CSPP Leaders, Educators and Coaches
CSPP Leaders
CLASS 2nd Edition Overview for Leaders Training
This session provides leaders in the field of Early Childhood Education with an understanding of CLASS as a system for supporting continuous quality improvement. The content is aligned with the 2nd Edition of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System and contains information geared towards effective CLASS implementation.February 6th, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
CSPP Educators
NEW! Enhancing PreK Practices: A CLASS Workshop Series
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. Please choose the sessions that best meet your professional development goals.
January 8, 2026 Allowing Choice at Art
January 21, 2026 Positive Peer Interactions During Play (Offered in Spanish & English)
January 29, 2026 Showing Regard at Circle Time
February 23, 2026 Building Relationships at Center Time
February 25, 2026 Asking Effective Questions During Story Time (Offered in Spanish & English)
March 3, 2026 Focusing on the Purpose During Centers
March 9, 2026 Materials & Modalities to Make it Interesting
March 23, 2026 Redirecting & Reframing Misbehavior
April 20, 2026 Analysis & Reasoning at Centers
April 21, 2026 Encouraging Children to Explain Their Thinking (Offered in Spanish & English)
April 29, 2026 Integrating & Connecting in Whole Group
May 6, 2026 Problem Solving at Center Time
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.
Winter Series (Virtual):
Spring Series (Virtual):
- January 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th, 2026 (12:30-2:00 PM)
Winter Series Spanish (Virtual):
- January 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2026 (6:00-7:30 PM)
- February 10th, 17th, 24th, & March 3rd, 2026 (3:30-5:00 PM)
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 ZPTQ6J8Y. TYPE the code into your Teachstone dashboard. Please use the "Steps to Redeem Your Product Key" guide below for reference.
CLASS Interaction Essentials Coaching for Educators
Interaction Essentials for Educators offers 6 sessions to explore foundational concepts. 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.
- Introduction to Interactions: January 12, 2026 (6:00-7:30 pm)
- Interactions Matter: January 26, 2026 (6:00-7:30 pm)
- Focus Dimension #1: February 9, 2026 (6:00-8:00 pm)
- Focus Dimension #2: March 2, 2026 (6:00-8:00 pm)
- Focus Dimension #3: April 13, 2026 (6:00-8:00 pm)
- Building Connections: May 4, 2026 (6:00-7:30 pm)
CLASS Resources for Educators
- CLASS Implementation Guide
- CLASS Pre-K-3 Reference Manual
- CLASS FAQs
- Teachstone Recorded Webinars
- Impacting the Classroom Podcast
CSPP Coaches
CLASS Interaction Essentials Coaching Program
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 Coaching Program Coach, email: aspirestatelead@edcoe.org.
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.
ASPIRE Vetted CLASS Trainers and Observers
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.
New CLASS 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.
Trainer/Observer Recertification Product Key Request
Please complete the following form to request CLASS 2nd Edition PreK-3 Trainer and Observer recertification product keys. Product Key requests are ordered on the first of every month, and you should receive your code by email within 5-10 business days.
