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Interaction Essentials is flexible, high-impact professional development to improve every interaction throughout the day. With a research-based framework and practical tools, directors and leaders will learn how to integrate CLASS® concepts into daily practice, elevating classroom quality and child outcomes. Equip your staff with the skills they need to transform their teaching environment!
Podcast
This discussion covers essential elements of early childhood behavior management, including setting clear behavior expectations, managing social interactions, and resolving conflicts. Listen now or read the transcript!
Podcast
En este episodio, tenemos el placer de conversar con la doctora Johayra Bouza, una experta en psicología del desarrollo con más de 14 años de experiencia en el campo de la primera infancia. Johayra, orgullosa inmigrante cubanoamericana, nos relata cómo los educadores jugaron un papel fundamental en su desarrollo tanto personal como profesional.
Research
Learn about a study on the early use of CLASS 2nd Edition gathered from videos of 380 classrooms in 27 Head Start programs, during the 2022–2023 school year. These findings support the conclusion that while there are subtle differences between CLASS 2008 and 2nd Edition scores, substantial overlap exists between the two tools. Both may be used to reliably measure classroom interactions.
Podcast
Here, we explore the newly developed, user-friendly CLASS Implementation Guide, designed to streamline class planning and evaluation, and how it aims to align classroom interactions with broader educational goals.
Webinar
In this webinar, we'll discuss the ins and outs of effective coaching, sharing practical tips and success stories that show just how impactful great coaching can be.
Podcast
In our discussion, we emphasize the vital role of building positive relationships with students, especially in pre-K classrooms. We cover the importance of creating personal connections, meeting students where they are, and nurturing a supportive community. Through heartfelt stories, we illustrate how understanding a student's background and interests can empower them to take risks and grow.
Webinar
Evaluators from Southern Methodist University have been implementing CLASS district-wide in pre-K through 3rd-grade classrooms for 9 years. In 2022, this shifted to using CLASS 2nd Edition. These enhancements in CLASS 2nd Edition bring more inclusive and reflective examples across diverse settings, easier-to-understand language, and more actionable data to help drive improvement.
Webinar
This webinar, hosted by Kim Pold and Benjamin Smith, will cover everything you need to know about bringing impactful in-service days throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
CLASS Assessment
This is the first of a 2-part series where we’ll unpack the complexities of childhood trauma and its profound effects on young minds.