This introductory module will acquaint participants with the Pyramid Model, introduce important terms that will be used throughout the Pyramid Model training modules.

• Describe why a focus on social-emotional skill development is critical to positive child outcomes.

• Identify the practices you are currently using to promote social-emotional skill development. 

• Understand the relationship of the Pyramid Model to prevention science, equity, inclusion, trauma-informed care, anti-bias practice, and the use of data for decision-making. 

• Identify how the Pyramid Model influences how challenging behavior is understood.

• Identify the research that provides evidence for the use of the Pyramid Model.

Please contact the Early Childhood Services Center for technical support:

Technical Support 505-277-1118

New Mexico Early Learning System  https://nmels.org

Early Childhood Services Center nmels@unm.edu

Available Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm