CLASS Observations Are Underway
CLASS observations are now happening across Arkansas as part of the Arkansas LEARNS Act, supporting consistent, high-quality early learning experiences statewide.
CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) focuses on what matters most—teacher–child interactions. Observations provide valuable feedback in Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support to help strengthen teaching practices and child outcomes.
As a director, your leadership is key. This is an opportunity to support your staff, reinforce strong interactions, and guide continuous improvement across your program.
Need support? Contact Amy Pinkston or Dana Cockrum for help preparing your team, understanding the process, or reviewing results. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
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States with the Best & Worst Early Education Systems
12 key metrics were compared among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, including share of school districts that offer a state pre-K program, number of pre-K quality benchmarks met and total reported spending per child enrolled in pre-K.
Congratulations Arkansas!
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Child Care Aware of Northcentral Arkansas Chosen for Local Lead
The second cohort of local early childhood leads has been selected! The Office of Early Childhood in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Education selected 13 organizations to represent an additional 36 counties across the state. Alongside cohort 1, local leads now cover 65 of the 75 counties in Arkansas.