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Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) Reliability Certification: Preschool (ECEC)

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A two-day event to establish reliability using the TPOT™, an in-depth tool that provides information on how well teachers are implementing practices related to universal, targeted, and individualized support. Reliability certification supports Inclusive Practices coaches to conduct a classroom observation and teacher interview, uncovering detailed information about the quality of 14 key social-emotional teaching practices, noting red flags that indicate areas for immediate support, and observing how teachers respond to challenging behaviors. The session concludes with a performance based assessment that leads to reliability certification.

Dates/Times: 10/26/26 9am - 1pm & 10/27/26 9am - 4pm

Location: Webex

Objectives
Participants will:

  • review each item included on the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) for Preschool Classrooms Research Edition,
  • review scoring methods and procedures,
  • practice scoring individual items, and
  • individually score a recorded classroom observation using the TPOT.

Intended Audience 

  • Instructional Coaches

Prerequisites

  • Participants must complete Inclusive Practices SEFEL Module 1 and The Essentials of Practice-Based Coaching prior to taking TPOT Reliability Certification.

Required Resources

Registration closes October 12, 2026.

CONTACT INFO

Lori Hartley
lori.hartley@dpi.nc.gov