ROSIE focuses on a classroom’s level of aesthetic beauty by looking through a lens of nature, color, furnishings, textures, displays, lighting, and focal points. It considers the function, adaptability of the space and the dynamic needs and interests of those who inhabit the space.
Creating aesthetically inspiring spaces for young children occurs in three stages:
The ROSIE can be used in preschool classroom settings.
External ROSIE assessments are conducted by a trained ROSIE assessor from the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team.
Internal ROSIE assessments are conducted by the program’s internal assessment team. Programs partner with the Quality Coach and PQA team when planning for and conducting internal assessment, and when analyzing the information collected during the internal assessment process.
The ROSIE assessment typically consists of a two-hour observation, preferably when children are not present; however, if an assessment is not completed within a single observation session, it is important to finish within the week.
Providers can gain valuable information to support the development of the program’s continuous quality improvement plan. The feedback can be used to identify classroom design strengths and to grow environments that are inspiring for young children.
Additional information on the ROSIE can found at the following:
[June 7, 2021]
[June 15, 2022]
How to Conduct an Internal Assessment Using the ROSIE (PDF) is a good place to start. It provides an at-a-glance of the assessment details, a list of materials to support internal assessments, links to professional learning resources, and step-by-step guidance for conducting the internal assessment.