Classroom Assessment Scoring System (Class) Manual, Pre-k (Vital Statistics) (Vital Statistics)

* Shows programs where to target professional development efforts
* Measures teacher / child interactions
* only tool of its kind
* Reliable and valid: developed, tested, and researched for over 10 years as part of the NCEDL and NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development - the largest state-funded preschool study with over 3,000 kids
* Already in high demand - many state-wide agencies are interested in adopting for their programs

*Note: Must be trained to use CLASS