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The smallest number of children that can be assessed is two and if only two children are enrolled, then both must be present during the assessment. Keep in mind that for questions or information specific to NC's assessment process, NCRLAP's website is the primary source to use. In this case they may choose to complete the grievance process and send their concerns about the assessment results in writing. Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3) The Third Edition of the ECERS is a major revision that introduces innovations in both the content and administration of the scale while retaining the continuity of the two principal characteristics of the ECERS, namely its comprehensive or global definition of quality and the reliance on observation as the primary source . hb``` cc`aX$Q7j=chy@M_Clz`$^;"0;DY%?^SYt ^PE$Zq$T\!M@`{$VJ b;d8FIGQY
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