North Dakota

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North Dakota- Empowering Families Elevating Futures.

From childcare programs and Best in Class classrooms to Head Start, Part B/619 preschool services, and Part C early intervention, we’re working side by side to build strong foundations for our youngest learners.

The Pyramid Model helps educators and families create positive relationships, nurturing environments, and responsive teaching strategies—while also providing supports for children who need individualized guidance.

In North Dakota, we’re not just checking boxes—we’re building real, connected systems that help every child feel like they belong. Together, we’re creating spaces where children grow, families are empowered, and providers feel confident and supported.

Let’s keep growing, together—one tier at a time.

Our Statewide Mission:

ND children, families, and practitioners have strategies to support early relationships in inclusive community settings through a sustainable, effective, and collaborative early childhood system.

Our Statewide Vision:

This collaboration promotes a statewide system of early childhood professionals utilizing evidence-based social-emotional practices in supporting young children and families in a sustained, effective workforce.

To learn more about the Pyramid Model practices select the Pyramid Model tab at the top of this page.

To learn more about a specific program and how your program can participate in coaching select your programs tab at the top of this page.

The North Dakota Pyramid Model State Leadership Team is a collaborative partnership made up of diverse members who collectively guide, advance, and sustain the high-fidelity implementation of the Pyramid Model across early childhood settings in the state.

The Pyramid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development.  The Pyramid Model was developed by two national, federally funded research and training centers.  These centers’ faculty represent nationally recognized researchers and program developers in the areas of social skills and challenging behavior.

The Who and The Where?

The blue icons are the programs working on completing program-wide training.

The orange icons are the programs who have completed program-wide training. 

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In North Dakota, Part C Early Intervention is using the Pyramid Model to support the social-emotional development of infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. This framework helps early intervention professionals’ partner with families to build nurturing relationships, create supportive home environments, and respond effectively to each child’s unique needs. Together, we’re laying the foundation for lifelong learning, one relationship at a time.

ANNOUNCEMENTS!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO COHORT 1 completed their initial training at the end of May of 2025.

Region 2- Minot State Infant Development

Early Intervention Director: Rebecca Foster

Program Coach: Rebecca Foster/Brooke Rosenau

Data Coordinator: Katlin Pierce

Behavior Specialist: Katlin Pierce

Practitioner Coach: Marie Cutaiar, Brooke Rosenau

Region 6- T&K Early Intervention

Early Intervention Directors: Kristy Lorenz and Tristy Carroll

Program Coach: Megan Bergman

Data Coordinator: Megan Bergman

Behavior Specialist: Danica Brekken

Practitioner Coach: Lacey Wagner, Megan Bergman

Region 7 & 8 Kids, HIT Inc.

Vice President: Jill Staudinger

Program Coach: Mackenzie Grinsteinner

Data Coordinator: Nicole Hutzenbiler

Behavior Specialist: Kylie Beiswenger

Practitioner Coach: Ashley Johnson, Sheri Showalter

COHORT 2 Link Click Here

Questions?