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Explore resources for teachers, coaches, and observers and learn about CLASS and effective interactions on our blog. As the trusted leader in CLASS-driven measurement and mentoring, Teachstone has the proven expertise schools need to nurture better student outcomes, one classroom at a time. With decades of early childhood education research as a foundation, we offer products and programs that..
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1w ago
We recently came across a really interesting article that examined both the academic and emotional aspects of teaching mathematics, and we were excited when the lead author agreed to answer some of our questions about the study. Read below for our conversation with Rebekah Berlin, Program Director for the Learning by Scientific Design Network at Deans for Impact.  ..read more
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1w ago
In early childhood education, observation tools play an important role in understanding the quality of the classroom environment. While some tools focus on the quantity of materials, other tools may focus more on the types or organization of those materials. Let's dig into two widely used tools: the CLASS Environment™ and the Environmental Rating Scales (ERS).
Both tools measure program quality in preschool and childcare settings across the United States. So, what are the differences? Let's compare three key aspects: what the tools measure (and what they don't), how to use the data collected ..read more
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1M ago
In this blog post, I shared some of my personal struggles to master the CLASS® measure and promised to take you on a deeper dive into some of the trickier CLASS concepts I encountered in my CLASS journey.
We’ll start with conversations—what we might consider the vehicle for all of the other Instructional Support dimensions ..read more
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1M ago
Recently, I attended a training with coaches and educators from across the country, all with one goal in mind: how can I increase the quality of Instructional Support in my center? As the group discussed the merits of encouraging children to use complex language, we landed a tried-and-true teaching strategy outlined by the CLASS® tool: asking children open-ended questions to stimulate their language use ..read more
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1M ago
Five Tips for Maximizing Your Time and Space with Infants and -Toddlers ..read more
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1M ago
As an infant classroom educator, you know that talking to babies is important. For instance, you tell the infants in your care what they are looking at (“You see the new block basket on the shelf”). You label objects (“You have the red ball”). And you describe events that take place in the classroom (“The tray just fell off the table! That scared you”). These are all examples of talking with babies. Why, then, can it be so challenging to do this consistently in the classroom ..read more
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2M ago
The American Consortium for Equity in Education has selected 47 education industry companies, products, and leaders as award winners in 25 categories ..read more
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2M ago
While preparing for a recent presentation on "My CLASS® Philosophy," I had many thoughts running through my head. There was no firm agenda that I was asked to follow, just to share my philosophy. Coming from a business background, I did what I have been trained to do—a SWOT Analysis. According to Wikipedia, a SWOT Analysis or SWOT matrix is ..read more
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3M ago
We recently returned from the BUILD conference in Los Angeles, where Teachstone was a proud sponsor. It was so good to connect with members of the CLASS® community as well as the broader early education and policy community. Our team engaged in sessions, listened to voices of our partners, and had opportunities to share exciting advances in our understanding of how positive interactions impact children's lives ..read more