When I first certified as a CLASS Affiliate Trainer, I had little experience using the tool. Like many, I had completed the Observation Training, ...
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I was so excited to talk to our October Featured Teacher, Kerry Melancon, after getting such a wonderful recommendation from Nicole Angelle, the ...
While spending time doing CLASS observations around the country, I am particularly interested in how programs, directors, and teachers interpret the ...
omm"What is contingent responding?" one of our affiliate trainers asked me recently. In case you didn't know, contingent responding is one of the ...
The Beginning Our QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System) journey began in 2004 in a small office with just three staff. Just like many ...
Following up on my blog post from a month ago, I’m pleased to share our final comments submitted to the Office of Head Start. We applaud the work of ...
A SUCCESS STORY: Georgia DECAL is a bit of a hero around these parts. When we talk about states and programs that have successfully implemented ...
I’m a bit of what some would call a perfectionist. In school, I was devastated if I didn’t receive an A. In the swimming pool or in a regatta, first ...
We're happy to share our third and final post in our series, Notetaking for Trainers. During this series, we'll discuss strategies to help you ensure ...
As a Teachstone trainer, I spend most weeks preparing early childhood educators to conduct CLASS observations or to train others to conduct CLASS ...