Ice breakers- ugh. That’s what goes through my mind when I hear that term. But, as a trainer I know the importance of setting the stage for the ...
Teachstone Blog
This month we are going to shine our spotlight on Jill Christensen, the Preschool Specialist for the Office of Public Instruction in the state of ...
I have been a CLASS observer and trainer for several years now and I’ve been thinking about the concept of “drift.” Drift happens to people who have ...
Let’s face it—we spend a lot of time in this blog discussing the CLASS Observation Training—and with good reason. It’s a complex and often ...
What is the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Grant (EHS-CCP)?
Are you an Affiliate Trainer for the Toddler CLASS? The Toddler Observation PowerPoint was recently updated with a few minor changes; most of these ...
As I sit on my flight from the BUILD Initiative's QRIS National Meeting in New Orleans, I cannot help but reflect on the presentations focused on ...
I had a difficult experience during a training last week. It would have been difficult in any setting, but the group dynamics added to the situation. ...
Following the children’s lead and balancing time within the classroom schedule between child-directed and educator-directed activities are not ...
What do you do when faced with a task that just seems daunting and overwhelming? What helps you feel ready to take on new challenges? Do you ask for ...