What Is the CLASS® tool? CLASS stands for the Classroom Assessment Scoring System ®, an observation tool that measures what matters most in early learning: the quality of educator–child …

Lead agencies ensure that CLASS ® observations are conducted twice each year for all toddler and pre-K classrooms in publicly funded programs and that teachers receive observation feedback.

Feb 11, 2025 · The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) is an observation instrument that assesses the quality of teacher-child interactions in center-based preschool classrooms.

Dec 16, 2024 · Class observation is a systematic method of assessing classroom interactions to enhance teaching practices and improve student outcomes. It involves evaluating teacher-student …

The toolkit provides leaders with key resources for strengthening classroom quality, including implementing CLASS® and planning professional development (PD) focused on interactions, …

CLASS is a nationally recognized tool for measuring adult-child interactions. Children in classrooms with higher CLASS scores have been proven to have better social-emotional, cognitive, and academic …

Aug 4, 2025 · Frameworks with specific observation criteria can provide more structure to classroom observations. We include here a simplified version of the CTL’s BUFF classroom observation …

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is an observational protocol based on years of educational and developmental research demonstrating that daily interactions between teachers and …

Classroom observations are a way to understand and improve teaching and learning. Trained observers carefully watch different aspects of the classroom to help teachers enhance their skills. The goal is to …

We know classroom observations can be intimidating. Here are some frequently asked questions about CLASS observations, what they measure, and how this data can be useful.