Classroom Assessment Scoring System

Using CLASS® for Quality Improvement in the Designation Renewal System

The Designation Renewal System Final Rule makes important changes to the Classroom Assessment Scoring System condition. Dr. B explains how these changes promote a growth mindset and support continuous improvement.

A National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS® Scores in 2020

Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2020 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.

A National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS® Scores in 2019

Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2019 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.

National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS Scores by Year

Explore overviews of descriptive statistics of past and current grantee-level Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS^®) data.

A National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS® Scores in 2018

Explore this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2018 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS^®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.

Resources on CLASS Pre-K®

Explore the resources on this page, which may be useful to Head Start directors, education managers, coaches, teachers, and others who work with preschoolers.

A National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS® Scores in 2017

During the 2016–2017 program year, the Office of Head Start (OHS) used the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS^®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument during its on-site reviews of grant recipients.

Crosswalk of the 15-Minute In-Service Suites with the CLASS®

The Crosswalk of the 15-Minute In-service Suites with the CLASS^® connects teaching practices and learning activities found in these in-service suites with the domains and dimensions of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)^®. Head Start grantees may find this tool useful in planning professional development.

Use of Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) in Head Start Programs

This resource will help you understand how CLASS^® can be used for professional development and will explain how it is used within OHS for program monitoring purposes.

A National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS® Scores in 2016

During the 2015–2016 program year, the Office of Head Start (OHS) used the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument during its on-site reviews of grantees.