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 three 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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SPRING 2025 TRAININGS:
1. CLASS® Reliable Rater Observer Training (2nd Edition, PreK-3rd grade)
The most rigorous 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. Applicants will need protected time from work to take the training, as well as to study for the certification test.
Available Training (limited to 15 spots):
* March 25, 26, & 27, 11am-5pm (apply by Feb. 27)
Link to details and Application form: Reliable Rater Observer
Special opportunity for newly-certified Observers! Ease your path to become an independent Reliable Rater with our CPPI Apprentice program!
2. CLASS® Observer Webinar: Strengthen Your Coding Skills
A special 45-minute online offering from Teachstone for CLASS® Observers, including those in the process of certifying and those who will be recertifying! This session is designed to help observers fine-tune their skills and practice coding to build confidence around CLASS® Observations and ease the certification process.
Available Session (spots are unlimited):
* April 17, 6pm-6:45pm (register by April 14)
Link to details and Registration form: Strengthen Your Coding Skills Webinar
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 Training (limited to 20 spots):
* April 9, 9am-12pm (apply by March 21)
Link to details and Application form: Classroom Educators / Coaches
Questions? Write us at adminwfc@wellesley[dot]edu.