This session is designed to help participants learn about effective teacher-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 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.
During this session, educators will learn how interactions are a core factor that supports children’s development and learning, what the CLASS framework is, and how to focus on meaningful interactions.
Pre-K educators must take all four courses to meet the requirements.
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This two-hour online course was developed to support leaders in understanding the power of CLASS and leading and planning CLASS implementation.
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This training helps Coaches create strategies to increase their teachers’ effectiveness in the Instructional Support domain. It ultimately enables coaches to integrate these strategies into their professional development work with educators.
During this training, Coaches learn how to translate CLASS observation data into effective feedback, prepare for conferences, and promote teacher comprehension of the CLASS tool.
This CLASS professional development training uses a group coaching model that has been proven to change teaching behaviors. Training an in-house CLASS Coach to deliver this in-person program for teachers helps your educators enhance awareness and motivate them to create change in their classrooms.
PREREQUISITE:
→ CLASS 2008 Pre-K and/or K–3 Observer certification
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This training prepares participants to become CLASS-certified Observers who can reliably assess teaching quality using CLASS and provides an in-depth understanding of the CLASS methodology.
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During this 3-day 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.
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This 3-day Train-the-Trainer (TTT) course is designed to prepare participants to become certified Affiliate CLASS Trainers. This training program provides in-depth knowledge of CLASS content, training facilitation skills, and an optional, restricted training license enabling Trainers to deliver CLASS Observation Training and Introduction to CLASS to their colleagues. *Offered for Infant, Toddler*
PREREQUISITES:
→ CLASS 2008 Infant, Toddler Certification
→ Recertification is required within two months of attending training
→ Completed Train-the-Trainer registration form and knowledge assessment
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This comprehensive three-day program transforms participants into in-house CLASS Trainers and measurement experts. They will learn to train others on CLASS, ensuring consistent, high-quality data collection and a deeper understanding of CLASS principles. Participants will also enhance their facilitation skills to lead efforts to deliver impactful classroom interactions across their organization.
PREREQUISITE:
→ CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K or Pre-K–3rd Certification
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This full-day, virtual training session is facilitated by a 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:
→ CLASS 2008 Pre-K and/or K–3 Observer certification
This 3-day facilitated training is designed to transition current CLASS 2008 Certified Pre-K and/or K–3 Affiliate Trainers to CLASS 2nd Edition. Centering on developing Interaction Competencies for Facilitators, this training certifies their audit-learning facilitation skills and CLASS knowledge, establishing them as their program's in-house CLASS 2nd Edition trainers and experts.
PREREQUISITE:
→ Active Pre-K and/or K–3 CLASS 2008 Train the Trainer certification
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This 3-day training expedites the transition of existing CLASS Group Coaching Facilitators to the new Interactions Essentials Trainer credential and materials. These sessions focus on the facilitator’s competencies and ability to tailor training delivery to meet educators’ needs. This certification enables Coaches to deliver Interaction Essentials for Educators, Intro to Interactions for Educators, and CLASS Overview for Leaders.
PREREQUISITES:
→ Active or provisional Pre-K CLASS Group Coaching Certification
→ Active CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K or Pre-K–3rd Observer Certification
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This 3-day community-of-practice learning program is facilitated by your organization’s Interaction Essentials Trainer. It is designed to help Pre-K educators improve their interactions with children by guiding them in applying CLASS principles throughout their day. This training provides over 20 hours of targeted content, equipping educators with the skills to effectively apply the new 2nd Edition CLASS concepts in their daily practice.
PREREQUISITE:
→ Active CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K or Pre-K–3rd Observer Certification
*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD TO REGISTER*
CLASS 2ND EDITION
TRANSITION PLAN
CLASS 2ND EDITION:
NEWS FOR AFFILIATES WEBINAR
PODCAST:
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE ABOUT TO BE OBSERVED
