Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, Program Assessment

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) is an evidence-based standardized observation tool used to measure quality teacher-child interactions in the classroom. CLASS® is the VPK program assessment tool required for all VPK classrooms to participate beginning in the 2022-2023 program year per 1002.68 F.S.

Technical Assistance:
To best support programs and families with questions related to Program Assessment, select which best describes who you are to contact the Division of Early Learning: Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or Families.

Communication:

November 19, 2021 Memo VPK Program Assessment Requirements and Training Opportunities

June 17, 2022 Memo VPK Program Assessment Requirements and Training Opportunities
 

Training:

The new training schedule for the program year 2022-2023 will be posted soon.
 

Implementation:

Under Construction.

Resources for VPK Programs:

What is CLASS? Teachers F.A.Q.

VPK Provider FAQ

Helpful Hints for ELC Implementation of Classroom Assessment Scoring System

VPK Program Assessment Requirements Handbook

Resources for VPK Families:

What is CLASS? Click here for more information.