Professional Development
CLASS™-based professional development tools are available at various ranges of intensity. Less-intensive tools are designed to introduce teachers to the CLASS™ tool, its structure, uses, and connections to children’s learning. More-intensive tools move beyond these goals and are based on programs proven to boost effective classroom interactions through research at the University of Virginia.
Introduction to the CLASS™
Ideal for
- Teachers
- Teacher assistants
- Program directors
- School administrators
- Anyone else interested in becoming familiar with the CLASS™ tool
Age levels
- Toddler
- Pre-K
- K-3
- Upper Elementary
- Secondary
Introduction to the CLASS™
This program introduces the CLASS™ structure, its various uses, and the importance of effective teacher-student interactions to learning.
Duration: Available in two-, four- and six-hour versions.
Delivery: Face-to-face by experienced Teachstone facilitators or members of your staff who have completed the appropriate CLASS™ Train-the-Trainer program
Enroll: Attend the Introduction to the CLASS™ through a Regional or On-site Training
This program works well in combination with either of Teachstone’s ongoing professional development program options (MTP™ and Looking at CLASSrooms).
Video Library
Ideal for
- Teachers
- Teacher assistants
- Researchers
- Data collectors, and others
Age levels
- Toddler
- Pre-K
- K-3
- Upper Elementary
- Secondary
- Other age levels under development
Video Library
Research at the University of Virginia suggests that teacher use of the CLASS™ Video Library boosts effective teacher-child interactions. Each library contains brief videos that highlight effective interactions within specific CLASS™ dimensions.
Duration: One-month, six-month and one-year subscription options
Delivery: Videos are accessed independently via the Internet. Access to computers and high-speed Internet is required.
Enroll: Purchase Video Library subscriptions from our online store.
Sample Video: View sample videos from the Pre-K, K-3, Upper Elementary, and Secondary Libraries
Looking at CLASSrooms
Ideal for
- Teachers
- Teacher assistants
- Others interested in learning to observe and identify effective classroom interactions
Age levels
- Pre-K
- Other age levels under development
Looking at CLASSrooms
Learn to identify and analyze effective teacher-child interactions with this online program. Teachers and those using the CLASS tool benefit from this in-depth look at the interactions that help children achieve.
Duration: Self-paced, up to 20 hours.
Delivery: Videos and interactive materials are accessed via the Internet. Users may work independently or in small study groups.
Enroll: Purchase Looking at CLASSrooms subscriptions from our online store.
Each subscription includes a hard copy of the CLASS™ Dimensions Guide. Access to computers and high-speed Internet is required.
MyTeachingPartner™ (MTP™)
Ideal for
- Teachers
- Mentors
- Coaches
Age levels
- Pre-K
- K-3
- Other age levels under development
In the news
MyTeachingPartner™ (MTP™)
MTP is a research-based, intensive and ongoing coaching program proven to boost effective classroom interactions and improve child outcomes. MTP™ coaches and teachers focus their work together on the teachers’ classroom video and the CLASS™ tool. Choose from the following MTP™ coaching program options:
MTP™ Teacher Support
Teachers receive direct one-on-one coaching from Teachstone’s expert MTP™ Coaches. Teachstone provides all teacher materials, video cameras, the MTP™ web interface, and a webinar-based kickoff event for this year-long program.
MTP™ Coach Support
Your coaches receive training and support from Teachstone as they implement the MTP™ program with your teachers. Teachstone provides the MTP web interface, all coach and teacher materials, and video cameras along with training and ongoing supports.
Duration: 10 months
Delivery: Teacher-coach interactions occur via email, a web interface, and telephone.
Enroll: Contact Teachstone to learn more or enroll in the MTP program.
