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She has been using the CLASS tool since 2010, when she worked as a Pre-K CLASS coder and research assistant at the Center for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning. She is now the Observer Support Manager at Teachstone and loves being able to support others in conducting classroom observations with fidelity. Her expertise is in live and videotaped CLASS coding, and she is certified on all age levels of the CLASS tool, Infant through Secondary. In her free time, Nikki likes going to the movies and wine tasting with her friends and family. 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It measures human interactions, which are in and of themselves very complex. While complexity in ... [](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/challenges-solutions-to-observing-in-mixed-age-classrooms?hsLang=en-us) ## [Challenges & Solutions to Observing in Mixed-Age Classrooms](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/challenges-solutions-to-observing-in-mixed-age-classrooms?hsLang=en-us) By [Nikki Croasdale](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/nikki-croasdale) So, you’re dual-certified on the Infant and Toddler CLASS® tools. Congrats! Not only can you observe in Infant classrooms (birth to 18 months) and ... [](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/is-the-class-tool-subjective?hsLang=en-us) ## [Is the CLASS® Tool Subjective?](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/is-the-class-tool-subjective?hsLang=en-us) By [Nikki Croasdale](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/nikki-croasdale) Have you ever thought that the CLASS tool seemed subjective? Perhaps you’ve coded with another certified observer and come up with very different ... [](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/class-calibration-keep-yourself-honest?hsLang=en-us) ## [How to Keep Your Data Accurate with CLASS Calibration](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/class-calibration-keep-yourself-honest?hsLang=en-us) By [Nikki Croasdale](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/nikki-croasdale) So, you’re a Certified CLASS Observer. Now, what? You recertify once a year to make sure you are staying true to the tool—that’s essential. But what ... [](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/guidelines-for-class-video-coding?hsLang=en-us) ## [Guidelines for CLASS Video Coding](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/guidelines-for-class-video-coding?hsLang=en-us) By [Nikki Croasdale](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/nikki-croasdale) Conducting CLASS observations via video is valid and acceptable and can be a good fit for many organizations’ needs. [](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/feedback-loops-and-tootsie-pops-they-might-have-more-in-common-than-youd-think?hsLang=en-us) ## [Feedback Loops and Tootsie Pops: They Might Have More In Common Than You’d Think](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/feedback-loops-and-tootsie-pops-they-might-have-more-in-common-than-youd-think?hsLang=en-us) By [Nikki Croasdale](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/nikki-croasdale) Quick quiz! Mentally select your answer. How many back-and-forths are needed for an effective feedback loop? One Three Five Seven [](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/crafting-a-class-observation-plan-for-your-organization?hsLang=en-us) ## [How to Create a CLASS Observation Plan](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/crafting-a-class-observation-plan-for-your-organization?hsLang=en-us) By [Nikki Croasdale](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/nikki-croasdale) The first thing to consider as you develop a CLASS® observation plan for your organization is the purpose or goal of your observations. Are you more ... [](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/effective-interactions-during-meal-times-in-the-cafeteria?hsLang=en-us) ## [Making the Best of Meal Times in the Cafeteria](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/effective-interactions-during-meal-times-in-the-cafeteria?hsLang=en-us) By [Nikki Croasdale](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/nikki-croasdale) In preschool programs, meals can take place in the classroom or in the cafeteria. 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