Enhance Smart Start Program Quality with LearnERS

Developed in partnership with Environment Rating Scale® (ERS®) author Debby Cryer, LearnERS Online is a cost-effective online professional development tool based on the ECERS™, ITERS™, and FCCERS™.

LearnERS Online guides program enhancements, leading to improved quality and an increased Star Rating. It accommodates busy schedules, with online courses available 24/7 in both English and Spanish.

Achieving higher scores on ERS assessments is crucial for programs seeking 3 to 7 points in the Program Standards component of the Star Rated License. LearnERS Online courses provide foundational knowledge to help teachers and providers reach those higher ERS scores.

LearnERS courses strengthen your fundamental understanding of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale™ (ECERS), Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale™ (ITERS), and Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale™ (FCCERS).

LearnERS Online Professional Development

• Promotes independent study through stand-alone courses with reflective journals
• Allows you to choose courses that best support your quality improvement goals
• Demonstrates quality with visual examples from actual programs
• Courses award IACET CEUs and CDA training hours upon completion