Every day, Head Start programs work hard to provide our youngest children with the skills they need to thrive – in school and in life. At Teachstone, we are committed to supporting Head Start through our work to ensure all children experience effective interactions with their teachers – the very interactions that are proven to drive positive development and learning. Teachstone is the certifying organization of the CLASS® and was founded by co-authors of the tool. We believe Head Start grantees deserve the best training and professional development, directly from the source.
While there are many teacher assessment and professional development solutions available, only CLASS provides teachers the research-proven insights, skills, and strategies they need to improve the most critical component of teaching quality—interactions.
Over 200 research studies demonstrate that children in classrooms with more effective teacher-student interactions, as measured by CLASS, have better social and academic outcomes.
If you would like to know more about CLASS, please access our What is CLASS? and Why CLASS? resources.
We have worked with Head Start programs all over the country and we can help you build a system of continuous quality improvement in your program. Whether you are new to CLASS or growing your CLASS system, there are three things to consider:
Unlock the potential of great teaching with face-to-face CLASS trainings across the country and in your own backyard. For CLASS Observer Certification Training and the CLASS Affiliate Training Program, there are several options available to allow you to choose the avenue that best meets your needs.
We recently partnered with NHSA to produce a series of webinars which drew a record number of viewers. We invite you to view the recordings:
CLASS from The Source: Why Interactions Matter – Co-founder of the CLASS and Chief Impact Officer at Teachstone, Dr. Bridget Hamre, discusses Why Interactions Matter and what the research says about interactions. View Recording
CLASS from The Source: Why Coaching Matters – This webinar is focused on coaching teachers through a CLASS lens to improve teacher child interactions and strengthen outcomes for children. Coaching is critical to professional development and this hour helps coaches strengthen their practice. View Recording
CLASS from The Source: Why Instructional Support Matters – So much of our work happens in those teachable moments. This webinar focuses on the specifics of Instructional Support and provides guidance and strategies for coaches and teachers to support children’s learning. View Recording