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FLORIDA DIVISION OF EARLY LEARNING AND TEACHSTONE®

Supporting Florida's Early Childhood Workforce

We are proud to partner with the Florida Department of Education, Division of Early Learning (DEL), to provide training in support of Florida’s initiatives for effective educator-child interactions. Leaders, coaches, teachers, and technical support specialists now have the opportunity to sharpen their understanding of quality interactions and how they help children learn.

Learn more about CLASS 2008 and CLASS 2nd Edition below, then explore the training pathways to discover the professional learning provided by Florida DEL and Teachstone to improve your success through powerful interaction techniques.

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WHAT IS CLASS®
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CLASS® is a data-driven framework of continuous improvement. It defines teaching quality through the lens of interactions and enables you to measure and improve those interactions that matter most for children’s growth outcomes. To make real progress, you need to be intentional and comprehensive. CLASS offers a strategic model and resources that align with a plan-do-study-act approach. It empowers an ongoing pathway toward improvement with flexible offerings to meet your needs. 

As you implement CLASS, you will

  • FOCUS on effective educator-child interactions and create a shared understanding of quality in your program and how it relates to child learning outcomes,
  • MEASURE the quality of interactions to create a system that enables data-driven improvement, and
  • IMPROVE teaching quality through tailored and individualized professional development.

Continuous quality improvement is constant, especially when referring to nurturing early childhood development, and CLASS is here to support you on your journey.

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DISCOVER CLASS 2ND EDITION:
Unlock Opportunities, Increase Engagement, and Measure for Impact

In 2008, the CLASS measurement tool was created to observe and measure educator-child interactions in the field. Since then, the educational landscape has changed significantly. As a result, in 2022, Teachstone created CLASS 2nd Edition. The enhancements to the entire CLASS Measurement Suite focus on balanced outcomes, expanded reach, and measuring for impact. These improvements were implemented while building on and preserving the foundational concepts that make CLASS the standard for measuring and improving classroom interactions. One key change was the evolution of the language used in CLASS dimensions, indicators, and behavioral markers. This adaptation ensures that the tool is applicable across various settings and promotes consistent scoring across observers.

CLASS 2nd Edition reflects and supports the educational communities we serve, provides an approachable implementation process across all age levels, and gives educators actionable insights surrounding experiences that nurture children's developmental success.


   CLASS 2008 TRAININGS

EDUCATORS

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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.

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD FOR PRODUCT KEY*

During this virtual 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.


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.

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.


ALL LEADERS

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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.

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD FOR PRODUCT KEY*

During CLASS Calibration, certified CLASS Observers watch real classroom videos, assign scores, and receive feedback. This self-paced program, which includes a pre-recorded webinar, is designed to help maintain scoring reliability and confidence between formal observations. Participants have a two-week window to complete.

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD FOR PRODUCT KEY* 

COACHES

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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 educator comprehension of the CLASS tool.

   CLASS 2ND EDITION TRAININGS

EDUCATORS

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Intro to Interactions for Educators provides educators with the foundational knowledge of interactions while building an understanding of the enhanced CLASS 2nd Edition tool. During this virtual training, 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.


Interaction Essentials for Educators is self-paced online training that empowers educators with strategies and skills to continuously improve interactions. Participants explore each CLASS domain and dimension and build a deep understanding of quality interactions, focusing on application and materials that support ongoing improvement. With feedback from expert facilitators and peer discussion opportunities, educators receive additional support and engagement, helping them overcome the challenges of isolated learning.

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD FOR PRODUCT KEY*

OBSERVERS

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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 CLASS are better equipped to support quality classroom interactions. This training is available in two formats: Infant–Toddler and Pre-K–3rd

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD TO REGISTER*

RECERTIFICATION:
Certified CLASS 2nd Edition Observers are required to recertify annually to maintain their active status. To begin the recertification process, contact your CLASS Lead for a product key.

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 

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD TO REGISTER*

RECERTIFICATION:
Certified CLASS 2nd Edition Observers are required to recertify annually to maintain their active status. To begin the recertification process, contact your CLASS Lead for a product key.

TRAINERS

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There are two CLASS 2nd Edition Trainer programs available: Measurement Trainer and Interaction Essentials Trainer

Both training programs build capacity, hone facilitation skills, and help scale CLASS implementation. However, there are key differences. A
Measurement Trainer more holistically supports a program's CLASS implementation by providing professional development opportunities across leaders, observers, and educators. An Interaction Essentials Trainer is mainly focused on deepening CLASS knowledge amongst educators in their programs.

Discover the CLASS trainings each trainer type can facilitate, then register for the trainer program of your choice below.

Facilitated by CLASS 2nd Edition Interaction Essentials Trainers

  • Interaction Essentials for Educators
  • CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators
  • CLASS 2nd Edition Overview for Leaders (Pre-K Only)

Facilitated by CLASS 2nd Edition Measurement Trainers

Infant–Toddler

  • CLASS 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler Observer Certification Training
  • CLASS 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler Intro to Interactions for Educators


Pre-K–3rd

  • CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Overview for Leaders
  • CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Observer Transition Training
  • CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Observer Certification Training
  • CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd Intro to Interactions for Educators

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 Infant–Toddler, Pre-K, or Pre-K–3rd Certification

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD TO REGISTER* 

RECERTIFICATION:
Certified CLASS 2nd Edition Measurement Trainers are required to recertify annually to maintain their active status. To begin the recertification process, contact your CLASS Lead for a product key.

This 3-day facilitated training is designed to transition current CLASS 2008 Certified Infant, Toddler, 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. The Infant–Toddler training is self-paced, and Pre-K–3rd is virtually facilitated.

PREREQUISITE:
Active Infant, Toddler, Infant/Toddler, Pre-K, and/or K–3 CLASS 2008 Train the Trainer certification

Infant–Toddler Registration: Contact your CLASS Lead for the product key
Pre-K–3rd Registration:
Contact your CLASS Lead to Register

RECERTIFICATION:
Certified CLASS 2nd Edition Measurement Trainers are required to recertify annually to maintain their active status. To begin the recertification process, contact your CLASS Lead for a product key.

This self-paced training is designed to help Infant and Toddler educators improve their interactions with children by guiding them in applying CLASS principles throughout their day. This training provides approximately 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 Infant–Toddler Observer Certification

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD FOR PRODUCT KEY* 

RECERTIFICATION:
Certified CLASS 2nd Edition Interaction Essential Trainers are required to recertify annually to maintain their active status. To begin the recertification process, contact your CLASS Lead for a product key.

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* 

RECERTIFICATION:
Certified CLASS 2nd Edition Interaction Essential Trainers are required to recertify annually to maintain their active status. To begin the recertification process, contact your CLASS Lead for a product key.

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

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD TO REGISTER*

RECERTIFICATION:
Certified CLASS 2nd Edition Interaction Essential Trainers are required to recertify annually to maintain their active status. To begin the recertification process, contact your CLASS Lead for a product key.

 SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER TRAININGS

Educators - Virtual - 1 Day

Banking Time

25
Sep
Observers - Virtual - 1 Day

Pre-K–3rd CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Transition Training

To register, contact your CLASS Lead
2
Oct
Observers - Self-led - Pre-recorded Webinar - Two-Week Window

Pre-K CLASS Calibration

To register, contact your CLASS Lead for the Product Key
6
Oct
Observers - Virtual - 3 Days

Infant–Toddler CLASS 2nd Edition Observation Training

To register, contact your CLASS Lead
7
Oct
Educators - Virtual - 1 Day

Infant/Toddler Thinking & Thriving: Interactions for Early Learning - Spanish

9
Oct
Educators - Virtual - 1 Day

Infant–Toddler CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators

15
Oct
Trainers - Virtual - 3 Days

Pre-K–3rd CLASS 2nd Edition Measurement Training

To register, contact your CLASS Lead
21
Oct
Trainers - Virtual - 3 Days

Pre-K CLASS 2nd Interaction Essentials Trainer Program

To register, contact your CLASS Lead
28
Oct
  RESOURCES
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CLASS 2ND EDITION INFANT–TODDLER CROSSWALK + TRANSITION PRESENTATION

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CLASS 2ND EDITION
TRANSITION PLAN


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CLASS 2ND EDITION
INFANT–TODDLER PATHWAYS

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CLASS 2ND EDITION
PRE-K–3RD PATHWAYS


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EDUCATOR SUPPORT:
Live CLASS Observation Preparation




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CLASS 2ND EDITION:
NEWS FOR AFFILIATES WEBINAR

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PODCAST:
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THE TEACHSTONE FLORIDA TEAM
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COLLEEN PANTAZIS
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colleen.pantazis@teachstone.com

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