Beginning October 1st, 2024:
Environment Rating Scales (ERS) assessments will be administered as usual. When ERS scores meet the threshold score requirement for receiving a CLASS assessment, a second random draw will occur to determine which classrooms will be observed. Assessments will no longer be automatically conducted in the same classrooms that were assessed for ERS.
This change to the random draw procedure will provide a more holistic view of program quality.
If you have any questions about the random draw before or during your assessment, don’t hesitate to ask the assessor.