Tips and Tools
Understanding and using the CLASS for Program Improvement [PDF, 1.07MB]
This CLASS Brief is designed to help staff better understand and use the CLASS results in their programs and classrooms. The document addresses three main questions: What do the CLASS results mean; what are the different ways CLASS results can be used; and how should CLASS results be reported and shared?
Curriculum, Assessment and the Head Start Framework: An Alignment Review Tool [PDF, 452KB]
This tool is designed to help your program determine how well an early childhood assessment or curriculum aligns with the domains and domain elements identified in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework (HSCDELF, 2010).
A Guide to Resources for Developing School Readiness Goals [PDF, 584KB]
This guide is designed to provide programs with direct access to their states Early Learning Standards as well as information on other resources. Programs can use this information to review alignments between state standards and their programs curriculum and assessment.
Choosing a Preschool Curriculum [PDF, 492KB]
The National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning has developed guidelines to help programs make informed decisions about choosing a preschool curriculum and assuring high-quality implementation of the curriculum in their program. These guidelines were designed for use by program decision-makers, T/TA providers, and supervisors and coaches.
Helpful Resources
Front Porch Series Broadcast Calls:
Join NCQTL for the second broadcast call in this series, Young Children's Learning with Digital Media on January 23rd at 10:00am. Dr. Gail Joseph will host the call, and Dr. Penuel will share research evidence related to young children's learning with digital media, including television and computers. Space is Limited. Reserve your space now.
Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework
The revised Framework guides all programs serving 3 to 5 year old children on key elements of school readiness. It should be used to connect assessment data to aspects of program design, including school readiness goals consistent with state and local expectations.
SpecialQuest
These early childhood inclusion resources were developed for staff who work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities and their families. All early childhood educators, administrators, community partners, and families may benefit from the use of these resources.
Patterns
Using High Five Mathematize? View this video demonstrating several strategies for focusing on repeating patterns.
Events & Conferences
Contact Us
Send your questions and requests to ncqtl@uw.edu, or call 1-877-731-0764 (toll free) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT).
Last Updated: January 19, 2012
