This 6-session training introduces each level of the Pyramid Model approach, covering the developmental continuum from birth-5 years. With a focus on supporting social emotional development, topic areas such as relationship-building, classroom design, routines, and transitions will be discussed. Developmentally appropriate strategies for teaching social emotional skills, understanding behavior, and preventing challenging behavior will be shared.

Learning Objectives:
(Participants will)

• Understand how all levels of the Pyramid Model Approach be applied in the classroom;

• Gain knowledge in the social emotional development birth through 5 years and its connection to the behavior of very young children;

• Utilize strategies for building relationships with very young children;

• Utilize tools for assessing the effectiveness of the classroom environment in promoting social emotional development, preventing, and addressing challenging behavior;

• Utilize strategies for supporting social emotional skill acquisition;

• Understand the unique qualities of persistent challenging behavior;

• Identify the steps required in creating an early childhood behavior support plan.