CLASS Overview Deb Norris March 2, 2021

Considering a switch from the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) to the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)? Just curious about CLASS? This 2-hour training briefly introduces you to three CLASS tools (Infant – birth to 18 months, Toddler – 15 to 36 months, and Pre-K – 3 to 5 years), describes the CLASS structure (observations and scoring), gives you practice using the “CLASS lens,” and points you to CLASS resources. It will orient you to this specialized program quality assessment tool that focuses on effective teacher-child interactions.