IL Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) Reliability Training

--CANCELED-- UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO THE CONCERNS WITH COVID-19 WE WILL BE CANCELLING THE TPOT EVENT ON APRIL 7TH AND 8TH 2020. We are looking at potential dates for rescheduling this event. If you have additional questions please email erin.kalanick@pyramidmodel.org. Thank you! Developed by the creators of the Pyramid Model for classrooms enrolling children 2–5 years of age, the TPOT™ is an in-depth tool that provides information on how well teachers are implementing practices related to universal, targeted, and individualized supports. This 2-day reliability training will provide support for your internal coach to conduct a classroom observation and teacher interview, uncovering detailed information about the quality of 14 key teaching practices, noting red flags that indicate areas for immediate support, and observing how teachers respond to challenging behaviors. TPOT results show which practices are being implemented successfully—and what teachers need to focus on to ensure positive social-emotional outcomes for young children. TPOT helps programs: * Support effective implementation of Preschool PBS/ Pyramid model * Promote social-emotional competence in young children * Implement strategies to prevent and address challenging behavior * Compare implementation across classrooms, teachers, and programs * Identify where teachers need extra professional development and support * Guide coaching efforts