NH Pyramid Model
Collaborative E-News
August 2021
This E-Newsletter specifically outlines statewide collaborative efforts to provide information and resources on the Pyramid Model.
Welcome August!
This month we are continuing to celebrate the work of Pyramid Model implementation sites around the state and sharing resources to support your work.
New Pyramid Model Resource
The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) just released a revised "Providing Positive Feedback and Encouragement" Tip Sheet that includes nonverbal encouragement! Some of these forms of positive feedback include: Giving a thumbs up, using a special handshake and imitating a child's sounds or words.
Implementation Site Spotlight
Spotlight On:
Minds in Motion

Susan Vincent, director from Minds in Motion Inc. Child Care Center (MIM) in Nashua, with support from the Preschool Development Grant has been working with her staff since November 2020 to implement the Pyramid Model with the providers in their program. "...To encourage [staff] participation and model progress toward a final goal," Susan created a series of bulletin boards visible to everyone who enters and exits the building. Sandy Hogan, MIM's Pyramid Model Program Coach, wrote that "The team and the entire staff are very proud of the major changes they have made and the positive outcomes they are seeing with children."
Implementation Site Spotlight
Spotlight On:
Keene Day Care Center

Beginning in 2018, Keene Day Care Center, began to implement the Pyramid Model at their center, supported by the iSocial State Personnel Development Grant. Suelaine Poling, KDCC’s director said that this past spring, a teacher had an idea to create to create a bulletin board that included art work from both children and families. The teachers invited families to make flowers which were attached to the bulletin board in the main hallway where all could see. They could use the provided template or make their own creation.  The title of the banner read: “Social Emotional Skills Showers Bring Friendship Flowers.” Under the title were raindrops that included photos of the children as they demonstrated various social skills the center has been working on. The idea was that when these social skills happen, children and families grow. 
iSocial Update
The iSocial Community Collaboratives have proven to be essential partners in forming and developing the statewide system!
The vision of iSocial has always been to promote state and local collaboration to build a sustainable system where early childhood settings have the resources and access to evidence-based coaching, training, and other supports needed to successfully implement the Pyramid model. The Community Collaboratives have proven to be essential partners in informing and developing this statewide system. Together, with the work and contribution of each Community Collaborative participating in iSocial, this integrated system is becoming a reality. 
Pyramid Model Trainings
Monday and Wednesday, August 23 & 25, 2021 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Wednesday and Thursday, September 1 & 2, 2021 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Tuesday August 31, 2021 from 12:30-2:00pm 

Thursday and Friday, September 9 & 10, 2021 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 2 & 3, 2021  9:00am to 4:00pm 

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 (Penny.Duffy@doe.nh.gov). If you have accessibility needs for the training please contact Penny Duffy.
New Free Training Now Available on ProSolutions
Building Positive Social Emotional Skills for All Children: Introducing the Pyramid Model Framework

ProSolutions now offers a free, one-hour orientation to the Pyramid Model.  It is a self-paced course available to take anytime.
If your interest is piqued and you want to learn more about the Pyramid Model, ProSolutions also offers 6 additional free courses.

PTAN is grateful to its funder, DHHS/Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration for the financial support to make this introductory course available
Get Connected to the Pyramid Model
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We are looking for:
  • PM success stories within your programs
  • PM training opportunities
  • Process, Practice Based and other coaching experiences
  • Updates on PM systems work
  • New opportunities for providers and families to explore and implement the PM
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  • Family Child Care
  • Preschools or Early Childhood
  • Family Support
  • Head Start
  • Higher Education
  • Preschool Special Education
  • Family-Centered Early Supports and Services
The Pyramid Model State Leadership Team is co-supported through public and private partnerships.

This email was prepared 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.