ALT Tips for fidelity monitoring From the IRRC’s “Foundations of Measuring Fidelity” eLearning Module Mastery Drives Mentorship Identifying issues with intervention implementation and facilitating feedback is best achieved by personnel who are familiar with the intervention. Ensure Instructors Are Aware of Expectations in Advance Instructors should receive as much information regarding the correct implementation of the procedure as possible. Keep It Positive Emphasis should be placed on the observations as a means of accomplishing the goals of the school and helping personnel learn new techniques, rather than to pass judgement on the instructor. Observe Early and Often The most critical time to observe fidelity is when an instructor begins using an evidence-based practice for the first time.