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The Wisconsin Pyramid Model Trainer Buzzzzz.....

What’s all the “buzz” about? Welcome to the newest edition of the Pyramid Model Trainer Buzz!  This is a trainer newsletter that 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 quarterly throughout the year!  
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!


Trainer Resources - to support your thinking! 
One of our most important jobs as trainers is to encourage our participants to reflect on their own experiences, culture and teaching practices. There are different ways of “reflecting” but overall it’s the same ongoing process. Observing, listening, thinking deeply about the meaning of what you have observed and heard, and using that information to inform your practice and continually respond and reflect. Reflection helps teachers think about their caregiving practices and develop greater self-awareness. Below are some resources for encouraging reflection that might be useful as you encourage your participants to reflect on how they are with young children and families.
 
Preschool and General Reflection:

Infant/Toddler Reflection:

Upcoming Training and Learning Opportunities
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 Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler 8 Part Series Training Content. It is now ready for a real-life trial run! 

We have secured Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler Trainers from each of our three regions to pilot the revised content during the summer/fall of 2021. It is our hope that the pilots will inform any further revisions that need to be made and we can provide a roll out of the new content in the winter of 2021-2022.

Wisconsin Pyramid Model 8 Part Series: Training Revisions Needed!
We are planning to edit the Wisconsin Pyramid Model 8 Part Series in the upcoming months. A small group of experienced trainers will be surveyed asking for specific and corrective feedback on the 8 part content. These survey responses will be reviewed by a small editing team led by a Pyramid Model Lead. Edited content will then be piloted with a potential roll out of the new content expected in late 2022.
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.
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.
Upcoming Pyramid Model Training

The Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WI-AIMH) is pleased to provide a calendar of upcoming Pyramid Model Trainings. 
The link to upcoming training is below..

You can continue to find Pyramid Training offerings across the state on the Registry Training calendar as well.
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.  
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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