Celebrating 40+ Years of ECERS

On Tuesday, April 25th 2023 international and national leaders gathered to honor the work of the original three authors and celebrate 40+ years of the Environment Rating Scales. This celebration was part of the 2023 ERS National Conference at the Westin Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia.

A photo montage celebrating the original three authors and the last 40+ years of the Environment Rating Scales Length: 7:42
Introduction Speaker: Michael Benitez, Branagh Group Length: 1:51
A brief history of the ERS and the impact of the scales in the US Speaker: Noreen Yazejian, FPG Child Development Institute, UNC Length: 3:23
The impact of the scales on research and policy internationally Speakers: Kathy Silva, University of Oxford Hans-Günther Rossbach, University of Bamberg Length: 3:58
The impact of the scales on international practice and the impact of author mentorship on the next generation of researchers/practitioners Speakers: Maria Jose Lera, Universidad de Sevilla Chih-Ing Lim, FPG Child Development Institute, UNC Length: 4:22
Looking back, looking forward – Training, practice, and what’s to come Speakers: Noreen Yazejian, FPG Child Development Inst, UNC Tracy Link, ERSI Jennifer Feldman, Teachers College Press Length: 4:56
A photo montage celebrating the impact of Thelma Harms on the lives of children around the world Length: 2:29
Tribute to Thelma Harms Speaker: Cathy Riley, ERSI Length: 9:28
A photo montage celebrating the impact of Dick Clifford on the lives of children around the world Length: 3:18
Tribute to Dick Clifford Speakers: Noreen Yazejian, FPG Child Development Institute, UNC Elena Soukakou, University of Roehampton Length: 4:39
A photo montage celebrating the impact of Debby Cryer on the lives of children around the world Length: 2:16
Tribute to Debby Cryer Speaker: Tracy Link, ERSI Length: 8:17
Debby Cryer’s remarks Length: 4:27
Dick Clifford’s remarks Length: 9:15
Closing remarks Speaker: Mark Branagh, Branagh Group Length: 4:11