School-age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) (Paperback)

SACERS provides an easy to use resource for defining high-quality care and assessing levels of quality in child care programs offered by schools and other organizations. It consists of 49 items, organized under seven categories: Space and Furnishings-- Health and Safety-- Activities-- Interactions-- Program Structure-- Staff Development-- Supplementary Items (for children with special needs).Full instructions for using the scale, a training guide, and notes clarifying selected items are included. In addition, one blank score sheet is provided in the center of each book. Packages of 30 score sheets may be ordered separately.