CLASS observer drift is a simple concept. It is a term we use to describe what happens when an observer becomes less reliable. The more an observer ...
Reliability and Certification (4)
We’ve all heard at some time or another: “I’ve done hundreds of observations; I don’t need my manual!” In a recent training, one of my participants ...
In the last “Real World Examples” post, we focused on Positive Climate. Moving on through the CLASS manual, today we will explore the dimension of ...
Here's the scenario: you became an Affiliate Trainer within the past year. It's now time for you to recertify. This recertification is different from ...
We recently saw a comment on the CLASS Community Facebook Group from one of our MMCI Instructors and CLASS Observers, Candice Smith, and this is what ...
CLASS observers have a limited arsenal when it comes to conducting observations and assigning scores: CLASS score sheets for noting and sorting ...
While it’s gratifying and inspiring to observe warm, nurturing, and instructionally dynamic classrooms, unfortunately that’s not always the case. I ...
What does the color green have to do with assigning Low, Mid, and High ranges to CLASS indicators? Well, in all honesty, not much, but I’m hoping an ...
I have a confession to make. I loathe football. Yes, it’s true. I have spent my life surrounded by football-watching brothers, cousins, sons, and ...
Dear Master Coders, I recently heard about risk competency and big body play at a local teaching conference. I have spent time considering this in ...