This page provides information about our Introductory trainings for the CLASS® assessment (2nd edition, PreK-3rd grade version) only. Our program is based at Wellesley College. With grant support from the Massachusetts EEC, we provide education professionals training and enrichment opportunities on the CLASS® assessment. To view all our opportunities, please visit our Combined Calendar.
We offer several types of introductory training:
1. Reliable Rater Observers
2. Program Leaders
3. Classroom Educators and Coaches (generally a combined training)
All these trainings are held online, using Zoom. The number of participants for each session is limited, and while our priority is to those in a CPPI community, our trainings are open to non-CPPI professionals if space is available. Further detail and links to application forms are below.
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FALL 2024 TRAININGS:
1. CLASS® Reliable Rater Observer Training (2nd Edition, PreK-3rd grade)
The most intensive training we offer, Observer training is held over three days, six hours per day. Note, there are nightly homework assignments after days one and two. This training prepares attendees to take the Teachstone certification test for Reliable Rater Observer.
Available Trainings (each limited to 15 spots):
* October 21, 22 & 23, 11am-5pm (apply by Sept. 22)
* November 12, 13 & 14, 11am-5pm (apply by Oct. 20)
Link to details and Application form: Reliable Rater Observer
Link for special opportunity, helping newly-certified Observers start performing Observations: CPPI Apprentice program
2. Introduction to the CLASS® for Program Leaders
A six-hour introductory session designed to familiarize Directors and Program leaders with the CLASS® assessment, measuring quality practices in preschool classrooms, and setting organizational or individual goals.
Available Trainings (each limited to 20 spots):
* September 25, 9am-3pm (apply by Sept. 11)
* November 8, 9am-3pm (apply by Oct. 24)
Link to details and Application form: Program Leaders
3. Introduction to the CLASS® for Classroom Educators and Program Coaches
A three-hour introductory session designed to familiarize educators and coaches with the CLASS® assessment and its benefits for educator-child interactions.
Available Trainings (each limited to 20 spots):
* September 23, 9am-12pm (apply by Sept. 9)
* November 4, 9am-12pm (apply by Oct. 21)
Link to details and Application form: Classroom Educators / Coaches
Questions? Write us at adminwfc@wellesley[dot]edu.