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  • 1.  Updated Quality Ratings

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
    Posted 07-11-2019 10:10
    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

    Greetings,

    It is my understanding that CLASS initially identified ratings of 5,5,3 as a classroom that demonstrated quality interactions. Recently the rating increased to 6,6,4. Where can I find resources that explain the cause and date of this change? Thanks in advance.


  • 2.  RE: Updated Quality Ratings

    Posted 07-11-2019 12:08
    Edited by Sarah Hadden 07-11-2019 12:11
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    Research from several studies suggests that there are thresholds (e.g., scores that need to be met) in order to see growth in child outcomes. There is general agreement that scores of 5, 5, & 3 are needed for us to see measurable growth in child outcomes (see attached slide). However, organizations can set their own benchmarks or targets for CLASS scores. If your organization has done that, it shows that they want for their classrooms to aim higher. 



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    Sarah Hadden
    Senior Advisor, Research and Professional Services
    Teachstone
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  • 3.  RE: Updated Quality Ratings

    Posted 07-12-2019 12:41
    Thanks for sharing this @Sarah Hadden!

    Am I remembering correctly that at least one of these studies​ also found that improvements in teaching quality beyond these thresholds yielded further improvements in student outcomes?

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    Matt Owens
    Teachstone
    Director of Content and Courseware Innovation
    matthew.owens@teachstone.com
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  • 4.  RE: Updated Quality Ratings

    Posted 07-15-2019 10:10
    Thank you for sharing this! Is there similar data for Infant/Toddler CLASS scores?

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    Rebecca Romeis-Markham
    Immokalee FL
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  • 5.  RE: Updated Quality Ratings

    Posted 07-15-2019 10:30

    @Rebecca Romeis-Markham, unfortunately, we do not have any data at this time on quality thresholds for Infant/Toddler. 



    Sarah Hadden, Ph.D. | Senior Advisor, Research and Professional Services
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