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EEC panel debates use of CLASS observations as part of a broader program‑quality toolkit
Summary
Staff told the Data Advisory Commission they plan to use CLASS observations to measure baseline classroom interactions and monitor change, while commissioners and providers urged using multiple measures and avoiding punitive uses of CLASS.
State early‑education staff told the Department of Early Education and Care Data Advisory Commission that CLASS classroom observations will be used to establish baseline measures of adult‑child interactions and to monitor change over time, but commissioners and provider representatives urged the agency to use multiple tools and guard against punitive uses of observation data.
Ashley White, research director at EEC, and Jocelyn (program quality lead) framed the agency’s approach as a three‑part strategy built on educator credentialing, strong licensing standards and continuous quality improvement supports. "We're building out a system that both defines the skills that we would want to see, but also provides accessible pathways for educators to…
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