Pyramid Model Practitioner Resources
Coaching log designed for use by one coach who might be coaching multiple teachers. Includes instructions and a data entry tutorial.
Coaching log designed to capture strategies used with early intervention practitioners.
Coaching log designed to capture strategies used with classroom practitioners.
A PBC coach recounts the journey of a new teacher.
The Pyramid Model Equity Coaching Guide provides the classroom coach with a reflection tool to examine the implementation of Pyramid Model practices through the lens of culturally responsive practices and identification of implicit bias. The Pyramid Model Equity Coaching Guide is used within the collaborative coaching partnership and ongoing coaching activities to identify when there are equity concerns related to practice implementation.
The tool provides:
Reflective questions that are used by the coach to identify areas of concern
Guidance for identifying the concern and supportive data
Links for resources that might be used to address areas of concern
Conversation starters and strategies for supporting the coachee in addressing concerns
The Pyramid Model Equity Coaching Guide is designed to be used by coaches after the coach has established a strong collaborative coaching partnership, an initial TPOT assessment has been completed, the coach and teacher have begun working together, and the coach has conducted several observations in the classroom.
Checklist for evaluating the quality of action plans.
Practice-based Coaching: Self Coaching
An extensive brief starting with an overview of the PBC model including: a definition of self coaching; how self coaching can be implemented; how each of the PBC components look in the self coaching format; and when is self coaching appropriate.
Practice-based Coaching: Reciprocal Peer
An extensive brief starting with an overview of the PBC model including: a definition of reciprocal peer coaching; how reciprocal peer coaching can be implemented; how each of the PBC components look in the self reciprocal peer coaching format; and when is reciprocal peer coaching appropriate.
Together Learning & Collaborating (TLC) Process
Group coaching overview and tips for planning, deciding on personnel and the process.
Practice-based Coaching - Top 10 tips for Coaches
tips and strategies for building relationships, sharing successes, using action plans, providing supports, being transparent, being prepared, using data, being patient, finding the “right fit”, and connecting with other coaches.
Gradual Release of Practice-based Coaching
This document was developed to support programs, practitioners, and coaches as they consider when and how to decrease or end PBC, also referred to as “gradual release”.
Returning to School Resources
Rebuilding the Pyramid: Reconnecting After a Break, English
A list of activities to help with the transition of the classroom community back to school after an extended break.
Rebuilding the Pyramid: Reconnecting after a Break, Spanish
A list of activities to help with the transition of the classroom community back to school after an extended break.
Tips and strategies to reconnect and build relationships with infants as they return to the program
Tips and strategies to reconnect and build relationships with infants as they return to the program
Social Distancing Resources
Strategies for promoting Social Skills in the Time of Social Distancing: Learning Centers
Strategies for promoting Social Skills in the Time of Social Distancing: Large Group
Strategies for promoting Social Skills in the Time of Social Distancing: Mealtime
Strategies for promoting Social Skills in the Time of Social Distancing: Outdoors
Strategies for promoting Social Skills in the Time of Social Distancing: Small Groups
Strategies for developing positive relationships with children