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CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT SCORING
SYSTEM (CLASS)

CFS utilizes the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) to
support teacher preparations and professional development. A
certified CLASS Observer typically observes preschool teachers for two
to four cycles, noting the quality of teacher-child interaction before
rating teachers on a seven-point scale in the following domains:

1 Emotional Support
Considers what teachers do to help children develop warm,
supportive relationships, feel comfortable, and experience levels of
independence.

Dimensions:
Positive Climate, Negative Climate, Teacher Sensitivity, Regard for
Student Perspectives

2 Classroom Organization
Considers how teachers manage children’s time, attention, and
behavior to maximize learning opportunities. Looks at interactions
that help children develop skills to regulate their own behavior.

Dimensions:
Behavior Management, Productivity, Instructional Learning Formats

Instructional Support

3 Refers to specific behaviors that support children’s cognitive
development and language growth

Dimensions:
Concept Development, Quality of Feedback, Language Modeling

2022-2023 Preschool Teacher CLASS Scores:

HEAD START ESmuoptpioonrtal OCrglaasnsirzoaotmion 3.74InsSturupcptoiortnal

6.30 5.67

MIGRANT/SEASONAL 6.32 5.55 3.14
HEAD START

Our CLASS scores are above the Re-Competition
Thresholds set by the Office of Head Start!

COMPETITIVE 5.00ESmuoptpioonrtal 5.00OCrglaasnsirzoaotmion 2.30InsSturupcptoiortnal 21
THRESHOLDS