CLASS® Observation Trainings

CLASS® Observation Trainings

Agenda for Children periodically offers CLASS® Observation training as part of our service to the early childhood community. The multi-day, in-person or virtual, CLASS® Observation training prepares participants to identify, understand, and code teacher-child interactions. Upon completion of the training, participants will be eligible to test for CLASS® Observer Certification.

In-person CLASS® Observation Training sessions are held at the Agenda for Children New Orleans office located at 8300 Earhart Blvd Ste.101 (Lower Level) New Orleans, LA, 70118.

Participant Benefits

• Gain in-depth knowledge about CLASS®
• Benefit from instruction and guided practice provided by a CLASS® Affiliate Trainer
• Hone observation and coding skills in preparation for the CLASS® reliability test

Important Notes on Registration

Registration for CLASS® Observation training sessions closes four weeks in advance of the workshop to allow for a timely delivery of materials. A registration fee of $380 for an Infant and Toddler or Pre-K-3rd training includes the cost of participants’ training materials. (Please note: Specialty Teachstone CLASS workshops may have a different fee for materials.  This will be noted on the workshop’s registration page.) 

Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Participants should only register if confident they will attend. Registration priority is given to Orleans Parish program partner staff. All registrants must work in one of the following parishes:

• Assumption
• Lafourche
• Orleans
• Plaquemines
• St. Bernard
• St. Charles
• St. James
• St. John
• St. Tammany
• Terrebonne
• Washington

Participants should only register if confident they will attend.

Upcoming CLASS® Observation Trainings

CLASS® Observation Training sessions are periodically offered in order to build observer capacity. A registration deadline will be posted for each session. The dates and links to register for the sessions can be found below. When you select a session and click for more information, you will be taken to our training portal where you may create/use your Agenda for Children participant account for registration and payment. If you have questions, please contact pd@agendaforchildren.org  to coordinate your registration.

Seating is limited for these sessions and they may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. In the event that Agenda for Children cancels a training, we will work with you to attend a later session, if available, or we will refund your registration fee.

Summer 2026 Sessions

• CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant – Toddler: Intro to Interactions for Educators
  Training: In-Person, June 24, 2026  – This is a one-day, hands-on professional learning experience specifically designed for educators that focuses on understanding how high-quality interactions create meaningful, engaging learning environments and equips participants with practical strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom. It is a brand-new training that has never been provided by our organization or offered in our region. Registration is full.

 

• CLASS® Pre-K – 3rd Grade: Intro to Interactions for Educators
  Training: In-Person, July 16, 2026 – This is a one-day, hands-on professional learning experience specifically designed for educators that focuses on understanding how high-quality interactions create meaningful, engaging learning environments and equips participants with practical strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom. It is a brand-new training that has never been provided by our organization or offered in our region. Cost: $100 per participant for Teachstone Materials (non-refundable). Registration is full.
  

 

• CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant – Toddler: Training: In-Person – Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Thursday July 30, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Registration is full.

 

• CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant – Toddler: Intro to Interactions for Educators
  Training: In-Person, August 12, 2026  – This is a one-day, hands-on professional learning experience specifically designed for educators that focuses on understanding how high-quality interactions create meaningful, engaging learning environments and equips participants with practical strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom.  Cost: $100 per participant for Teachstone Materials (non-refundable). Registration is full.

Please check back frequently for updated information and registration links as they become available. For questions contact pd@agendaforchildren.org.