1. 1. Questions and Answers Samples Division of Management Before and After
2. 2. The Infant Toddler Rating Scale is a tool that can guide programs for children birth to 30 months of age to achieve high quality standards ITERS is recognized by the State of New Jersey and is part of the QRIS It Assess provisions in the environment for Health and safety Appropriate stimulation through language and activities Encouraging warm and supportive interactions
3. 3. Indoor Space (classroom and whatever other room(s) the children use) Furniture for routine care and play Provision for relaxation and comfort Room arrangement Display for children
4. 4. Greeting/departing Meals/snack Nap Diapering/toileting Health Practices Safety Practices
5. 5. Helping children understand language Helping children use language Using books
6. 6. Fine Motor Active physical play Art Music and Movement Blocks Dramatic play Sand and water play Nature/science Use of TV, video, and/or computer Promoting acceptance of diversity
7. 7. Supervision of play and learning Peer interaction Staff-child interaction Discipline
8. 8. Schedule Free play Group play activities Provisions for children with disabilities
9. 9. Provisions for parents Provisions for personal needs of staff Provisions for professional needs to staff Staff interaction and cooperation Staff continuity Supervision and evaluation of staff Opportunities for professional growth
10. 10. Each category is judged on a scale of 1 to 7. 7 is the highest number you can reach There are four columns in each category to determine if the indicator is deemed: Inadequate, Minimal, Good, or Excellent Each indicator is scored Yes or No
11. 11. Measures the quality in the classroom Measures the effectiveness of the teacher Promotes change in the school environment Provides insight on how to train staff Makes you want to rip your hair out
12. 12. At the beginning Familiarize yourself with the standards by reading the ALL ABOUT Pick a section and thoroughly read it After you read each section copy the rating scale and criteria for that section and go and observe the classroom Remember- It takes a trained rater multiple days and at least 3 hours a day to do the entire scale
13. 13. As you read and observe jot down what seems ridiculous to you Examples of ridiculousness -Multiple steps inside and outside -Googly eyes and q-tips used at teacher directed art activity -Play ground is too large -Parents are not involved in decision making roles for the program - Special needs person can not be enrolled due to schools physical layout - Brushing childrens teeth
14. 14. Yes!!!!!! Make this a team effort Ask your teachers to read the books too Decide who reads what sections Have them be the raters for the section they read This way there are multiple levels of accountability and eyes Plus it can count as training hours
15. 15. Before Photos Room #1
16. 16. Before Photos Room #2
17. 17. After Photos Room #1
18. 18. After Photos Room #2