ResourcesPosted on February 27, 2023
This brief provides context for the report Preschool Quality and Child Development: How Are Learning Gains Related to Program Ratings? The report summarizes a study investigating the relationships between preschool quality, based on the Quality Counts California (QCC) system, and children’s learning and development.
Posted on February 27, 2023
This Quality Counts California resource provides information on how to develop learning outcomes that are both grounded in research and meaningful for early learning and care educators. It includes a sample process for implementing trainings that are reflective of the California Early Childhood Educator Competencies, and based on strategies …
Posted on February 27, 2023
This Quality Counts California resource is designed to support trainers in determining the breadth and depth of the content shared in their training. It includes descriptions and examples of what breadth and depth in trainings might look like, strategies for supporting adult learners, and factors to consider when developing training content. …
Posted on May 26, 2021
First 5 California is happy to share resources on using the CLASS tools in diverse early learning and care settings. Teachstone, in partnership with First 5 California and WestEd, facilitated a series of focus groups with educators to gain more information about the use of CLASS in diverse communities and settings. The resulting job aids […]
Posted on December 27, 2019
QRIS assessors and anchors on the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) may access training and support documents via Google Drive. The documents available there include: ● Guidance Inappropriate and Damaged Books 2019 ● ERS Assessor Toolkit 2019 ● Diapering-handwashing 2019 ● Observer Guidelines 2019 ● California ERS Anchor Certification Process ● …
Posted on October 22, 2019
Screening young children is an effective, efficient way for professionals to check a child’s development, help parents celebrate their child’s milestones and know what to look for next, and determine whether follow-up steps are needed. It’s also an essential first step toward identifying children with delays or disorders in the critical early …
Posted on May 23, 2019
All About Young Children: Information for Families on Children’s Early Development is a website that provides resources for families based on the California Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Foundations and the California Preschool Learning Foundations. This website includes video clips of children’s activities followed by …
Posted on February 15, 2019
FCCERS instrument
Posted on February 15, 2019
ITERS Instrument
Posted on February 15, 2019
ECERS Instrument
Posted on February 15, 2019
This document clarifies the roles of state, regional, and local ERS Anchors and assessors within Quality Counts California (QCC) as well as processes for ensuring high standards of reliability on the tools
Posted on January 31, 2019
Handbook from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Posted on January 31, 2019
CLASS instrument, login, and related resources
Posted on January 30, 2019
Environment Rating Scales, login page and related resources
