01941cam a2200229 i 4500 365965387 TxAuBib 20181211120000.0 120305s2012||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781598572599 pbk. 1598572598 pbk. TxAuBib rda Classroom assessment scoring system (CLASS) manual, toddler / by Karen M. La Paro, Ph.D., Bridget K. Hamre, Ph.D., and Robert C. Pianta, Ph.D. Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., [2012] viii, 70 pages ; 28 cm + includes dimensions overview. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier The toddler version of the CLASS® tool provides early childhood programs with an accurate, reliable way to assess effective classrooms. For use with children from 15–36 months, this standardized observation tool measures the effectiveness of interactions between teachers and children, a primary ingredient of early educational experiences that prepare children for future school success. Covers two crucial domains of teacher–child interaction: Emotional And Behavioral Support and Engaged Support For Learning. Provides developmentally appropriate descriptions of what effective interactions look like in toddler classrooms Establishes an accurate, complete picture of classroom interactions through brief, repeated observation and scoring cycles Highlights areas of strength and areas for improvement useful for guiding improvement efforts Identifies challenges and helps identify areas for improvement Provides important information related to programs' most urgent needs: accountability, professional development, and research Has been used in several state evaluation systems and for national evaluations of Early Head Start. 20181211. Pianta, Robert C.