Overview for Leaders
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The essential guidance you need.
Overview for Leaders equips you with a solid understanding of the CLASS® tool, explores the research behind impactful educator-child interactions, and provides essential guidance for your CLASS implementation.
Build foundational knowledge
In this 2 hour online course, you will:
- See how CLASS measures effective interactions from birth through 3rd grade.
- Explore research that shows how educator-child interactions impact outcomes.
- Learn how to interpret CLASS scores to make data-driven improvements.
Accelerate your learning
- Enjoy flexible online learning that fits your busy schedule.
- Keep interactions top of mind with downloadable resources for these tools:
- CLASS 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler (Available August 2025)
- CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd
- CLASS 2008 Infant & Toddler
- CLASS 2008 Pre-K & K–3
- Go deeper with additional resources to support your CLASS implementation.
- Need some guidance? Have your organization’s CLASS 2nd Edition Measurement or Interaction Essentials Trainer lead a 2-hour facilitated webinar-style training. The content of this training is specific to CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd.
Real Stories. Real Leadership Impact.
Hear from other leaders on the success and impact of CLASS in their programs:
- Join an online CLASS community and connect with your peers.
- Gain the confidence to kick off your CLASS implementation.
- See the impact of CLASS in building and sustaining quality.
Need additional guidance for your CLASS Implementation?
Access our comprehensive CLASS Implementation Guide here.
FAQS
Are there any prerequisites for this course? I’m unsure whether this course is for me.
Answer: There are no prerequisites. Overview for Leaders is beneficial for organizations that are:
- Exploring CLASS as a quality improvement tool.
- Planning or beginning their CLASS implementation.
I’m swamped juggling several other tasks. Why should I add this to a growing 'to-do' list?
Answer: The quick, flexible modules in this course ensure you gain the insights you need to be successful—in digestible chunks and on your own time. And it’s a course to which you can return for support throughout your first year of implementation.