Assessments & Evaluations

The CLASS 2nd Edition: Pre-K-3rd Observation Field Guide provides the detailed descriptions for each dimension to guide observations and understanding of effective interactions across Pre-K through third grade settings. Spanish version.

Certified CLASS Observers use specialized score sheets tailored to the CLASS Environment™. Each booklet contains 8 observation sheets, and they are conveniently available in packs of 5 booklets, providing a total of 40 sheets.

Unpacking the Infant-Toddler Pyramid Model is an informative, comprehensive guide to creating socially and emotionally sound infant-toddler care environments. The book offers a step-by-step overview of the Pyramid Model, which is a developmental framework that promotes social-emotional competence in universal, targeted, and individualized ways. It also includes chapters on practicing self-care and building good relationships with families and colleagues, which will empower caregivers to create the… More »

Enhance the growth and development of infants and young children with more than 400 fun, fast, and easy-to-use learning activities -- now in a new edition specially developed to complement ASQ-3™. Perfect for sharing with parents of children who are developing typically or need non intensive support in one or more developmental areas, these playful, developmentally appropriate activities encourage progress in the same five developmental areas as ASQ-3™: communication, gross motor, fine… More »

The CLASS Environment Reference Manual is an essential resource for CLASS® Observers, designed to guide the use of the CLASS Environment tool alongside the CLASS tool during observations. Observers will find considerations for diversity, equity and inclusion, how to use within a CQI system, and more!

Give preschool classrooms a strong social-emotional foundation with the Complete TPOT™ (Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool). This tool helps teachers and directors in preschool programs that serve children from 2-5 years old evaluate the social-emotional quality of their programs by measuring how well they cultivate nurturing relationships and bolster social-emotional competence. Programs that use this scale will empower themselves to provide the best possible care because they will know what… More »

The CLASS 2nd Edition: Pre-K-3rd Reference Manual contains the research and theory behind the CLASS tool, and provides additional insight and guidance in using CLASS within a CQI process and system. Spansh version.

Unpacking the Pyramid Model is an informative, comprehensive guide to creating socially and emotionally sound preschool environments. The book offers a step-by-step overview of the Pyramid Model, which is a developmental framework that promotes social-emotional competence in universal, targeted, and individualized ways. It also includes chapters on building good relationships with families and colleagues that will empower early childhood educators to create the effective workforce necessary to make the Pyramid Model work

The CLASS 2nd Edition: Pre-K-3rd Manual Set provides both a printed version of the Reference Manual and the Observation Field Guide, as well as CLASS 2nd Edition Score Sheet Booklets (5 pack), providing comprehensive support, and a cost savings!  Spanish version.