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QRIS and the CLASS™ Webinar August 17, 2011

Learn how the CLASS™ tool can support improvement in teacher-child interactions and enhance outcomes for teachers and children in Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS). This webinar explores the benefits, commonalities, and resources available for implementing the CLASS™ tool across ages and grades.

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QRIS and the CLASS™ Webinar August 17, 2011

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  1. QRIS and the CLASS™ Webinar August 17, 2011 QRIS and the CLASS™ Webinar August 17, 2011

  2. QRIS and the CLASS™ Tool Measuring and Supporting Effective Teacher-Child Interactions at Scale

  3. Investing in the Future QRIS Resources ? Improved Teacher and Child Outcomes

  4. Answering the QRIS Challenge

  5. Answering the QRIS Challenge

  6. CLASS Tool across Ages and Grades

  7. CLASS Tool across Ages and Grades

  8. CLASS Tool across Ages and Grades Commonalities • Rigorous research and development • Focus on effective interactions • Developmentally appropriate

  9. Organization of the CLASS tool

  10. Pre-K CLASS Domains & Dimensions

  11. Answering the QRIS Challenge

  12. Supporting Improvement • A common lens and language

  13. Supporting Improvement • A common lens and language • A focus on effective teacher-child interactions

  14. Supporting Improvement • A common lens and language • A focus on effective teacher-child interactions • An aligned set of proven professional development tools to improve teachers’ practice

  15. CLASS Observation Sample Reports

  16. Match Programs to Teacher Needs Informational Improving Practice Introduction to the CLASS Video Library Looking at CLASSrooms MyTeachingPartner™

  17. Answering the QRIS Challenge

  18. Observation and Data Collection Support at Scale • Observer training and certification programs • Train-the-Trainer program and certification • Data collection consultation • Calibration processes • Live double coding • Video double coding • Calibration videos and webinars • Coming October 2011—CLASS data system!

  19. Sample Implementation Plan

  20. Investing in the Future QRIS Resources ? Improved Teacher and Child Outcomes

  21. CLASS Meets the QRIS Challenge QRIS Resources ? Improved Teacher and Child Outcomes QRIS Resources Improved Teacher and Child Outcomes

  22. Learn More

  23. Learn More

  24. Learn More Laurie McCullough laurie.mccullough@teachstone.com

  25. Learn More Free Video Library accounts to the first 100 people who email us! contact@teachstone.org subject: QRIS webinar request your name and e-mail address

  26. Virginia QRIS: Virginia Star Quality Initiative • Marilyn Rice, Program Specialist, Training & Technical Assistance Center, Virginia Commonwealth University • Hilari Devine, VSQI Coordinator, Preschool Partners of the Virginia Peninsula • For More Information: http://www.smartbeginnings.org/Home/StarQualityInitiative/AbouttheVSQI.aspx

  27. Minnesota QRIS:ParentAware • Eileen Nelson, Early Childhood Education Specialist, MN Department of Education • Michelle Lenhart, QRIS Administrator, MN Department of Human Services • For More Information: http://www.parentawareratings.org/

  28. Washington State QRIS: Seeds to Success • Char Goodreau, QRIS Administrator, Washington State Department of Early Learning • Carrie Brennan, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Washington • For More Information: http://www.del.wa.gov/care/qris/Default.aspx

  29. For More Information www.qrisnetwork.org www.teachstone.com

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