Implementation Process

Benefits of Program-wide Pyramid Model Implementation

Program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model is designed to:

  • Promote the overall healthy development in young children.
  • Prevent children’s use of challenging behaviors to get their needs met.
  • Provide teachers with the tools they need to appropriately intervene if challenging behavior persists.

Who Can Apply

This opportunity is available for SC districts; licensed, registered, and approved child care centers; licensed and registered family child care homes; Head Start; and Early Head Start.

Support Available for Program-wide Pyramid Model Implementation

Participants in Program-wide Pyramid Model Implementation will be supported by a Pyramid PIECES Implementation Coach to develop a program-wide plan to promote the healthy well-being for all the children in their early learning environment. Accepted programs will receive professional development matched to the needs of their staff and could include

  • Training
  • Coaching
  • Consultation
  • Resources

LEVEL OF COMMITMENT FROM THE PROGRAM

This level of implementation takes time and effort. Programs should consider program wide implementation as

  • a multi-year ongoing process (2-3 years)
  • The Pyramid PIECES Coach will work with the program throughout the process.
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