With the goal of improving student learning, TPI-US reviews teacher preparation programs to determine how the programs can expand their promising practices and address areas of improvement.

This is What We Do.

Technical Support

Partnering for Program Improvement

At TPI-US, we recognize the value in helping EPPs translate inspection findings into actionable steps that drive meaningful program improvement. Cataloging a program’s strengths and areas for growth is a helpful first step, but many programs will also benefit from continued and tailored support throughout their improvement journey. Our technical assistance services provide evidence-based support to strengthen the quality of teacher preparation, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to meet the needs of their students on day one.



Program inspections identify strengths and areas for growth. Technical assistance takes the next step: helping leaders, faculty, and partners turn findings into action. 

What We Do

  • Customized Support
    We design technical assistance services to meet a program’s specific context and needs, aligning the unique findings from our inspections with evidence-based practices.

  • Capacity Building
    We collaborate with faculty and leaders to develop knowledge and skills in areas such as curriculum design, literacy preparation, clinical practice, and program performance management.

  • Ongoing Guidance
    Through check-ins, coaching, and follow-up support, we ensure that improvement is not a one-time event, but part of a continuous cycle.

Benefits of Technical Assistance

  • Stronger Programs
    Program improvement cannot be the sole purview of leadership; our technical assistance services are designed to distribute ownership for outcomes across an EPP, generating buy-in and a collective commitment to results.

  • Sustainable Improvement
    Faculty and leaders build long-term capacity for evidence-based decision-making. Lasting improvement requires planning, collaboration, and measurement. By partnering with TPI-US, programs have the chance to systematize their efforts across an EPP, bolstering the durability of improvement efforts over time.

  • Aligned Stakeholders
    Partnerships across programs, districts, states, and funders are strengthened around a shared vision of teacher preparation. Too often, partnerships between EPPs and external bodies exist in name only. At TPI-US, we’ve seen firsthand the impact of meaningful collaboration on the readiness of pre-service teachers and their eventual student outcomes. Technical assistance is designed to welcome the voices of stakeholders from across an EPP’s network.

Our Commitment

TPI-US is more than an evaluator—we are a partner. Through technical assistance, we walk alongside programs to ensure that every recommendation leads to meaningful change, and every change leads to better-prepared teachers and improved outcomes for students.


Learn more about our work → info@tpius.org