CLASS® Coding Support
Enable Reliable Observations with CLASS Calibration and CLASS Double Coding
Ensure Reliability and Observe Confidently.
CLASS Coding Support provides ongoing scoring practice, feedback, and explanations to help observers stay reliable and confident.
Deepen your skills and build confidence
CLASS Calibration helps observers with ongoing practice, instant feedback, and clear explanations of expert codes, so they can maintain reliability and deepen their understanding of CLASS
CLASS Calibration offers:
- Practice observing with videos across various settings
- Instant scoring results and feedback
- Guidance and customized support through a live workshop
Stay Reliable All Year-Long
Even experienced CLASS observers need regular practice to stay accurate and aligned. To maintain scoring reliability and confidence, we recommend that all observers calibrate regularly, whether they’re collecting data frequently or just a few times a year.
CLASS Calibration is available in three flexible formats:
- CLASS Calibration Individual – Observe and score videos at your own pace, receive instant feedback, and review coding justifications
- CLASS Calibration Cohort – Calibrate on the same video and timeline as your team, get immediate scoring feedback, and access group-level trends to guide learning.
- CLASS Calibration Cohort with Interactive Workshop* – Includes the cohort experience plus a live, expert-led session to discuss scoring patterns, errors, and best practices.
* Available starting September 15, 2025
Maximize Your Investment
Teachstone research shows that CLASS Calibration not only boosts observer confidence but also leads to stronger recertification outcomes. Observers who calibrate are better prepared and more likely to maintain their certification.
CLASS observers who calibrate are:
- More likely to pass their recertification test (97% compared to 80%)
- More likely to pass recertification tests on the first try (82% compared to 51%)
- Score higher on recertification tests (87.5% compared to 83.6%)
Practice Alongside an Expert
Working directly with a CLASS expert, observers get real-time experience and personalized guidance to strengthen their skills.
Participants will:
- Observe and code classroom interactions alongside a certified CLASS expert
- Receive coaching and guidance on scoring accuracy
- Build strategies for more efficient and reliable observations
Build Your Confidence
Double Coding builds observer confidence through hands-on practice and expert feedback in real classroom settings.
Observers gain valuable experience while learning directly from a certified CLASS expert.
Observers participating in Double Coding:
- Observe in real classrooms at a location of your choice
- Complete up to four observation cycles per day
- Reflect and debrief with the expert to deepen understanding and improve practice
FAQ
Who should use Coding Support?
Coding Support is designed for certified CLASS observers who want to maintain or improve their scoring reliability and accuracy through regular practice and feedback.
What’s the difference between CLASS Calibration and CLASS Double Coding?
Calibration involves practicing with recorded videos and receiving feedback on your scores, while Double Coding is a live, in-classroom experience where you observe alongside a CLASS expert and receive personalized coaching.