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CLASS® Observation Training

Not yet certified? Learn how to reliably observe and measure teacher-child interactions using the CLASS® tool and earn your CLASS® observer certification.

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Observer Directory

Are you are Certified CLASS Observer looking to be hired? Add your information to our CLASS Observer Directory to connect with organizations that need your services.

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Reliability Support

Struggling with a certain dimension or have concerns about your coding process? Explore resources around specific areas you are looking for support.

Our Reliability Support page answers frequently asked questions and provides resources to help you prepare for your reliability test and first live observation!

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Observer Village

Have you seen the new Observer Village? The village is an online space full of tools and resources to help you build your data collection skills, avoid coder drift throughout the year, and prepare for recertification. You’ll have access to over 50 age-neutral resources, as well as some specific to each age level on which you are certified to collect CLASS data. Access the village in your online courses tile.

Job Aids to Promote Equitable Observations

Teachstone's job aids help support increased accuracy of CLASS data, as well as an improved experience for educators who receive CLASS observations.

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Observing in Settings Serving Dual Language Learners, Birth to Five

The purpose of this job aid is to increase CLASS observers’ awareness of some of the unique characteristics they may observe in multilingual classrooms, which can vary based on the approach used by the program.

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Observing in Settings Serving Children with Special Needs—Birth to Five

This job aid provides additional guidance for conducting a CLASS observing in special education (SPED) settings.

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Observing in Programs Serving American Indian/Alaska Native Children— Birth to Five

This job aid provides CLASS observers with information about how to prepare for and conduct CLASS observations in Native American early childhood programs.

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Observing in FCC Settings—Birth to Five

This job aid provides observers additional information about how to prepare for and conduct CLASS observations in family child care (FCC) settings.

CLASS Learning Community

Ever wish you could ask any question in the world about CLASS observation? Explore thousands of topics and discussions happening right now from other observers and educators using CLASS in their classrooms.

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Featured Observer Products

CLASS Observation Training

Become a CLASS-certified observer to reliably assess teaching quality using CLASS.

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A male observer sits in the foreground with the class score sheet in focus. In the background, you can see the blurred images of a teacher sitting on the carpet with children. This is a still photo pulled from the New E3 School in Norfolk VA.

CLASS Observer Recertification

Maintain your status as a Certified CLASS Observer.

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CLASS Observation Support Series

Explore the growing library of topics that strengthen specific observation skills critical to effectively measuring interactions across a diversity of settings.

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CLASS Coding Support: Calibration and Double Coding

Even the most experienced CLASS observers need practice to ensure their classroom observations remain accurate. Explore these offerings that will help you feel confident and remain reliable.

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