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We have something important
to share with you!

Research has shown that the skills your child needs to be successful in the future are social and emotional skills!
The more socially skilled children are, the more likely they are to succeed in school. Because this is so important for your child, we are using the Pyramid Model in our program.

What is the Pyramid Model?

The Pyramid Model is a framework for supporting the social and emotional development of our children. The goal of the
Pyramid Model is to create an environment where every child feels good about coming to school. This is accomplished
by designing classrooms that promote engagement in learning and by building positive relationships among
children, families, and staff. In our use of the Pyramid Model, our classroom staff will work together to ensure
that all children understand behavior expectations, receive instruction in social skills, and those who are struggling receive individual support.

The Pyramid Model illustrates that the foundation for helping children develop social and emotional skills is nurturing and
responsive relationships and high quality environments. The middle of the Pyramid, teaching of social and emotional skills, is provided to all children with some children receiving additional teaching and support. The top
of the Pyramid shows that a few children will need the foundation, the middle AND individualized intervention to address challenging behavior.

To use the Pyramid Model, our program established a leadership team that will provide ongoing support to our staff and families. Our leadership team looks forward to sharing some of the important work we are doing, includ-ing teaching program-wide expectations, partnering with families, training staff in teaching strategies, providing classroom coaching to help teachers implement, and using data for decision-making. Stay tuned for ongoing updates about the Pyramid Model in our program!

1 Jones, D. E., Greenberg, M., & Crowley, M. (2015). Early social-emotional functioning and public health: The relationship between kindergarten social competence and future wellness. American Journal of Public Health, 105, 2283-2290.

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations

What is gained by using the Pyramid Model?

FAMILIES

• Receive information on how to help promote children’s social and emotional skills

• Team with teachers to help children grow and learn

• Receive support for pre-venting and addressing behavior problems

TEACHERS

• Are effective in helping children learn social and emotional skills

• Strengthen classroom management skills

• Have information and re-sources to support families

CHILDREN

• Increase their social and emotional skills

• Improve in their readi-ness for kindergarten

ChallengingBehavior.org