This training is designed to prepare you for CLASS observations or CLASS-aligned professional development. During the course's four modules, you will explore the life-changing power of interactions, the CLASS system, what to expect from CLASS observations, and how to use the CLASS system to inform and improve your interactions in the classroom.

The CLASS training experience is informative and interactive, using a combination of lectures, small group discussions, partner activities, and individual reflections to deepen your CLASS knowledge.

By the end of this training, you will be able to do the following:

• Describe the impact that intentional interactions have on children’s ability to thrive.
• Describe the core skills that children need to thrive, and how those skills support children’s learning and development.
• Describe the CLASS system.
• Define key classroom interactions at the dimension level.
• Describe the CLASS tool’s role in a system for supporting professional development and growth.
• Describe a variety of typical observer behaviors from the educator’s perspective.
• Describe how educators can identify and analyze moments of effectiveness to improve their interactions in the classroom.
• Plan ways to expand on your moments of effectiveness.
• Identify specific uses for the dimensions guide.