Check out Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) resources to learn about the observational tool used to assess pre-K classroom quality in three domains: Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support
The Designation Renewal System Final Rule makes important changes to the Classroom Assessment Scoring System condition. Dr. B explains how these changes promote a growth mindset and support continuous improvement.
Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2020 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2019 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
Explore overviews of descriptive statistics of past and current grantee-level Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) data.
Explore this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2018 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
Explore the resources on this page, which may be useful to Head Start directors, education managers, coaches, teachers, and others who work with preschoolers.
During the 2016–2017 program year, the Office of Head Start (OHS) used the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument during its on-site reviews of grant recipients.
The Crosswalk of the 15-Minute In-service Suites with the CLASS® connects teaching practices and learning activities found in these in-service suites with the domains and dimensions of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)®. Head Start grantees may find this tool useful in planning professional development.
This resource will help you understand how CLASS® can be used for professional development and will explain how it is used within OHS for program monitoring purposes.
During the 2015–2016 program year, the Office of Head Start (OHS) used the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument during its on-site reviews of grantees.