Conducting CLASS observations via video is valid and acceptable and can be a good fit for many organizations’ needs.
Observation Trainings (4)
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 ...
During one of Teachstone’s regional trainings, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had a father-daughter team in my training; the mother was ...
Quick quiz! Mentally select your answer. How many back-and-forths are needed for an effective feedback loop? One Three Five Seven
Yes, you read that correctly. The CLASS isn’t reliable in scientific terms. But, it is valid: you can count on the CLASS to measure what is ...
Brace yourself. I’m about to bring up a topic that strikes fear in the hearts of thousands of early childhood professionals—the CLASS reliability ...
I recently blogged about why recertification is important (bottom line: it’s your yearly chance to test yourself against master-coded videos). But ...
Maintaining your CLASS certification may not be at the top of your to-do list after you’ve attended observation training and passed your first ...
Let’s skip past all the reasons reliability on the CLASS® measure is super important. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been to a CLASS ...
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 ...