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Will You Be Using CLASS in Your Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Work?

Whether you know you will be using CLASS in your PDG work or you’re new to CLASS and considering it, we are here to help. Reach out to us to hear the latest about the most effective practices for gathering accurate and actionable data on the quality of teacher-child interactions systemwide, as well as proven methods for supporting improvement. We can also share with you the ways that other states have implemented CLASS to improve classroom interactions.

Here are some helpful resources to get you started:
Teachstone CLASS System Overview
Research on Outcomes

Give us a call at 877-401-8007 or fill out a contact form and one of our knowledgeable representatives will be in touch.

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Where To Find Us In October:

Puerto Rico AEYC Conference
Caguas, PR
October 20

Washington State Association of Head Start & ECEAP (WSA) Fall Association Meeting
Wenatchee, WA
October 23-24

Webinar: Why Interactions Matter
October 30, 3-4pm EDT
Register

Meet co-founder of the CLASS and Chief Impact Officer at Teachstone, Bridget Hamre, and hear what the research says about interactions. This webinar will provide an overview of CLASS dimensions, strategies for improving interactions and an opportunity to ask specific questions.

CLASS is coming to Denmark

Register for our CLASS trainings in Copenhagen

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Build Institutional Excellence in the Classroom

CLASS® is a research-based method of measuring, evaluating, and improving teacher-student interactions.

Trusted Research

Over 150 studies confirm CLASS works. Children in classrooms with higher CLASS scores have better social, emotional, and academic outcomes.

Proven Experience

The CLASS methodology is backed by decades of academic research and over 200,000 teachers have been observed by certified CLASS observers. Teachstone® has worked with organizations in 34 states to create a culture of excellence that impacts students, staff, and communities.

Powered by Innovation

Teachstone’s interactive trainings bring CLASS to life for teachers, coaches, and observers. Our online tools and exercises use intuitive technology to help you measure data, provide coaching, and, ultimately, improve teacher-student interactions.

See how CLASS improves classrooms

The Power of Interactions

Learn how Teachstone helps educators at the local, state, and national levels learn about, measure, and improve interactions.

The CLASS Journey

The Teachstone-enabled path to excellence for your classrooms

Establish Baseline CLASS Stage 1

In CLASS Stage 1, certified observers use myTeachstone to establish a baseline assessment of classroom quality, comply with Head Start or state-level reporting requirements, and identify areas for focused professional development.

Develop Proficiency CLASS Stage 2

CLASS Stage 2 uses myTeachstone, hosted trainings, and coach certifications to address individual teacher development needs, and builds the foundation for impactful performance in the classroom.

Sustain Mastery CLASS Stage 3

CLASS Stage 3 builds institutional capabilities necessary for implementing CLASS professional development across an entire teacher population and supports ongoing engagement from certified coaches and trainers within an organization.

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What We're Reading

Take a look at the research we're reading and some of our recent blog posts.

Using Open-Ended Questions in the Classroom Read More

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What We’re Reading: Disrupting the Pipeline in Virginia Read More

CLASS Resources

CLASS practitioners join a community of educators dedicated to excellence in teaching. Explore the roles below to find resources to support each crucial member of your CLASS team.

Get Started with CLASS

We’re here to help get your program on a path to sustained success. Give us a call at 877-401-8007.

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