You can’t improve what you don’t measure. If you’re reading this guide, you likely already know your CLASS scores aren’t where you want them to be. The good news? You’re not alone. And there’s a clear path forward.
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Every state’s quality system is designed to answer an important question: is a program providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children?
Yet quality is a moving target — in how it’s defined, how it’s measured, how it’s communicated, what it means for children in the classroom. As states evolve their approaches – some using rating systems and others emphasizing continuous quality improvement – understanding the indicators that matter most has never been more important.
