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FLDEL

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 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.

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  CLASS TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS

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*

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.

Infant-Toddler Trainings:
3/24/2027- 3/24/2027
6/2/2027- 6/2/2027 (Spanish)

Pre-K Trainings:
10/7/26 - 10/7/26
12/16/2026 - 12/16/2026 (Spanish)
2/10/2027 - 2/10/2027

<B>REGISTER</B>

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.

Infant-Toddler Trainings:
2/23/2027 - 2/25/2027
5/18/2027 - 5/20/2027

Pre-K Trainings:
10/27/2026 - 10/29/2026

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD FOR PRODUCT KEY*

   CLASS TRAINING FOR ALL LEADERS

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*

    CLASS TRAINING FOR COACHES


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.

Pre-K Trainings:
11/4/2026 - 11/4/2026
12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026
2/17/2027 - 2/17/2027
4/14/2027 - 4/14/2027
5/26/2027 - 5/26/2027

<strong>REGISTER</strong>

     CLASS TRAINING FOR OBSERVERS

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 for two different age levels: Infant–Toddler and Pre-K–3rd.

Infant-Toddler Trainings:
9/22/26 - 9/24/26
10/13/26 - 10/15/2026
12/8/2026 - 12/10/2026
2/2/2027 - 2/4/2027
2/9/2027 - 2/11/2027
4/13/2027 - 4/15/2027
6/8/2027 - 6/10/2027

Pre-K Trainings:
10/6/26 - 10/8/26
11/10/2026 - 11/12/2026
1/12/2027 - 1/14/2027
3/9/2027 - 3/11/2027
5/4/2027 - 5/6/2027

*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 Leads for a product key.

During CLASS Calibration, certified CLASS Observers watch real classroom videos, assign scores, and receive feedback. This self-paced program, which includes an automated score report that shows your answer and the expert code, is designed to help maintain scoring reliability and confidence between formal observations. Participants have a two-week window to complete.

Infant-Toddler and Pre-K Coding Windows:

9/14/26 - 9/25/26
10/5/26 - 10/16/26
11/2/2026 - 11/13/2026
12/7/2026 - 12/18/2026
1/11/2027 - 1/22/2027
2/1/2027 - 2/12/2027
3/1/2027 - 3/12/2027
4/5/2027 - 4/16/2027
5/3/2027 - 5/14/2027
6/7/2027 - 6/18/2027

*PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLASS LEAD FOR PRODUCT KEY* 

      CLASS TRAINING FOR TRAINERS


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.

Upon completing the training, you’ll have 8 weeks to complete the Trainer Knowledge Test to become certified. This test validates your adult learning and facilitation skills, as well as your CLASS expertise. Once certified, you’ll gain the right to deliver CLASS training in your organization

All participants are required to sign a training agreement upon passing the Interaction Essentials Trainer Knowledge Test and annually upon recertification.

Prerequisites: CLASS 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler, Pre-K, or Pre-K–3rd Certification

As a Certified Measurement Essentials Trainer, you can deliver:
Measurement Essentials for Educators
CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators
CLASS 2nd Edition Overview for Leaders (Pre-K Only)

Infant-Toddler Trainings:
10/20/2026- 10/22/2026 
2/16/2027- 2/18/2027
6/14/2027- 6/16/2027 

Pre-K Trainings:
11/17/26- 11/19/2026 
5/11/2027- 5/13/2027 

*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.

The Interaction Essentials Trainer Program creates certified trainers who can deliver research-based CLASS training designed to enhance educator-child interactions and deepen CLASS knowledge within their organizations. This three-day training program scales capacity for continuous quality improvement by refining facilitation skills and enabling the delivery of comprehensive training that focuses on the interactions that matter the most for children’s learning and development.

Upon completing the training, you’ll have 8 weeks to complete the Trainer Knowledge Test to become certified. This test validates your adult learning and facilitation skills, as well as your CLASS expertise. Once certified, you’ll gain the right to deliver CLASS training in your organization

All participants are required to sign a training agreement upon passing the Interaction Essentials Trainer Knowledge Test and annually upon recertification.

Prerequisites: Active CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Certification for Infant-Toddler or Pre-K-3rd

As a Certified Interaction Essential Trainer, you can deliver:
Interaction Essentials for Educators
CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators
CLASS 2nd Edition Overview for Leaders (Pre-K Only)

*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

 


Full schedule coming soon.

Check individual sessions above for current dates.

 

 RESOURCES
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CLASS OBSERVER & TRAINER RECERTIFICATION PROCESS GUIDE

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CLASS 2ND EDITION
TRANSITION PLAN


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CLASS 2ND EDITION
CROSSWALK -
ALL AGE LEVELS

<B>DOWNLOAD</B>

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CLASS 2ND EDITION
INFANT–TODDLER PATHWAYS

<B>DOWNLOAD</B>

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CLASS 2ND EDITION
PRE-K–3RD PATHWAYS


<B>DOWNLOAD</B>

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TRAINING SUPPORT:
How to Accept CLASS Training and Download Certificate of Completion

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EDUCATOR SUPPORT:
Live CLASS Observation Preparation

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