is an online professional development and quality-improvement tool based on the Environment Rating Scales.

LearnERS is a cost-effective way to enrich fundamental understanding of the ECERS, ITERS, and FCCERS leading to improved quality. It accommodates educators’ schedules with online learning modules available 24/7.

Choose the option that best suits your needs:

Designed as an independent study tool that promotes a deeper understanding of early childhood developmental needs
Available online 24/7 — educators earn CEU credits, working at their own pace

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Designed for coaches to guide educators to a deeper understanding of early childhood developmental needs
Educators create a quality improvement plan based on examination of their own classroom practices

Assessor Training

Our partners at the ERS Institute (ERSI) offer a variety of comprehensive training options for your ERS
assessment team delivered in-person or via live virtual training.

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Three-hour introductory course designed for assessors – available online 24/7. Covers the basics of Item Scoring and the meaning of specific terms used throughout the scale. (e.g. ________, ______, and _____) Further training with either ERSI or other existing assessors on your team required to establish Inter-rater reliability. Developed in partnership with the authors of the Environment Rating Scales.