Exploring the Pyramid Model Virtual Work Series
Exploring the Pyramid Model Framework Virtual Work Series
The Pyramid Model Framework (PMF) is an evidence-based framework that addresses the social-emotional needs of young children by providing teachers, caregivers and families with coaching, tools and strategies to promote and support positive behavior. Over 35 Early Childhood Programs, Child Care Centers and School Districts state-wide are currently using the PMF to reduce challenging behavior and support strong social-emotional skill development. In this multi-part series, you are provided with information, tools and resources to help you begin to explore the PMF, decide if it is a good fit for your program and consider program-wide implementation.
Who should be engaged?
Program administrators, teachers, early childhood providers, caregivers, families, and community partners
How long does this series take to complete?
The 3 modules are about 15 – 20 minutes each of learning time and can be completed at your own pace. Each module of the series includes activities that can be done individually or with members of a team. It is important to know that this series is intended to be an entry point to exploring the PMF. Being “ready to implement” the PMF may take additional time and support. The final module of the series provides you with resources and places you can go to access additional information and supports.
Module ONE Resources:
- The Pyramid Model: PBS in Early Childhood Programs and its Relation to School-wide PBS (2015) (link)
- Website: NH’s Office of Student Wellness and Nutrition/Office of Social Emotional Wellness/MTSS-B TA Center ~ https://nhmtssb.org/
The Hexagon Tool can be used by communities and organizations to better understand how a new or existing program or practice fits into existing work and context.
The Initiative Inventory can be used to guide a team’s review of past and current programs to get a clear picture of successful strategies, and challenges, along with existing mandates and resource commitments.
Module TWO Resources:
This handout serves as a way to capture discussion and reflection regarding the Critical Components to Pyramid Model Framework implementation.
- Administrators Webinars:
- iSocial Family Engagement Resources:
This PowerPoint can be used and/or adapted by a program to help staff understand the Pyramid Model Framework and gain buy-in.
This is a sample staff poll that can be used and/or adapted by a program to assess staff buy-in anonymously.
This assessment is meant to be used by a team to examine the climate and culture of a program that is considering implementing a new practice or process.
Module THREE Resources:
This handout serves as a way to capture discussion and reflection regarding the Critical Components to Pyramid Model Framework implementation.
This tool can assist programs in determining if they have the capacity to move to “adoption” of the Pyramid Model Framework.
- Contact Information for the Regional Early Childhood Collaboratives
- Contact Information for the iSocial Community Collaboratives
- To find our more information about NH's Master Cadre/Network of Coaches and Trainers contact: jizen@seresc.net
- Office of Social Emotional Wellness Website: https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-of-student-wellness/office-of-social-and-emotional-wellness