Your Wisconsin Pyramid Model Trainer Update
The Wisconsin Pyramid Model Trainer Buzzzzz.....

What’s all the “buzz” about? Welcome to the newest edition of the Wisconsin Pyramid Model Trainer Buzz! This bi-monthly email will keep you, our knowledgeable and talented Pyramid Model Trainers, updated on the latest and greatest PM training news and resources. Watch for it to come out during the last week of every other month!  
We appreciate all you do for children and their adults!
Resources
(click on the titles for more information about each resource)
Self Care Resource - to support you!
Challenging behaviors can be one of the most stressful and triggering things for a teacher or caregiver. When we feel stressed by behavior we tend to have upsetting thoughts and react in ways that are not supportive of young children’s learning and needs. Our thinking and our response to behavior matters! We can either react OR respond in a way that teaches. In order to respond in a way that is supportive and teaches we need to be calm. Here are some specific strategies to help teachers and caregivers to take care of themselves so that they can remain calm when supporting young children whose behaviors feel challenging.

Trainer Resources - to support your thinking! 
Friendship skills are some of the most important social skills that young children need to learn to be successful in school and life. Yet, as teachers and caregivers are encouraged to focus on academic learning to prepare children for school, friendship skills can be sadly neglected. As you are coaching or training keep these valuable resources in mind to support teachers in thinking about how to intentionally build friendship skills in the young children for whom they care.
 
Teaching Friendship Skills:
Preschool aged children:
Infants and Toddlers:
Upcoming Training and Learning Opportunities
Coming soon!
Coming Soon!

Wisconsin Pyramid Model 8 Part Infant Toddler Series Training

Throughout the past year, the Pyramid Model Team at the Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WIAIMH) together with a handful of experienced and knowledgeable Infant Toddler Trainers has been working to edit and update the content. In anticipation of “face to face” training starting up again sometime in 2021, we will have the new and improved version of the Infant Toddler Training walkthrough for currently approved trainers soon. Stay tuned to the PM Trainer Buzz for the latest information on the progress of this Pyramid Model training content!  
Regional Pyramid Model CoPs 

9:00 to 12:00

The Pyramid Model Team is looking forward to our regional spring Community of Practice. For those of you who have never been to a Pyramid Model “CoP,” we invite you to join us in your respective region to meet and collaborate with other professionals who share in the work of supporting the social and emotional development of young children in your area. The Communities of Practice are designed for everyone who supports PM implementation to gather and learn together. 

If you haven’t received your invitation, contact your Regional Lead to be added to the list. Regional Lead contact information is found at the end of the Trainer Buzz Newsletter.
 
Northeastern Region CoP - April 16, 2021
Southern Region CoP - April 23, 2021
Western Region CoP - April 30, 2021
What is IMH Endorsement?
What is IMH Endorsement®?
Infant Mental Health (IMH) Endorsement® for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health is an internationally recognized credential that supports and recognizes the development and proficiency of professionals who work with or on behalf of infants, toddlers, and their families. It is based on a set of Competencies designed to support and enhance culturally sensitive, relationship focused practice within the framework of infant mental health. An applicant demonstrates acquisition of these competencies through education, work, specialized training and reflective supervision experiences.

How do I find out more about IMH Endorsement®?
For more information about IMH Endorsement® click on the link below.

Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®
The Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health is currently exploring adding Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement (ECME-E) in Wisconsin. The ECMH-E® is meant to provide a path to Endorsement® for professionals who are promoting and implementing infant and early childhood mental health principles in their work with or on behalf of children ages 3 up to 6 years old and their families.

Why should I pursue IMH or, eventually, ECMH Endorsement®?
  • For young children, mental health is synonymous with healthy social and emotional development. So, Infant Mental Health (IMH) Endorsement® truly compliments and underscores the work that we do as Pyramid Model trainers and coaches in the early childhood field! As our work continues to grow, we are working to create opportunities for Pyramid Model trainers to pursue IMH Endorsement.® We’ll talk more about this at our upcoming Pyramid Model communities of practice.
  • Endorsement enhances your professional credibility and your confidence in working with infants, young children and their families; plus, you’ll gain recognition and belong to a network of professionals in WI.
Pyramid Model Institute

We are excited to offer a Pyramid Model Institute: programs by and for folks who are working to implement Pyramid Model practices with fidelity as part of an equitable, multi-leveled system of supports. We hope to see you there! 

March 30th
11:30-1:30PM  
Using ASQ:SE-2 data to guide Tier 2 Instruction

No need to register. Join Zoom meeting with this link:
 
Save the Date!
April 27th 11:30 to 1:30 
Using Behavior Incident Report information to improve program practices   
Watch for details to arrive via email. 
e-Modules Courses Changing to New
Learning Management System
If you are currently facilitating an e-Module Course you may have received an email stating that the Pyramid Model e-Module courses are being transferred to a new Learning Management System. This move will happen in March and April 2021. We have been in touch with our National Pyramid Model and will let you know when we hear more. For now, if you are in the middle of facilitating an e-module training here is what you can expect. 
  • You will continue to use the current log-in and "old" system until you get the official word from Trifoia that you need to log into the new system. Once your account is moved to the new system, you will receive an email with log-in instructions that will include your username and a temporary password.
  • When your account is relocated, your course progress and completion status will match your current account. Your account and course progress will be accessible in the new platform for the duration of your scheduled access and your previous account will be deactivated. You will not lose course progress.
  • If you have any questions you can email support@trifoia.com. 
How to Register a Pyramid Model Training for Dedicated Groups

Everyone seeking Pyramid Model training is being directed to The Registry. If you are setting up a closed training, please be aware to check “no” under the heading “Show this event in public search results” if the training is dedicated to a particular group and will NOT be open for others to enroll. 
New Trainer Process
Is your agency interested in increasing the number of Pyramid Model Trainers or e-Modules Reflective Coaches available to provide training? We have a process to ensure that Wisconsin’s PM Trainers/Coaches are providing the best training possible AND we would like to support you through that process!  

For questions about becoming a Pyramid Model Trainer please contact Becky Buck at bbbuck@wiaimh.org.
Pyramid Model Trainings Renewed and Current on the Registry!

The Wisconsin Pyramid Model Team has worked to ensure that the following training courses have been renewed and are current on the Registry.
  • Wisconsin Pyramid Model 8 Part Series
  • Wisconsin Pyramid Model Infant Toddler Series
  • Wisconsin Pyramid Model e-Modules with Reflective Coaching - Birth to Five
  • Wisconsin Pyramid Model e-Modules with Reflective Coaching - Preschool
  • Wisconsin Pyramid Model Promoting Mental Health in Young Children
We Need Your Help!

Looking for External Coaches!
As we continue to add Pyramid Model Implementation Sites across the State we are in need of qualified external coaches to support their efforts. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an external coach for Pyramid Model Implementation Sites please reach out to Julie Betchkal @ jbetchkal@wiaimh.org for more information.  

Report your training!
Please remember to enter your trainings- and roster- into the Registry. We are no longer using the “Survey Monkey” format of training data collection. Please know our State Leadership Team reviews the training data each quarter. We want to be sure we are telling the accurate story of Pyramid Model trainings in Wisconsin. 

Keep your contact information current!
Please go to the Pyramid Model Find a Trainer page on the Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health Website to be sure the contact information for you/your trainer agency is current. Send corrections to pyramidmodel@wiaimh.org.
We Want To Help!
Pyramid Model Regional Lead Contacts
Tina Ruckdashel
Northeastern Region
Becky Buck
Northwestern Region
Delechia Johnson
Milwaukee Area
Jenny Durand
Southern Region
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