Delivering on the Promise of CLASS
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The document discusses CLASS, which stands for Classroom Assessment Scoring System. CLASS is used to measure the quality of teacher-child interactions and focuses on interactions being the most important factor for children. Research shows that improving teaching practices through CLASS leads to better student outcomes. The document promotes Teachstone Training's professional development and coaching services to help educators improve interactions through a systematic approach using videos, courses, and individualized support.
Delivering on the Promise of CLASS
- 1. © 2015 Teachstone Training, LLC Delivering on the Promise of CLASS
- 4. Your Knowledge of CLASS® ? 1. What’s CLASS? 2. I know a little about CLASS. 3. I use CLASS occasionally. 4. I use CLASS frequently and feel comfortable with the CLASS lens and language.
- 5. CLASS = Effective Interactions
- 6. What Matters Most for Children? Classroom Materials Teacher-Child Ratio Teacher Education Teacher- Child Interactions
- 7. ‘ —Sabol, T. J., Soliday Hong, S. L., Pianta, R. C., & Burchinal, M. R. (2013). Can rating pre-K programs predict children's learning? Science, 341, 845-846.
- 9. When you improve teaching practices, children achieve more—now and for the rest of their lives.
- 10. When you improve teaching practices, children have better outcomes and achieve more—now and for the rest of their lives. That’s the promise of
- 11. ?
- 12. Observations
- 13. Coaching & Professional Development
- 15. Impact
- 40. What’s included in the content library? VIDEOS (250+) • Exemplar videos • Coaching videos • Classroom snapshots COURSES (30+) • Learn about CLASS dimensions • Effective coaching • Responsive caregiving PDFs (20+) • Coaching + activity templates • Whitepapers • Research summaries ARTICLES (50+) • Teacher tips • Coach tips • Observer tips ... and more!
- 52. Stay in Touch! Teachstone! WEBSITE: www.teachstone.com BLOG: www.teachstone.com/blog Phone: 866.998.8352 Email: contact@teachstone.com
- 53. Appendix
- 54. Evidence Base 1. Use of coaching to support the transfer to practice 2. Frequent contact between coaches and teachers 3. Strong teacher-coach relationships 4. Group involvement in professional development 5. Use of video to focus professional lens 6. Data-driven, individualized coach supports
- 55. 1. Use of coaching to support the transfer of practice
- 56. 2. Frequent contact between coaches and teachers
- 57. 3. Strong teacher-coach relationships
- 58. 4. Group involvement in professional development
- 59. 5. Use of video to focus professional development
- 60. 6. Data-driven, individualized coach supports
- 61. What does it cost? $110*| per teacher per year (minimums apply) *$100 after year 1
Editor's Notes
- #34: Katie can also add some context and information for Candace so that she understands why she is recommending this content.