Reviews
Marilou Hyson, Consultant, Early Childhood Development and Education; Adjunct Professor, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education - January 23, 2014
“How rare, and how welcome, to find an observation tool that is both user-friendly and research-based! In combination with the Pyramid Model, thoughtful use of the TPOT will help create environments in which all children can be happier and more engaged in learning.”
Glen Dunlap, University of South Florida and University of Nevada, Reno - November 1, 2013
“An indispensable tool for early childhood programs seeking to optimize social, emotional and behavioral development . . . a meaningful contribution to early childhood education."
Smokie Brawley, Statewide Project Manager, Healthy Social Behaviors Initiative, Child Care Resources Inc. - November 1, 2013
“Pyramid Model coaches across North Carolina have successfully used the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool since 2010 . . . The TPOT has provided a standardized measure of fidelity to the Pyramid Model and a guide for coaching administrative and teaching staff, regardless of facility differences or teacher education.”
Rob Corso, Vanderbilt University - November 1, 2013
“Serves as a critical tool to any and all who are looking to implement the Pyramid Model to fidelity. This new version is destined to help take implementation and professional development around the Pyramid Model practices to the next level!”
Elizabeth Steed, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Education, School of Education and Human Development, University of Colorado Denver - November 1, 2013
“Provides early childhood administrators, teachers, and other related service personnel with valuable information about classroom environments, teacher-child interactions, and family involvement . . . an essential tool for early childhood programs implementing program-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).”
Erin Barton, Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University - November 1, 2013
“An indispensable tool . . . The TPOT's proven validity, reliability, feasibility, and practicality make it a must have for ALL preschool programs.”
Susan Sandall, Professor, College of Education; Director, National Center on Quality Teaching & Learning, University of Washington - November 1, 2013
“This guide is both sophisticated and clear. It provides a focus for classroom observations and leads to actions that will make a difference for children and teachers.”
Lara Kehle, KidSCope Early Intervention and Family Support, NC CSEFEL Coach, Certified Incredible Years Facilitator, Authorized Facilitator of Stewards of Children - November 1, 2013
“Very user-friendly . . . The feedback that this tool provides to teachers is extremely beneficial to their growth, as well as the social emotional development of the children with whom they work.”
Rob Horner, Professor, Special Education, University of Oregon - November 1, 2013
“The TPOT Manual provides the logic, process, and interpretation guidelines needed to make fidelity assessment a useful exercise.”