CLASS scores don’t just assess teaching- they shape student outcomes. Learn how structured, video-based coaching with TORSH helps early childhood programs boost CLASS scores and educator effectiveness.
CLASS scores matter—big time. In early education, they’re more than just numbers on a rubric. They’re tied to student outcomes, program quality, and educator effectiveness. But improving those scores? That’s the hard part.
Why CLASS Scores Matter
The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is used across 42 states to evaluate teacher-child interactions in early education. It focuses on three essential domains:
And the impact is real. Research shows that:
- Classrooms with higher CLASS scores see 20% higher student engagement
- A 0.5-point increase in Instructional Support can lead to measurable literacy and math gains
- Structured feedback tied to CLASS dimensions improves teacher performance by 10–15%
Coaching Challenges Holding Programs Back
So why isn’t every program seeing these results? Because CLASS-aligned coaching is hard to implement without the right systems in place. Many educators and coaches struggle with:
- Inconsistent feedback due to lack of structure
- Limited time and resources for regular observations
- Variability in scoring, especially with multiple raters
- Difficulty tracking growth across CLASS domains
These gaps can make it challenging for even the most committed educators to grow.
How TORSH Makes CLASS Coaching Work
That’s where TORSH comes in.
Our platform is designed to make CLASS-aligned coaching efficient, reliable, and scalable. Here’s how we do it:
- Video-Based Coaching
Teachers upload classroom videos that coaches can review asynchronously. This not only saves time but also allows for timestamped, CLASS-aligned feedback. Teachers can reflect on real interactions and get targeted support where it counts. - Structured Feedback & Double Coding
With TORSH, multiple reviewers can independently code the same video. Side-by-side comparisons help ensure inter-rater reliability, reduce bias, and provide more meaningful feedback. - Data-Driven Growth Tracking
TORSH’s analytics tools visualize performance trends across CLASS dimensions. You can track growth over time, spot areas for improvement, and ensure your coaching efforts are actually moving the needle.
Best Practices for CLASS Coaching with TORSH
To get the most out of your CLASS coaching efforts, we recommend:
✅ Regular video observations for more consistent feedback
✅ Teacher self-reflection before receiving coach input
✅ Using double coding to improve scoring accuracy
✅ Leveraging data and analytics to drive coaching focus
Got questions? Contact us anytime to schedule a personalized demo to see TORSH in action.
