Applying the Practice-Based Coaching framework in a virtual delivery format provides a number of benefits for early childhood professionals. But, it can also present a number of unique challenges, too. The following tips can help you fulfill and support the coaching essentials of the PBC framework when working in a virtual setting. Read More
Join Kathy Bigelow, Ph.D., associate research professor, & Alana Griffin Schnitz, Ph.D., BCBA, assistant research professor, at Juniper Gardens Children’s Project in the Institute for Life Span Studies at the University of Kansas for an overview of the Teaching Pyramid Infant–Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS ™). Read More
This poster provides an overview of the Teaching Pyramid Infant-Toddler Observation Scale, a tool for measuring fidelity of implementation of practices for promoting social emotional development in infant and toddler settings will be provided. Alignments with the DEC Recommended Practices, and its utility for informing coaching and professional development are also explained. Read More
View the slides from the TPITOS Webinar that was presented by Kathyrn Bigelow, Ph.D., and Dwight Irvin, Ph.D.This Webinar covered the relationship between the Pyramid Model, TPITOS, and TPOT as well as explored the unique features and functions of the TPITOS program. Read More
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 is scored. Read More
This free 45-minute webinar, hosted by the developers of the TPITOS program, will cover the relationship between the Pyramid Model, TPITOS, and TPOT as well as explore the unique features and functions of the TPITOS program. A live-during-recording Q&A will be hosted by the developers after the webinar. Read More
Read this excerpt from Teaching Pyramid Infant–Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS™) for Infant–Toddler Classrooms Manual, Research Edition for a brief overview of the TPITOS tool, including its administration, potential uses, and research background. Read More
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 learn what the tool assesses, who administers it, how long it takes, and more. Read More
Discover how to use TPOT to measure how well teachers are applying Pyramid Model practices to support children’s social competence and prevent challenging behaviors. Read More
This excerpt shows sample completed pages from the TPOT form. Two items from the Key Practices subscale, the Red Flags subscale, and the Scoring Summary Profile are included. Read More
