Classroom Assessment Scoring System Class Tm Dimensions Guide Infant

Whether you're new to the CLASS® framework or honing your skills, this booklet will ground you in the domains and dimensions that make up the CLASS Infant framework. In its pages you will: Explore CLASS Infant domains and dimensions Find clear explanations of effective interactions Learn practical strategies for improving interactions This dimensions guide is great for teachers and anyone interested in understanding why classroom interactions matter and how they can be improved with the CLASS tool. This guide is used with the bestselling CLASS observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers--a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions for infant and toddler programs and pre-K and K-3 classrooms, the reliable and valid CLASS tool establishes an accurate picture of the classroom through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles and effectively pinpoints areas for improvement. Learn more about the whole CLASS system. See which domain of school readiness in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework this tool addresses.

With the infant version of the trusted, widely used CLASS® tool, early childhood programs have an accurate and reliable way to assess teacher-infant interactions, a primary component of positive early experiences. Developed for use with children from birth to 18 months, the CLASS® Infant tool specifically focuses on how teachers engage with infants and support their learning and development during everyday routines and activities. With clear guidance and background information, this manual gives you a comprehensive introduction to the CLASS® Infant tool and how to use it effectively. Youâe(tm)ll see how this standardized tool Assesses 4 dimensions of teacher-child interactions: relational climate, teacher sensitivity, facilitated exploration, and early language support Establishes an accurate picture of interactions through repeated observation and scoring cycles Highlights areas of strength and areas for growth useful for guiding professional development efforts Comprehensive and reader-friendly, this manual provides helpful information on infant development, the theoretical and empirical foundations of the CLASS® Infant tool, an overview of procedures for using the tool, and detailed descriptions and examples for each dimension the tool assesses. Learn more about the entire CLASS system.

The toddler version of the "CLASS(R)" tool provides early childhood programs with an accurate, reliable way to assess effective classrooms. For use with children from 15-36 months, this standardized observation tool measures the effectiveness of interactions between teachers and children, a primary ingredient of early educational experiences that prepare children for future school success. The first tool to measure teacher-child interactions for the toddler age group, "CLASS(R) Toddler" Covers two crucial domains of teacher-child interaction Emotional And Behavioral Support and Engaged Support For Learning. Provides developmentally appropriate descriptions of what effective interactions look like in toddler classrooms Establishes an accurate, complete picture of classroom interactions through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles Highlights areas of strength and areas for improvement useful for guiding improvement efforts Identifies challenges and helps identify areas for improvement Provides important information related to programsa most urgent needs: accountability, professional development, and research Has been used in several state evaluation systems and for national evaluations of Early Head Start This useful manual includes detailed descriptions of the 8 CLASS(R) Toddler dimensions, administration procedures, and information about the tool's development. One copy of the CLASS(R) Toddler Dimensions Overview, a tri-fold reference sheet for observers, is included with the manual. This manual is part of "CLASS," the bestselling classroom observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers--a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions for infant programs, toddler programs, pre-K (in English and Spanish), and K-3 classrooms, the reliable and valid "CLASS" tool establishes an accurate picture of the classroom through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles and effectively pinpoints areas for improvement. Learn more about the entire "CLASS" system. Sign up for webinars on CLASS presented by Teachstone."

Whether you're new to the CLASS® framework or honing your skills, this Spanish booklet will ground you in the domains and dimensions that make up the CLASS Infant framework. In its pages you will: Explore CLASS Infant domains and dimensions Find clear explanations of effective interactions Learn practical strategies for improving interactions This dimensions guide is great for teachers and anyone interested in understanding why classroom interactions matter and how they can be improved with the CLASS tool. This guide is used with the bestselling CLASS observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers--a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions for infant and toddler programs and pre-K and K-3 classrooms, the reliable and valid CLASS tool establishes an accurate picture of the classroom through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles and effectively pinpoints areas for improvement. Learn more about the whole CLASS system. See which domain of school readiness in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework this tool addresses.

Whether you're new to the CLASS® framework or honing your skills, this Spanish booklet will ground you in the domains and dimensions that make up the CLASS Toddler framework. In its pages you will: Explore CLASS Toddler domains and dimensions Find clear explanations of effective interactions Learn practical strategies for improving interactions This dimensions guide is great for teachers and anyone interested in understanding why classroom interactions matter and how they can be improved with the CLASS tool. This guide is used with the bestselling CLASS observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers--a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions for infant programs, toddler programs, and pre-K and K-3 classrooms, the reliable and valid CLASS tool establishes an accurate picture of the classroom through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles and effectively pinpoints areas for improvement. Learn more about the whole CLASS system.

This quick-guide introduces teachers to the 10 dimensions of CLASS and includes practical classroom tips and strategies for implementation.

Available in packages of 10 booklets, each with 6 observation sheets, 1 scoring summary sheet, and 8 note-taking pages, these are the forms needed to conduct the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Infant observation. These forms are part the infant version of the trusted, widely used CLASS tool, the bestselling classroom observation tool that measures interactions between children and teachers through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles. The CLASS® Infant tool was developed for use with children from birth to 18 months and assesses 4 dimensions of teacher-child interactions: relational climate, teacher sensitivity, facilitated exploration, and early language support. Learn more about the entire CLASS system, including versions for toddler programs, pre-K classrooms (in English and Spanish), and K-3 classrooms.