Hello @Muriel Wong,
Great question! Referring to the CLASS® Handbook and updated guidance for the CLASS® 2nd Edition:
Yes, CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler is used as an observational tool for infants and toddlers and includes two key domains:
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Emotional and Behavioral Support
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Engaged Support for Learning
These two domains are designed to capture the quality of interactions between caregivers and children in early learning settings. Here’s how they align:
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Emotional and Behavioral Support focuses on how educators help children feel secure, supported, and understood—covering dimensions like emotional connection, respect for autonomy, and behavior guidance.
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Engaged Support for Learning emphasizes how educators support exploration, problem-solving, and concept development in developmentally appropriate ways—even for the youngest learners.
This streamlined structure makes the CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler Suite more intuitive and reflective of the developmental needs of infants and toddlers, while also aligning with the CLASS Pre-K and beyond for consistency across age levels.