Rating Scales

With the infant version of the trusted, widely used CLASS® tool, early childhood programs have an accurate and reliable way to assess teacher-infant interactions, a primary component of positive early experiences. Developed for use with children from birth to 18 months, the CLASS® Infant tool specifically focuses on how teachers engage with infants and support their learning and development during everyday routines and activities. With clear guidance and background information, this manual… More »

This multimedia package demonstrates how to use the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale® Revised Edition (FCCERS-R) by Thelma Harms, Debby Cryer, and Richard M. Clifford. Each training package contains an interactive DVD and an Instructor's Guide, which explains how to present the various training activities and provides answers for commonly asked questions. A companion 40-page Video Guide and Training Workbook, to be used in conjunction with the DVD, is sold separately. A personal copy… More »

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 K-3 classrooms based on teacher-student interactions rather than the physical environment or a specific curriculum. Spiral-bound. 128 pages.