Evaluation & Curriculum

The CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant-Third Reference Manual contains the research behind the CLASS tool, and provides additional insight and guidance on using CLASS within a CQI process and system. Available in English and Spanish

The CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant-Toddler Observation Field Guide provides detailed descriptions of each dimension to guide observations and understanding of effective interactions across infant and toddler settings. Available in English or Spanish

CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant-Toddler Observation Score Sheets must be used by those conducting CLASS observations in infant and toddler settings. Each booklet contains six observation sheets and one scoring summary sheet for recording notes and scores. Available in packs of 5 booklets, totaling 30 observation sheets. Available in English or Spanish.

Keep interactions top of mind with this handy guide that builds understanding of the CLASS framework. The CLASS® Infant-Toddler Interactions Dimensions Guide is designed for ease of use, offering concise explanations of CLASS domains and dimensions, along with descriptions of effective interactions and practical strategies. This guide is ideal for educators, coaches, and anyone looking to understand the importance of interactions. Available in English or Spanish.

Use All About the ITERS-3 to answer your questions about the third edition of this comprehensive assessment tool. All About the ITERS-3 is organized to match the ITERS-3 by subscale, item, and indicator. Each section offers clear explanations of how to interpret each item and indicator on the scale, along with photographs of real-world settings. All About the ITERS-3 will help you use the ITERS-3 to accurately assess your infant/toddler environment in the areas of space and furnishings, personal… More »

Create intentional developmentally appropriate play experiences for infants and toddlers. Comprehensive program includes: Textbook: Beyond Cribs and Rattles, 2nd Edition (2019) and six downloadable lesson plans & corresponding training videos accessible online: The Grocery Store, Me and My Baby, Going for a Walk, Down on the Farm, Pat-A-Cake, and Baby Bathing.

E-DECA is the web-based application in which all Devereux Early Childhood Assessments can be entered online by both teachers and parents. The e-DECA completes all scoring, generates reports, suggests research-based strategies for both school and home settings, and stores your data in a secure database. Select to receive research-based strategies that support the Conscious Discipline methodology OR that align with the Head Start Learning Outcomes Framework. Features: score record forms quickly and… More »

"Promoting Resilience For Now and Forever: This resource gives family-friendly information on promoting a child's social and emotional health at home. A Family Guide for Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers", Second Edition supports families in understanding what social and emotional health of infants and toddlers is, how to recognize key behaviors, and how to support children's social/emotional health in the home setting in simple ways every day. Set… More »

These dimensions guides are great for teachers and anyone interested in understanding why classroom interactions matter and how they can be improved with the CLASS® tool. WIth this guide you will be able to explore CLASS® Infant domains and dimensions, find clear explanantions of effective interactions, and learn practical strategies for improving interactions. Choose English or Spanish version.

CLASS Observers use score sheets specifically for the CLASS Environment™. Each booklet contains 8 observation sheets, and conveniently available in packs of 5 booklets, providing a total of 40 sheets. CLASS Environment™ is designed to complement CLASS® observations and is not intended for independent assessment. A single CLASS Environment score sheet should be used. Individual score sheets can be detached and insert into the CLASS Observation Score Sheets booklet.

Foster the development of self-regulation skills in infants and toddlers with the help of this bilingual, research-based kit. Designed to support emotional and behavioral growth during the earliest stages of life, the kit includes practical tools and strategies that help children learn to manage their feelings, behaviors, and responses. Through interactive, play-based activities presented in both English and Spanish, ceducators can create nurturing routines that encourage focus, patience, and emotional… More »

Support and enhance the cognitive development of infants and toddlers with this thoughtfully designed bilingual kit. Packed with evidence-based strategies and engaging materials, it provides educators with practical tools to nurture early brain development. This kit encourages rich, interactive experiences in both English and Spanish - laying the foundation for critical thinking, memory, attention, and early language skills.

The highly anticipated toddler version of the CLASS® tool is here -- providing 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. Spiral-bound, 80 pages.

CLASS® Environment Reference Manual is a resource for CLASS Observers, to guide the use of the CLASS Environment with the CLASS tool during observations. Observers will find guidance for inclusion, how to use CQI system, and more!

For use with DECA-IT kit for children ages 18 months up to 36 months. Set of 30.

This manual provides caregivers of infants and toddlers knowledge about the creating and implementation of loving, playful, developmentally appropriate experiences for infants and toddlers. ISBN 978-088076-794-1.

Each booklet contains 6 observation sheets, 1 scoring summary sheet, and 8 note-taking pages, these are the forms needed to conduct the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS) Infant observation. These forms are part the infant version of the trusted, widely used CLASS® tool, the bestselling classroom observation tool that CLASS® Infant tool was developed for use with children from birth to 18 months and assesses 4 dimensions of teacher-child interactions: relational climate, teacher… More »

This research-based, year-round program works with half-day and full-day programs. Appropriate for mix-aged group settings, it includes multi-sensory activities grouped by domain. In addition to encouraging family engagement, it incorporates special needs adaptations. Includes a program guide for setting up and managing your learning environment, a three-volume lesson guide, and a music CD.

For use with DECA-IT kit. Includes 4 infant and 1 toddler parent/teacher profile masters.

For use with DECA-IT kit for children ages 1 month up to 18 months. Available in English or Spanish. Set of 20.

This guide provides research-based, simple, easy-to-use social and emotional strategies for the home and childcare setting. With hundreds of strategies, organized into five chapters, this guide is a wonderful reference for any caregiver who is interested in promoting the social and emotional health of infants and toddlers.

User's Guide for the DECA-IT kit. © 2007

Available in packages of 10 booklets, each with 6 observation sheets and 1 scoring summary sheet, these are the forms needed to conduct the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS® ) Toddler observation. These forms are a part of CLASS®, the bestselling classroom observational tool that measures interactions between children and teachers -- a primary ingredient of high-quality early educational experiences. With versions for toddler programs, PreK, and K-3 classrooms, the reliable… More »

The new third edition of this widely used assessment tool focuses on the full range of needs of infants and toddlers up to 36 months of age and provides a framework for improving the quality of center-based infant/toddler programs. ITERS-3 assesses both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions that affect the broad developmental milestones of infants and toddlers, including: language, cognitive, social-emotional and physical development as well as concern for health and safety. Includes… More »