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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.

Webinar

Join us at this webinar where we will discuss the benefits of having Affiliate Trainers in your organization, what the Train-the-Trainer Affiliate Program looks like, and how to get started.

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This episode takes you behind the scenes of Teach for America's adoption of the CLASS observation tool, offering a candid look at the challenges and victories encountered along the way. Our guests highlight how the incorporation of this system into everyday practice has sparked a cultural shift, emphasizing data fluency and a unified approach to teaching quality.

Webinar

In this webinar, hosted by Teachstone's Matt Owens, we discuss the roadmap to successful CLASS implementation, focusing on three essential pillars of continuous quality improvement: focus, measure, and improve. And don't miss helpful resources within the Implementation Guide.

CLASS Assessment

In our conversation today, Ståle shares his expertise on CLASS® and its remarkable impact on Norwegian kindergartens. We also examine the impact of CLASS on educator-student interactions, the cultivation of young minds, and the overall quality of early learning experiences that are shaping the future of education in Norway.

CLASS Assessment

In this of Teaching with CLASS®, Lenika Flores offers invaluable insights into how art can be a conduit for children to explore and express their emotions

Podcast

What does it look like to get started with CLASS®? Aven Ford of the Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana joins to discuss what it's like to implement CLASS observation.

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