The Pyramid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices that is used for supporting the social and emotional development of young children. The Pyramid Model promotes educators’ competence and confidence to address the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children from birth to age 5. This short video from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations provides more information about the Pyramid Model.
Children
- Improves social and emotional outcomes
- Increase time spent in positive learning environments
- Increase self-confidence
Families
- Develop relationships and partnerships with schools and programs
- Team with teachers to help children grow and learn in ways that are developmentally appropriate
- Gain valuable skills and knowledge to help promote social and emotional skill development
Teachers
- Acquire additional skills to effectively support children’s social and emotional development
- Strengthen classroom management skills
- Increase in resources and skills to better support families
Support Staff
- Learn about and use consistent responses to challenging behaviors
- Have stronger relationships with children and staff
Administrators
- Experience increased time to support instruction
- Share responsibility for addressing the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all children
In addition, children, families, teachers, and other stakeholders benefit from Pyramid Model practices by
- Addressing disparities in disciplinary practices
- Promoting family engagement
- Supporting the use of data for decision making
- Fostering inclusion of children with, or at risk for, developmental delays and disabilities
Program-wide Implementation
The Goal of Program-wide Pyramid Model implementation is to offer child care programs, districts, and schools a systematic framework of practices to support the social and emotional well-being of young children.
Program-wide implementation of the Pyramid model is designed to:
- Promote healthy social and emotional development in young children
- Prevent challenging behavior
- Provide teachers with the tools they need to appropriately intervene if challenging behavior persists