Training and Materials
ASPIRE Region B Training Opportunities
ASPIRE Region B Training Opportunities
ASPIRE Region B Training Opportunities
ADDITIONAL 26/27 Program Year PD Opportunities will update in July 2026
Delivered by Teachstone - All Sessions 6:00-6:45 PM
Each session in this series highlights a different key practice to support high-quality interactions in Pre-K settings. Workshops are offered on various dates for 45 minutes each session. All workshops will be held virtually for your convenience, and three of the sessions are also offered in Spanish. Choose each session that supports your professional development goals.
Overview for Leaders
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.
DATES COMING SOON
Introduction to Interactions for Educators
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.
SAVE THE DATES
Fall Series:
- October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (5:30-7:00 PM)
Winter Series:
- January 19th, 26th, February 2nd, & 9th, 2027 (6:00-7:30 PM)
Winter Series (Spanish):
- February 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 2027 (6:00-7:30 PM)
CLASS New Observer Training Opportunities
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.
5-Day Training (Virtual)
- July 27-31, 2026 (8:30 AM-12:30 PM)
4-Day Training (Virtual)
- August 24-27, 2026 (9:00 AM-2:30 PM)
3-Day Training (In-Person)
- October 19-21, 2026 (8:30-4:30 PM) TBA
5-Day Training (Virtual)
- January 11-15, 2027 (8:30 AM-12:30 PM)
5 Day Training (Virtual)
- February 22-26, 2027 (12:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Request ASPIRE Funded Training and/or Materials (Per funding availability)
- 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.
CLASS Observer & Trainer Recertification
- CLASS Observer & Trainer Recertification Product Key Request
Recertification Product Keys are ordered on the first of every month. You should receive your product key by email within 5-10 business days.