If you improve how well teachers connect with students, children achieve more--now and for the rest of their lives. Thata (TM)s the promise of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System(R). Teachstone is delivering on that promise by bringing CLASS(R) observations and professional development solutions to organizations and classrooms nationwide and around the globe. With 32 states implementing CLASS(R), Teachstone has trained and certified over 28,000 CLASS(R) observers and reached over six million children. Teachstone provides organizations with the tools they need to help teachers make a difference--one interaction at a time.
Whether you're new to the CLASS(R) 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.