NH Pyramid Model
Collaborative E-News
February 2021
Welcome to the NH Pyramid Model E-News!
This E-Newsletter specifically outlines Statewide collaborative efforts to provide information and resources on the Pyramid Model.
What is the Pyramid Model?

The Pyramid Model (PM) is a proven system that supports teachers, caregivers and families to help young children develop healthy social and emotional skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
Pyramid Model Resources
Did You Know...

There is a NH Pyramid Model State Leadership Team?

NH is the 28th Pyramid Model state. Since 2016, there has been a NH Pyramid Model State Leadership Team that has been working to bring the Pyramid Model to NH. The NH PMSLT includes individuals who represent government agencies and community partners invested in the well-being of children and families. The NH PMSLT meets regularly to build a statewide sustainable implementation model.

The Mission of the NH Pyramid Model State Leadership Team (NH PMSLT) is to lead the development of a sustainable, complementary state and local infrastructure for the implementation of the PM framework.
Do You Know...
About iSocial?

iSocial originated through the NH DOE’s State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) which focuses on supporting school districts with the implementation of Pyramid Model for preschool age children, including children with disabilities. 

The NH Department of Education (NH DOE) is building a system of supports for young children in early childhood settings called iSocial (improving Social-emotional Outcomes through Complementary Infrastructure and Leadership).

This system is designed to help implement the Pyramid Model framework in early childhood settings with fidelity, through professional development; collaboration and infrastructure development; and data-informed, team-based decision-making. 
Putting the Pyramid Model Into Practice
Highlight On: LAUNCH Manchester
With funding from the Preschool Development Community Grants, LAUNCH Manchester, Manchester’s young child coalition is supporting members of its Early Learning Collaborative (ELC) to implement the Pyramid Model. In the first year, with assistance from the Pyramid Model Consortium and the Preschool Technical Assistance Network, they have built their Community-Wide Leadership Team and anticipate up to six ELC centers will implement the model to fidelity before July 2021. LAUNCH expects the number of implementing centers to double over the next two years. Additionally, they are providing opportunities for all ELC centers to access Positive Solutions for Families (the Pyramid Model curriculum for home) through Waypoint and additional professional development opportunities through the Pyramid Model Consortium.

If you’re a childcare center in Manchester and would like to learn more about the Early Learning Collaborative, contact Cammie Switzer, 
[email protected] for more information.
Pyramid Model Upcoming Trainings
Check out the Pyramid Model Training packages on ProSolutions. They are comprised of three (3), six (6) hour courses for a total of up to 18 hours of professional development. These packages are free to NH teachers and early childhood providers.

The Pyramid Model Training Packages are brought to you through a joint collaboration, the NH Department of Education and the
NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration.
NH Department of Education Free Pyramid Model Trainings

Register early as the trainings will fill up quickly.

Priority registration for all trainings will be given to practitioners and partners participating in iSocial. Non-iSocial practitioners are welcome to register and will receive registration confirmation on or after the date noted in the flyer, pending available seats in the training.
 
Your registration is not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation email from Penny Duffy ([email protected]). If you have accessibility needs for the training please contact Penny Duffy.
Looking for Introduction and Overview on the Pyramid Model?
Child Care Aware of NH (CCAoNH) powered by Southern New Hampshire Services is offering an Introduction and Overview to the Pyramid Model through the Progressive Training and TA Program. Through this Program, CCAoNH hopes to support you and your staff on cultivating quality programming through meaningful and intentional use of the Pyramid Model framework. This initiative consists of introducing the Pyramid Model into your program and illustrates how the framework can support children, staff and families. 
Early Childhood Pyramid Model Focused Collaborative
Monthly Topic: What is Prevent, Teach, Reinforce for Young Children (PTR-YC) and how can it strengthen social-emotional development?
Date: Monday, March 15, 2021
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Child Care Aware of NH powered by Southern New Hampshire Services offers a monthly, Pyramid Model Focused Early Childhood Collaborative Meeting for directors, administrators, teachers and other early childhood professionals. In March, we will talk about the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce process for Young Children (PTR-YC).
The emphasis will be on five universal classroom-wide practices that can lead to improved behavior for all children.
Click on the link below to access the NH Professional Registry and register for the Pyramid Model Collaborative Meeting.
Get Connected to the Pyramid Model
The Pyramid Model State Leadership Team is co-supported through public and private partnerships.

The preparation of this email was done by the Communication and PR Workgroup for the NH Pyramid Model State Leadership Team. This email was sponsored by Southern New Hampshire Services, Child Care Aware of NH. Child Care Aware of NH is financed under a Contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and the US Department of Health and Human Services.

The contents of the iSocial section was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H323A170029. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Sunyoung Ahn.