Early Childhood Trainings
The Pyramid Model
The Pyramid Model is an evidence-based framework that promotes healthy social and emotional development as a way to address challenging behavior. This model is a tiered approach built on the foundation of an effective workforce that provides universal supportive environments and nurturing relationships to all children. The secondary tier focuses on targeted social-emotional teaching to children who need additional support in developing social-emotional skills. The top tier targets those children whose needs have not been met through the previous tiers and need additional support through individualized interventions.
The following training topics are available upon request.
Pyramid Model Modules
Introduction to Pyramid Model is required prior to all Foundational Modules.
*These modules recommended after a foundational understanding of the Pyramid Model Framework has been established
Preschool Pyramid Model Foundational Modules
- Module 1: Nurturing and Responsive Relationships (4 Hours)
- Module 2: High Quality and Supportive Environments (4 hours)
- Module 3: Teaching Social Emotional Skills (3 hours)
- Module 4: Individualizing Social Emotional Skills (1 hour) *
- Module 5: Addressing Challenging Behavior (4 hours) *
- Module 6: An Overview of Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children (1 hour) *
Infant/Toddler Pyramid Model Foundational Modules
- Module 1: The Pyramid Model & Supporting Social Emotional Development (1 hour)
- Module 2: Focusing on Relationships (1.5 hours)
- Module 3: Responsive Routines, Schedules, and Environments (1.5 hours)
- Module 4: Understanding Behavior (1 hour)
- Module 5: Teaching About Feelings (1 hour)
- Module 6: Individualized Teaching (2 hours) *
- Module 7: Challenging Behavior (2 hours) *
Note: In addition to the in-depth multi-hour modules listed above, we also offer a variety of 1-hour Toolkit Trainings for educators and caregivers.
Building Strong Brains Tennessee
Training Description
The Pyramid Model is an evidence-based framework that promotes healthy social and emotional development as a way to address challenging behavior. This model is a tiered approach built on the foundation of an effective workforce that provides universal supportive environments and nurturing relationships to all children. The secondary tier focuses on targeted social-emotional teaching to children who need additional support in developing social-emotional skills. The top tier targets those children whose needs have not been met through the previous tiers and need additional support through individualized interventions.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how brain architecture is established early in life and supports lifelong learning, behavior, and health.
- Describe the role of safe, caring relationships and “serve and return” interactions in shaping brain architecture.
- Understand the impact of toxic stress on neurodevelopment and biological functioning across the lifespan.
- Introduce the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) research and related poor social, emotional, and physical health outcomes.
- Recognize the dynamic micro and macro approaches to building resilience in children and communities to support positive outcomes to benefit citizens’ shared prosperity.
- Identify innovative, evolving public health strategies to improve population health.
On-Demand Trainings
Training Description
On-demand trainings are available for adults who live or work in Tennessee. Our trainings are designed for Early Childhood Professionals and caregivers of children ages 0-8.
On-demand trainings are available for adults who live or work in Tennessee. Our trainings are designed for Early Childhood Professionals and caregivers of children ages 0-8.
Infant/Toddler Pyramid Model Foundational Modules
- Module 1: The Pyramid Model & Supporting Social Emotional Development (1 hour)
- Module 2: Focusing on Relationships (1.5 hours)
- Module 3: Responsive Routines, Schedules, and Environments (1.5 hours)
- Module 4: Understanding Behavior (1 hour)
- Module 5: Teaching About Feelings (1 hour)
- Module 6: Individualized Teaching (2 hours) *
- Module 7: Challenging Behavior (2 hours) *
Selected Topics in Children’s Social Emotional Learning
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