OBSERVATIONS

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Boost your Colorado PDIS Credential with professional observations that count toward your Demonstrated Competency points. Our certified observers use approved assessment tools to support your professional development plan. These observations provide meaningful feedback, highlight your strengths, and help you earn the points needed to move forward in your credentialing journey. 

Each observed staff member in the classroom can earn up to 10 points in demonstrated competency section for their Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 in PDIS. The observer will provide the program/teacher with necessary documentation to upload to PDIS.

The CLASS tool is designed to assess and score teachers' language and interactions with children in the classroom. A CLASS observation lasts for ~2 hours. The observer conducts four (4) 20 minute cycles, scoring in between each cycle. During the cycle, the observer will note all interactions and conversations between teachers and children and score based on the frequency, depth, and effectiveness of the interactions across varying categories.

Immediately following the observation, the observer will meet with the classroom teacher(s) for ~20 minutes for a debrief, providing them with immediate tailored feedback. 

Each observed staff member can use a CLASS observation to earn demonstrated competency points for their Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 in PDIS. The observer will provide the program/teacher with necessary documentation to upload to PDIS. A CLASS observation can also earn credit for Colorado Shines indicator 3.3a and 3.3d. 

TPOT and TPITOS are the observations designed to measure teachers' implementation of teaching and behavior support practices associated with the Pyramid model for promoting social and emotional competence in infants and young children. 

TPOT (3-5 years old) observations are a minimum of 2 hours that include teacher directed, child directed and transitions. TPITOS (0-3 years old) 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.

Each observed staff member can use a TPOT or TPITOS observation to earn demonstrated competency points for their Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 in PDIS.  The observer will provide the program/teacher with necessary documentation to upload to PDIS.

 An ITERS-3 observation lasts approximately three hours and provides a comprehensive look at the quality of an infant or toddler classroom. The observation focuses on areas such as routines, play materials, the classroom environment, health and safety practices, and, most importantly, teacher-child interactions.

Following the observation, the observer will meet with the classroom teacher(s) for a brief debrief and individualized feedback. The program will receive the completed scoresheet, notes highlighting strengths and areas for growth, and recommendations for improving classroom practices and materials.

ITERS-3 observations can be used as part of a program’s continuous quality improvement efforts to identify strengths, set goals, and guide coaching or professional development.

 An ECERS-3 observation lasts approximately three hours and provides a comprehensive look at the quality of a preschool classroom. The observation focuses on areas such as play materials, children’s access to learning experiences, indoor and outdoor environments, health and safety practices, and, most importantly, teacher-child interactions.

Following the observation, the observer will meet with the classroom teacher(s) for a brief debrief and individualized feedback. The program will receive the completed scoresheet, notes highlighting strengths and areas for growth, and recommendations for improving classroom practices and materials.

ECERS-3 observations can be used as part of a program’s continuous quality improvement efforts to identify strengths, set goals, and guide coaching or professional development.

Please contact us if you are interested in scheduling observations.