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Susan Waldman

Pre-K Observation Training

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Lexington, MA

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Fed CLASS Review coming up!

Posted By Susan Waldman 10-07-2025 15:17
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Our Fed CLASS review is coming up!!! For all the survivors out there, what are your best recommendations for success? We have 10 preschool classrooms in 3 sites. Thank you! ------------------------------ Susan Hinman Waldman Practice Based Coach Communities United Inc. Woburn, MA -------- ...

RE: Supporting a child

Posted By Susan Waldman 09-11-2025 12:29
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Pair him with a buddy. You do one, he does one. (I am curious about why his shoes are off. Is he able to do any other parts of dressing himself? Are his shoes big enough for him? A beloved preschool teacher, when my youngest child was 3, pointed out that loose fitting clothes are easier than snug ...

RE: Testing

Posted By Susan Waldman 08-22-2024 11:54
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So stressful! ------------------------------ Susan Hinman Waldman Practice Based Coach Communities United Inc. Lexington, MA ------------------------------

RE: positive climate

Posted By Susan Waldman 05-31-2024 10:59
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To Shannon Harris-- Some of these examples fit under the dimension of Teacher Sensitivity. ------------------------------ Susan Hinman Waldman Practice Based Coach Communities United Inc. Lexington, MA ------------------------------

RE: Observation question

Posted By Susan Waldman 10-18-2023 12:59
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Not the official answer but as a coach and observer, my first formal observations are November in order to allow teaching teams and children to settle in.

RE: Observations

Posted By Susan Waldman 10-18-2023 12:56
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I honestly think we are looking for spontaneity and an authentic classroom experience. When I observe, teaching teams know the month and many are aware that I prefer to observe early in the month so I fit all my observations in on time--with wiggle room for absences. The idea is that the observation ...

RE: no interaction

Posted By Susan Waldman 10-18-2023 11:49
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Very low scoring situations, for sure. Teachers need to pause and allow children time to process and formulate responses, but teachers should be using all the opportunities available for supporting children's learning and building relationships through verbal interaction!

RE: Scoring higher on Language Modeling

Posted By Susan Waldman 10-18-2023 11:46
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Repeat and extend. Narrate what you see the child/children doing. Narrate what you are doing. Use advanced language but take the time to explain what you mean. And don't forget to sing!!!! Have simple social conversations.

RE: note taking while observing

Posted By Susan Waldman 09-08-2023 10:39
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Hi Brianna! I find it very helpful to have a grid for my notes. I actually share the notes with my teachers so that they get the full "flavor" of my observation experience. I am attaching two versions. Be sure to use any abbreviation or shorthand that makes you comfortable. Best ...

RE: note taking while observing

Posted By Susan Waldman 09-08-2023 10:38
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Back to School Tool Kit

Posted By Susan Waldman 09-07-2023 11:45
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Good morning from Boston! My agency is using the Tool Kit in our monthly on site Staff Meetings, but the Spanish down load does not appear to align with the English download. Is there a Spanish translation of the page 4 "What is Class?"? I looked in the Library and in the Spanish resources. Thank you ...

RE: CLASS debriefing

Posted By Susan Waldman 08-23-2023 13:41
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My coachees receive the evaluation notes with ranges, not scores. Agency policy. We meet when we can, virtually or in person. This past year was a team approach. Previous years have been in conjunction with 1 to 1 coaching. ------------------------------ Susan Hinman Waldman Practice Based ...

RE: An unterested child

Posted By Susan Waldman 02-09-2023 14:04
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RE: An unterested child

Posted By Susan Waldman 02-09-2023 14:04
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RE: CLASS Score sheet

Posted By Susan Waldman 12-12-2022 14:59
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A Word doc would be perfect.

CLASS Score sheet

Posted By Susan Waldman 12-09-2022 07:23
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Hi folks! Is there anyway to receive the score sheet so that it is writeable by computer, ie. a Word doc or Google doc? My notes are very... -posted to the "All Things CLASS" community Welcome to The CLASS Community. Ask questions, share ideas, access resources, and connect with thousands of other CLASS ...

CLASS Score sheet

Posted By Susan Waldman 12-05-2022 14:08
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Hi folks! Is there anyway to receive the score sheet so that it is writeable by computer, ie. a Word doc or Google doc? My notes are very detailed and my coachees cannot always read my handwriting. Thank you so much!

RE: Recertification after taking the transition class via zoom

Posted By Susan Waldman 11-14-2022 13:22
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Following. ------------------------------ Susan Hinman Waldman Practice Based Coach Communities United Inc. Lexington, MA ------------------------------

RE: Resources for Back to School - the Back to School with CLASS Kit!

Posted By Susan Waldman 08-24-2022 14:35
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Just shared with my staff! Thank you! ------------------------------ Susan Hinman Waldman Practice Based Coach Communities United Inc. Lexington, MA ------------------------------

RE: Resources for Back to School - the Back to School with CLASS Kit!

Posted By Susan Waldman 08-24-2022 14:34
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