1. (a) CSPP contractors shall ensure that a CLASS® Observation, conducted by a certified observer using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Observation Field Guide, Second Edition (2023) Pre-K-3rd, hereby incorporated by reference, is completed annually for each CSPP classroom using the following phase-in schedule, where at least:

   1. (1) Thirty percent of CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once during the 2025-26 program year.
   2. (2) Sixty percent of CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once during the 2026-27 program year.
   3. (3) Ninety percent of CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once during the 2027-28 program year.
   4. (4) All CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once per program year beginning with the 2028-29 program year.

2. (b) CLASS® Observations shall:

   1. (1) Be completed by a certified observer, as defined in section 17700, that is not the teacher of record in the classroom being observed or a teacher within the same site.
   2. (2) Consist of at least three cycles completed on the same day. If the cycle is interrupted by an activity that cannot be scored and the observation period is 10 minutes or longer, the observer can score that period and count it as a cycle. If the observation period is less than 10 minutes long, the observer shall not score that period and must start a new cycle.
   3. (3) Look at the interactions between all children and all adults in the classroom, including children not enrolled in CSPP and adults not employed by the program.
   4. (4) Be completed in a CSPP classroom where the teacher on record has been serving as the teacher for at least 30 calendar days.
3. (c) When CLASS® Observations are completed by a certified observer not employed by the CSPP, such as through the local quality rating and improvement system or an on-site compliance review, the scores must be used to meet the requirement in subsection (a) above.
4. (d) The results from the CLASS® Observation shall be provided to the site supervisor and the teaching team within 30 calendar days of the CLASS® Observation date.
5. (e) Contractors shall ensure the CLASS® Observation data is reported to MyTeachstone no later than 30 calendar days after the contractor receives the results of a CLASS® Observation.
6. (f) Contractors shall use data from CLASS® Observations to inform continuous quality improvement efforts.
7. (g) Contractors shall not use CLASS® Observation scores to evaluate staff competency. If violations of state or federal law are observed during a CLASS® Observation, the person observing shall follow all applicable processes and laws.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8207, Education Code; and Section 106 of Senate Bill (SB) 114 (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2023).

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).