CLASS
CLASS Observer Training
Click the link below to see the upcoming virtual Regional Trainings offered through Teachstone.
Contact Dr. Sherrel Pointer (Sherrelpointer@gmail.com), to learn about our upcoming, local Infant and Toddler Training Class Offerings.
Contact Ms. Keisha Ceasar (earlychildhoodinspired@gmail.com), to learn about our upcoming, local Pre-K Training Class Offerings.
Calibration Training
Each reliable CLASS observer must participate in ONE calibration training once PER semester. Due to COVID-19, we are not offering in person training, but please see below for our virtual Calibration offerings. Scroll down to find Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K Calibration Training Activities.
Infant Calibration (Fall 2022)
Directions: Watch the Calibration training video by clicking the link, then follow the steps below.
Log into the CLASS Portal: http://leads5.doe.louisiana.gov/ecs/
Go to the top left of the page and hover your mouse over "Calibration Videos".
Select "Infant" and then click the link for the video: "Labeling Toys"
Watch the video and score, then double check your scores against the master coder scores.
The master coder scores can be found at the link below the video under "Louisiana Believes"
Click this link to fill out the Google form. -> Infant CLASS Reliability Check
Your response to the Google form will count as your proof of this semester's Calibration Participation.
EXTRA PRACTICE
Review the "Name that Indicator" activity below for extra infant practice.
Toddler Calibration (Fall 2022)
Directions: Watch the Calibration training video by clicking the link, then follow the steps below.
Log into the CLASS Portal: http://leads5.doe.louisiana.gov/ecs/
Go to the top left of the page and hover your mouse over "Calibration Videos".
Select "Toddler" and then click the link for the video: "What are We Going to Paint"
Watch the video and score, then double check your scores against the master coder scores.
The master coder scores can be found at the link below the video under "Louisiana Believes"
Click this link to fill out the Google form. -> Toddler CLASS Reliability Check
Your response to the Google form will count as your proof of this semester's Calibration Participation.
EXTRA PRACTICE
Review the "Name that Indicator" activity below for extra toddler practice.
PRE-K Calibration (Fall 2022)
Directions: Watch the Calibration training video by clicking the link, then follow the steps below.
Log into the CLASS Portal: http://leads5.doe.louisiana.gov/ecs/
Go to the top left of the page and hover your mouse over "Calibration Videos".
Select "Pre-K" and then click the link for the video: "Sponge Bob Car"
Watch the video and score, then double check your scores against the master coder scores.
The master coder scores can be found at the link below the video under "Louisiana Believes"
Click this link to fill out the Google form. -> Pre-k Calibration Reliability Check
Your response to the Google form will count as your proof of this semester's Calibration Participation.
EXTRA PRACTICE
Review the "Name that Dimension" activity below for extra practice in the Pre-K Instructional Support Domain.