Use these resources to learn about the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) domain used to assess pre-K classroom quality along three dimensions: positive climate, teacher sensitivity, and regard for student perspectives. This domain captures how teachers help children develop positive relationships, joy in learning, comfort in the classroom, and appropriate levels of independence.
Check out additional resources addressing the other two CLASS® domains, Classroom Organization and Instructional Support.
Check out this collection of resources that Head Start directors, education managers, coaches, teachers, and other education staff can use these resources to improve teacher-child interactions in the CLASS® Emotional Support domain.