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What’s all the “buzz” about? Welcome to 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!
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Self Care Resource - to support you!


Trainer Resources - to support your thinking! 

The Pyramid Model Team knows that Session 8 (Creating a Functional Behavior Plan) of the 8 Part PM Training can feel tricky to facilitate and we are committed to helping you feel comfortable presenting the content. During a breakout group during the Supporting Families Together Association’s (SFTA) Annual YoungStar Meeting, Julie Betchkal will be providing resources and information to help folks better understand and train Session 8 . Also, below are some resources that might be helpful as you think about how to help your participants reflect on the “why” of challenging behavior and come up with strategies that prevent, teach and reinforce!

Session 8 - Function Based Problem Solving 
Upcoming Training and Learning Opportunities
Community of Practice Learning Opportunity: Pyramid Model Reducing Implicit Bias e-Module Training

At our fall Community of Practice, we will have the unique opportunity to view The Pyramid Model Reducing Implicit Bias e-Module Training together as a learning community!  After we complete the module together, Infant Mental Health Consultants will guide respectful reflection and discussion around the content and it’s application to our work. Dates and Times for your Regional Communities of Practice are shown below…
Regional Pyramid Model CoPs 

8:30 to 12:00

Northwest Region: Friday, October 2nd
Northeast Region: Friday, October 9th
Southern Region: Friday, October 30th 

You should have received an email with registration information! If you did not and are interested in attending, please check with your Regional Lead. (contact info below)

October 19-21, 2020 (via live webinar)
The 2020 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference is scheduled for October 19-21. Due to the pandemic, this year’s conference will follow a flexible online format. Each day will feature three to four carefully selected webinar sessions, many with a focus on equity. If you cannot attend the live webinar, you will be able to view the video at your convenience the week following the conference.

Scholarships are available to offset costs for Pyramid Model Trainers who would like to attend the WIAIMH 2020 Fall Conference! If you are interested please contact your Pyramid Model Regional Lead. Contact information for Regional Leads is at the end of this newsletter.
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.
Online Pyramid Model Training is Available!
The Wisconsin Pyramid Model Team has worked to ensure access to online Pyramid Model Training in Wisconsin through the development of 2 Pyramid Model e-Module courses (Birth to Five and Preschool). Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WI-AIMH) is supporting new e-Modules Reflective Coaches so there is access to Pyramid Model online training throughout the state now and in the future. 
. Those interested in becoming e-Module Trainers need to have had previous experience training the 8 Part Pyramid Model Series. If you have any questions or needs related to providing e-Modules Online Pyramid Model Training please contact Becky Buck (PM Regional Lead and PM Training Coordinator) at bbuck@wiaimh.org.
We Need Your Help!

We’ve shifted from the Collaborating Partners website to the WI-AIMH site. 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) truckdashel@wiaimh.org

Jenny Durand (Southern Region)

Becky Buck (Northwestern Region)
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