CLASS® Manual - PreK

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Effective teacher-student interactions are a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With the popular CLASS® observational tool, schools can accurately assess classroom quality in pre-kindergarten based on teacher-student interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum. Available in English or Spanish. Spiral-bound, 120 to 128 pages.

CLASS™ Pre-K

The accurate, reliable way to assess teacher–child interactions

For programs serving children from ages 3–5

With this pre-K version of the widely used Classroom Assessment Scoring System™ (CLASS™) tool, your early childhood program will have an accurate, reliable way to assess classrooms. The CLASS™ Pre-K tool assesses teacher–child interactions, a primary ingredient of early educational experiences that prepare children for future school success.

This reliable and valid tool:

Assesses three key domains of teacher–student interaction: Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support
Provides developmentally appropriate descriptions of what effective interactions look like in pre-K classrooms
Establishes an accurate picture of classroom interactions through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles
Highlights areas of strength and areas for growth useful for guiding improvement efforts
Provides important information related to your program’s most urgent needs: accountability, professional development, and research

The CLASS™ Pre-K Dimensions

The CLASS™ Pre-K tool measures 10 critical dimensions that fall under three domains. You can get a reader-friendly overview and teaching tips for each domain in the CLASS™ Pre-K Dimensions Guide, available in English or Spanish.

Emotional support