Completing TPOT / TPITOS Observations

TPOT or TPITOS observations are the first step of the practice-based coaching cycle. It can be considered the first focused observation.
TPOT observations should be a minimum of 2 hours that include teacher directed, child directed and transitions in between.
TPITOS observations should include at least 3 routines (play, structured group, personal care and/or outdoors).
Both tools have an interview portion that takes between 30 and 60 minutes.
The TPOT/TPITOS observations should be completed every 6 months or twice year.
The first two TPOT/TPITOS observations will be completed with an external coach for reliability support
Consider providing your coachee with a <needs assessment> after the observation or before the first reflection and feedback meeting
After you have completed the observation, enter the scores into <PIDS> and produce a <written summary>
Once you have submitted your data into the PIDS system, please request new scoring booklets through WI-AIMH. These will be delivered free of charge.