TPOT™ for Preschool Classrooms Set, Research Edition

Are you using the evidence-based Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children in your program? If so, the TPOT™ is the essential tool to ensure that teachers are effectively implementing this model. Developed by the respected creators of the Pyramid Model for classrooms with children aged 2-5, TPOT™ is a comprehensive tool that evaluates how well teachers are incorporating universal, targeted, and individualized supports.

During a classroom observation and teacher interview conducted by a trained administrator, detailed information about the quality of 14 key teaching practices is gathered. Red flags are noted to highlight areas requiring immediate support, and responses to challenging behaviors are closely observed. The results provided by TPOT™ indicate which practices are being successfully implemented and provide guidance on what teachers should focus on to achieve positive social-emotional outcomes for young children.

TPOT™ assists schools in:

• Supporting effective implementation of the Pyramid model based on PBIS
• Promoting social-emotional competence in young children
• Implementing strategies to prevent and address challenging behaviors
• Comparing implementation across classrooms, teachers, and programs
• Identifying areas where teachers require additional professional development and support
• Guiding coaching efforts

TPOT™ At a Glance:

Developers: Lise Fox, Ph.D., Mary Louise Hemmeter, Ph.D., & Patricia Snyder, Ph.D. Areas assessed: Teachers' implementation of key practices promoting social-emotional competence Age range: Early childhood classrooms serving children aged 2-5 Administration: Conducted by a trained administrator Location: Early childhood education classrooms and programs Duration: 2 hours for classroom observation, 15-20 minutes for teacher interview

Take advantage of this Set, which includes the TPOT™ Manual and a package of TPOT™ forms to streamline the assessment process. Find out which domain of school readiness in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework is addressed by this valuable tool.

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