This in-person session is designed to help participants learn about effective educator-child interactions and how they help children learn. Your instructor will provide an overview of the CLASS tool and its domains and dimensions. Training includes video examples of each dimension and activities to engage participants. This course is offered in English and Spanish.

This self-paced online course introduces educators to CLASS concepts and how to incorporate them into their daily interactions with children. Participants will learn what to expect from CLASS Observations, increase their understanding of effective educator-child interactions, and reflect on their own teaching practices to find areas of improvement. In addition, all enrolled educators will receive access to the CLASS Learning Community. This course is offered in English and Spanish.

During this in-person training, educators build knowledge around Instructional Support indicators and dimensions to understand why they are essential for effective interactions in the classroom. Participants will watch videos of real learning settings that illustrate effective interactions, learn to recognize Instructional Support interactions, and discover how to identify opportunities to improve Instructional Support practices in their classrooms.

This two-hour interactive, virtual training, facilitated by a CLASS Specialist, builds educator confidence in being observed on CLASS 2nd Edition. Participants will gain a shared understanding of CLASS 2nd Edition, learn how classroom interactions improve children’s learning and development, and discover all the observation and support enhancements.

Intro to Interactions for Educators provides educators with the foundational knowledge of interactions while building an understanding of the enhanced CLASS 2nd Edition tool. Participants will explore the CLASS observation process and how the CLASS framework provides a holistic approach to continuous quality improvement and focuses on enhancing positive educator-child interactions. This course is available in three formats: in-person, virtual, and self-paced. This course is offered in English and Spanish. To complete this course in Spanish, you must register for the in-person offering.

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The Cognitive Support Kit is a comprehensive selection of materials, guidance, and resources to help teachers support children’s ability to recognize and manage their feelings. The guidebook features strategies for intentionally using interactions and the environment to promote daily exploration. It also provides guidance on how to support infants' and toddlers' ability to think critically by exploring the concept of cause and effect. 

The virtual Transfer to Practice Workshop is designed to build confidence in implementation by familiarizing you with the Cognitive Support Kit, helping you practice planning, and providing you with effective strategies to promote cognitive development.

The Literacy Support Kit is a comprehensive selection of materials, guidance, and resources to support teachers in intentionally planning activities that help children further develop literacy skills. The guidebook features strategies to strengthen best practices for read-aloud circle time, and building alphabet knowledge and phonological and print awareness. It also includes new CLASS strategies, comprehensive guidance, and planning templates.

The virtual Transfer to Practice Workshop is designed to build confidence in implementing literacy strategies into daily interactions by familiarizing you with the CLASS Literacy Support Kit, building confidence around the application of strategies, and helping you practice planning.

The Banking Time training promotes building stronger and effective educator-child relationships. During this 2 1/2 hour virtual session, participants receive the knowledge and tools to apply evidence-based strategies in their classrooms. Using these strategies, you convey trust, care, and respect during your brief yet intentional 1-on-1 interactions each week, establishing, repairing, or strengthening relationships with children most in need. The quality relationships developed through Banking Time are proven to positively impact the learning and development of children while equipping you with the tools you need to support every child.

CLASS Connect is a virtual professional development learning program that pairs self-paced courses with ongoing workshops led by Certified CLASS Group Coaches. These 15-minute, bite-sized modules fit easily into your schedule and cover vital topics such as school readiness, instructional support, and responding to challenging behavior.

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CDA with CLASS is a facilitated program that aims to help you further develop your knowledge in early childhood education and support you with developing your Professional Portfolio. CLASS concepts are used to emphasize the importance of positive relationships and meaningful interactions in early childhood education (ECE) environments. After completion, eligible attendees will receive CEUs and/or college credit.

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Thinking and Thriving: Interactions for Early Learning is a virtual professional development session that empowers educators to use purposeful interactions to support young children's development and learning throughout the entire day. Participants will strengthen their understanding of cognitive and language development from birth through age three, explore ways to plan activities that incorporate meaningful interactions into daily routines, and learn how to provide individualized support to every child.

This 6-hour, self-paced, online training focuses on how trauma impacts learning and development, while exploring how trauma-informed care strategies and interactions support children, families, and educators.

This in-person training prepares participants to become Certified CLASS Observers who can reliably assess teaching quality using CLASS and provides an in-depth understanding of the CLASS methodology.

During this 3-day, in-person training, participants will learn about the CLASS Tool and how it measures effective educator-child interaction. They’ll also practice observing interactions and coding classrooms using the CLASS tool. They will discover how leaders and coaches who understand the CLASS Tool are better equipped to support quality classroom interactions. This course is offered in English and Spanish.

This full-day virtual training is facilitated by a certified CLASS Specialist. Participants will engage with their trainer and fellow observers through interactive learning opportunities to support Observers in understanding and using CLASS 2nd Edition. Observers will discover why the 2nd Edition enhancements are essential and how they add value to CLASS Observations across various classroom settings.

Prerequisite:
+ Active CLASS 2008 Pre-K or K–3 Observer Certification

This 5-hour, self-paced online course enables certified CLASS Observers to effectively evaluate key classroom environment elements, such as classroom arrangements, displays, and materials, to improve daily educator-child interactions. Participants will learn how to use CLASS Environment alongside the CLASS observation tool to reduce observation time and strengthen opportunities for efficiency and impact. 

Prerequisite:
+ Active CLASS 2008 or 2nd Edition Observer Certification

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This facilitated online course helps observers build and improve interactions that support children with disabilities. Participants will learn best practices for observing settings that include children with disabilities and how to recognize and reduce biases in these settings.

Prerequisite:
+ Active CLASS 2008 or 2nd Edition Observer Certification