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Professional Development
We offer a variety of learning opportunities designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge and confidence of early childhood educators, teachers, and family members.
TPOT™ Reliability Training Certification
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 reliability training will provide support for coaches 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 educators respond to challenging behaviors.
TPITOS™ Reliability Training Certification
Teaching Pyramid Infant Toddler Observation Scale TPITOS™ is for early childhood center-based programs caring for infants and toddlers. Focusing on educator practices and classroom environment variables, TPITOS™ measures how well your program’s staff is fostering responsive, nurturing relationships with children and promoting strong social-emotional development in their earliest years.
ON REQUEST
2-3 DAYS
ONLINE
or
IN PERSON
VALID
for
3 YEARS
Why Get TPOT™ or TPITOS™ Certification?
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Reinforce interactions that promote social and emotional development in young children
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Implement strategies to prevent and respond to challenging behavior
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Guide training and coaching for educators
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Compare implementation across early childhood environments and programs
COACHES
Coaches supporting the implementation
of Pyramid Model practices in early
learning and childcare settings
Early childhood educators and directors
supporting others to implement Pyramid Model
practices in their program
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
Who is This Certification For?
Prerequisites to Attend
TPOT™
Preschool Pyramid Model Practices Training
Practice-Based Coaching Training or experience with Practice-Based Coaching
TPITOS™
Infant/Toddler Pyramid Model Practices Training
Practice-Based Coaching Training or experience with Practice-Based Coaching
GRIT is an approved professional development provider in Alberta.
Our workshops meet the criteria for professional development funding, and/or release time funding, as outlined in the Alberta Child Care Grant Funding Guide.
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