Leaders

CLASS 2nd Edition Overview for Leaders Training

Overview for Leaders equips you with a solid understanding of the CLASS tool, explores the research behind impactful educator-child interactions, and provides essential guidance for your CLASS implementation. If you are interested in obtaining an access code for this asynchronous course please complete this CLASS Overview for Leader Product Code Request Form.

• Overview for Leaders Handout

CLASSroom Lounge for Educators Community of Practice

You're invited to join our bi-monthly Communities of Practice designed specifically for educators who want to deepen their understanding of CLASS and strengthen their interactions with children. Whether you are new to CLASS or looking to expand your knowledge and practice, these sessions provide a supportive space for learning, reflection, and collaboration. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with educators from across California, share ideas, celebrate successes, and learn from one another's experiences.

 

Introduction to Interactions for Educators equips educators with practical strategies to enhance their practice, fostering a shared appreciation for the transformative impact of interactions. This program focuses on introducing the core principles of CLASS, illustrating interactions in real-world contexts, and offering actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately. 

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CLASS PreK-K Environment for Educators (FREE)

Discover how small changes in the environment can make a big difference in daily interactions with children! In this 3-hour self-paced online training, educators will discover how easy it is to influence key elements of their environment to promote quality interactions with every child and how to create a space that is warm and engaging. Use the following product key XPPR22TV. TYPE the code into your Teachstone dashboard. Please use the "Steps to Redeem Your Product Key" guide below for reference.

• Steps to Redeem Your Product Key

• CLASS-E Infographic
• Quick Reference Checklist

 

CLASS Interaction Essentials for Educators

During the 7 sessions of Interaction Essentials for Educators we will explore foundational concepts to increase intentionality of educator/child interactions. During the sessions, learners build knowledge of the PreK CLASS dimensions and their importance for children's learning and development. Learners will also receive support and guidance to develop intentional habits based on CLASS strategies.

 

 

You're invited to join our Communities of Practce specifically for coaches in California who support the implementation of CLASS 2nd Edition. Whether you're new to coaching with CLASS or have years of experience, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are and support your continued growth. These Communities of Practice offer a space to ask questions, share strategies for effective coaching conversations and action planning, and explore real-world challenges and successes from the field. Come connect with other coahes across California to build a network of shared learning and support. Together we'll create a collaborative environment to strengthen our coaching practice, elevate teacher-child interactions, and drive meaningful impact in early learning settings across the state.

 

Build capacity at your organization to lead interaction-focused professional development by becoming a CLASS expert with the skills and knowledge to support CLASS implementation by providing continuous quality improvement opportunities for educators. If you are interested in becoming a CLASS Interaction Essentials for Educators Trainer, email: aspirestatelead@edcoe.org. 

• Interaction Essentials for Educators
• Interactions Essentials Trainer Program

Additional Important Links

Training & Training Materials Request Form

To be completed by a CSPP Contractor or Block Grant Grantee. This form is to request that ASPIRE funds cover all associated costs for a trainer and/or materials for the following CLASS 2nd Edition trainings: New Observer Training, Overview for Leaders, Introduction to Interactions for Educators, and Observer Transition Training. 

• Training & Training Materials Request Form

Looking for an observer to meet your MB23-10 obligations? Or a trainer to support your program's implementation? Access our Observer and Trainer Directory below and search for a local trainer/observer within your county.

• CLASS Observer and Trainer Directory

 

Certified CLASS Observers play a critical role in supporting organizations' continuous quality improvements. Without the data insights collected from the observations, organizations would be unable to create data-driven improvement initiatives that focus on the quality of interactions. 

 

Trainer/Observer Recertification Product Key Request

• Trainer/Observer Recertification Product Key Request