CLASS® 2nd Edition

A More Equitable, Accessible, and Impactful Future

Better Because of You

CLASS 2nd Edition brings forward new field-requested enhancements that makes improving the quality of meaningful educator-child interactions easier than ever before.
More Inclusive and Easier to Use
More Representative of Communities Served
More Actionable to Drive Improvement in Practice

 

Explore the CLASS 2nd Edition Product Suite!

Improving children’s lives starts with meaningful interactions. CLASS is the leading assessment tool for teaching quality, backed by evidence and widely used in education. It’s the only system designed to continuously measure and enhance interactions crucial for children’s growth and learning. Join us in making a difference, one interaction at a time.

Introduce and Transition Educators to CLASS 2nd Edition

We’re excited to share these new resources to help you and if now is the right time for your program to move forward here’s guidance

CLASS Overview for Leaders

Learn how to enhance educational quality through meaningful interactions. In just two hours, gain the foundational knowledge to implement CLASS confidently.
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Intro to Interactions for Educators

Drive educator buy-in for your organization's CLASS implementation with a dynamic one-day learning experience designed to inspire educator-child interactions and kick-start your CLASS journey.
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CLASS® 2nd Edition Overview for Educators

Empower experienced CLASS educators to confidently embrace and leverage the enhancements of CLASS 2nd Edition in this 2-hour online facilitated training.
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Scale your CLASS 2nd Edition Implementation and Create In-House Experts

CLASS Measurement Trainer Program

Extend your organization's capacity for quality CLASS data collection and training with a three-day training, equipping learners to become skilled facilitators and in-house CLASS experts.

Once certified Trainers can deliver:
CLASS Overview for Leaders
Intro to Interactions for Educators
CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Certification Training
CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Transition Training
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CLASS Trainer Transition Training

Equip Pre-K and/or K-3 certified affiliates to seamlessly transition to CLASS 2nd Edition with a training, certifying them as expert facilitators and empowering them to drive enhanced interactions in their program.

Once certified Trainers can deliver:
CLASS Overview for Leaders
Intro to Interactions for Educators
CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Certification Training
CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Transition Training
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Use CLASS Data to Drive Decisions

CLASS Measurement Subscription

Enhance the effectiveness of CLASS data by making it more actionable, accessible, and integrated into improvement endeavors with the only subscription designed to collect and analyze CLASS data.
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CLASS Environment™: Measure Quality with One System

CLASS Environment Observer Training

Embark on a self-paced, five-hour online training designed for Certified CLASS Observers to enhance their ability to observe and measure environment elements critical for fostering children's development and learning through key interactions.
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CLASS Environment Educator Overview

Explore a self-paced, three-hour online learning pathway that empowers educators to optimize and create learning environments that foster meaningful educator-child interactions, proven to propel children's development and learning.
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Become a CLASS 2nd Edition Observer

CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Certification Training

Gain expertise in reliably observing educator-child interactions and initiating impactful quality improvements through our three-day training program.
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CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Transition Training

Prepare currently certified Pre-K and/or K-3 observers to transition to CLASS 2nd Edition through a one-day training.
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CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K--3rd Reference Manul

The CLASS 2nd Edition: Pre-K–3rd Reference Manual and Field Guide are the definitive source for effective interactions. They have been intentionally written to make meaningful interactions as defined by the CLASS more equitable, inclusive, and accessible.
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CLASS 2nd Edition Score Sheets

CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd enhanced Score Sheets, designed to support effective and efficient observations and data collection.
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Coming Soon - Beginning this Fall!

Interaction Essentials Trainer Program

Coming Fall 2024! A redesigned innovation of CLASS Group Coaching, MMCI! Transform your organization's support for educators by becoming a certified Interaction Essentials Trainer, equipped to enhance CLASS implementation and boost CLASS scores through tailored content delivery and expertise in impactful interactions.

CLASS Group Coaching (MMCI) Transition Training

Coming Fall 2024! Elevate your organizational impact by transitioning your CLASS Group Coaching certification to become an Interaction Essentials Trainer. Experience upgraded educator learning, enhanced flexibility, refined facilitation skills, and the capability to lead critical CLASS 2nd Edition sessions.

Interaction Essentials for Educators

Coming Fall 2024! Empower educators with the essential knowledge of meaningful educator-child interactions, providing over 20 hours of content to enhance effective interactions, deepen CLASS knowledge, and enable the application of strengths-based strategies.

CLASS Quality Improvement Subscription

Coming Early 2025! Experience a revolutionary online learning platform driven by your unique CLASS data, offering personalized content tailored to educator needs, providing dynamic tools to enhance interactions, and guiding them toward impactful professional growth.

Help Ensure Every Child Experiences Life-Changing Interactions

Transform your program with CLASS 2nd Edition and ignite life-changing interactions for every child, fueling their academic and lifelong success.