TPITOS™
At-a-glance
Tool name
Teaching Pyramid Infant–Toddler Observation Scale for Infant–Toddler Classrooms, Research Edition
Use to evaluate
Implementation of Pyramid Model practices to support development of responsive, nurturing relationships and promotion of children’s strong social-emotional development
Age range
Birth to 3
Completed by
A trained administrator
Time commitment
2 hours for the classroom observation, 15–20 minutes for the interview with the teacher, and 30–45 minutes for scoring.
A child's early teachers and caregivers play a vital role in supporting social-emotional development.
TPITOS™ is the essential tool you need to ensure that infant–toddler teachers are using the Pyramid Model practices with fidelity.
Modeled after the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT™) for Preschool Classrooms, TPITOS is for early childhood center-based programs caring for infants and toddlers. Focusing on teacher practices and classroom environment variables, TPITOS measures how well your program’s staff is fostering responsive, nurturing relationships with children and promoting strong social-emotional development in their earliest years.
Benefits
- Ensures effective implementation of the proven PBIS-based Pyramid Model
- Supports professional development efforts in center-based infant–toddler settings
- Strengthens the practices of individual teachers or caregivers, classroom teams, and entire programs
- Monitors the success of quality improvement initiatives
- Builds a foundation for social-emotional competence in the critical first years of life
Developers
What You'll Need
Teaching Pyramid Infant–Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS™) for Infant–Toddler Classrooms Set, Research Edition
$90.00
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Manual
One pack of forms
Additional products and resources
Free downloads
TPITOS At-A-Glance
To find out if Teaching Pyramid Infant–Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS™) for Infant–Toddler Classrooms is the right tool for your early childhood program, check out this At-A-Glance sheet. Download now to…
TPITOS Sample Form
View this form to see what the TPITOS screening tool looks like, including the format of the screening pages, the types of questions asked, and the way that the tool…
Training and webinars
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Once you’ve completed your observation, calculating results is easy with the TPITOS scoring spreadsheet.
