Resources

This webinar focuses on meaningful ways to engage with families. You will learn about effective classroom practices and concrete strategies for promoting connection and communication with families.

Join us as we dive into the value of interactions and discuss Teachstone’s evolution toward more equitable, accessible, and impactful CLASS measurement and improvement systems. As a leader in your program or system, it is important that you have the knowledge and tools you need to evolve your organization's use of CLASS. In this webinar, leaders will receive considerations and guidance for supporting educators and staff throughout a transition period to CLASS 2nd Edition. Tune in for a sneak peek at the evolved Dimensions Guide and the new CLASS 2nd Edition Overview for Educators!

This webinar offers an opportunity for CLASS Affiliate Trainers to learn more about what’s new in CLASS 2nd Edition, how you can deepen your knowledge of the updated tool, and how you can help introduce the CLASS enhancements to your colleagues and eventually begin delivering CLASS 2nd Edition trainings. If you are interested in learning more about this exciting launch, please register and join us live! Our commitment is to provide the time, flexibility, and support that each of our partners needs to plan for and implement these enhancements to yield the greatest impacts—regardless of when your program chooses to transition to 2nd Edition

Mentoring educators is a challenging job, and it takes tremendous work. When it comes to building your coaching capacity, you need a program that aligns with your specific needs on your CLASS® journey. This was an interactive presentation. We opened up the floor for lots of questions and opportunities to share the current pain points that your leaders and coaches may be experiencing. In this webinar, we explore the differences and benefits of three evidence-based certification programs that support coaches: CLASS® Group Coaching, 1:1 Video Coaching, and CLASS Master Coaching. Whether you’re looking to conduct professional learning cohorts with teachers, support the individual needs of educators or hone your skills as a coach, you’ll find the right certification to fit your needs.

Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) can play a powerful role in supporting providers, improving children’s experiences, and helping families make informed choices. However, numerous studies across states show that QRIS may not be working as intended. Sadly, it might actually be perpetuating inequities and White-dominant cultural norms at the expense of marginalized groups. Using powerful visuals and real-world state examples, we explore how to knock down QRIS structures, use PDG B-5 funds to rebuild a stronger and more equitable system, and advocate for lasting change.

In this webinar, you’ll learn about how the CLASS framework can guide interactions between adults, just like it does with children. We’ll tackle some common sticky situations that might arise with your co-educator and how to work through them. And, you’ll learn a framework for creating a shared team vision that puts you on the path to success this upcoming school year.

The time that you spend with all your staff together is limited, so how can you make the most of it? This webinar shares important keys to maximizing your impact during teacher workdays. You’ll learn how to build strong relationships with staff, create a shared vision, and create a structure that best works for your team.

In this webinar, we’re talking in-depth about which elements of an environment can best support interactions, what CLASS Environment measures, and how it can be used alongside the CLASS tool to capture a holistic look at quality early education settings.

With educators feeling more burnt out and leaving the field more than ever, it’s critical that school leaders create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for their team. In this webinar, you’ll learn how you can create a culture that fosters the same high-quality interactions among adults that you know supports children.

In this webinar, we compare CLASS 2nd Edition with the tool you already are familiar with. And, get a sneak peek of the updated Observation training and CLASS Manual.

Research has proven that meaningful interactions are key to promoting children’s learning and development. Did you know that specific elements of an environment can be helpful in supporting those interactions? In this webinar, you’ll discover more about how learning environments can support meaningful interactions and what elements really matter.

There’s a lot of talk about “high-quality” teaching practices, but what does that mean? What are the aspects of teaching that leave meaningful, lasting impacts on the children you work with? Learn about elements of effective teaching that you can control—no matter what kind of curriculum you use or setting you work in.