Fact Sheet Archives - Pyramid Model Consortium

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January 12, 2026

Expelling Expulsion: Using the Pyramid Model to Prevent Suspensions, Expulsions, and Disciplinary Inequities in Early Childhood Programs

This fact sheet summarizes current research findings about suspension and expulsion of children—particularly children of color—from early childhood settings. Recommendations and suggestions are offered for using the Pyramid Model to address this national problem.

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January 12, 2026

Implementing Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support: The Evidence-Base of the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social-Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children

This document offers a brief overview on the development of the Pyramid Model and discusses the evidence for the Pyramid Model practices.

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January 12, 2026

Re-Connecting and Building Relationships with Infants

Use this tip sheet to help practitioners of infants and toddlers intentionally plan and think about how to reconnect, help children transition back to the classroom, and support children’s social and emotional development after being away from the program.

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January 12, 2026

Rebuilding the Pyramid: Reconnecting After a Break

Rebuilding the Pyramid: Reconnecting After a Break is a one page tip sheet to help preschool practitioners intentionally plan and think about how to support children’s use of social and emotional skills that are important to re-teach or remind children after being away from a classroom. Areas to focus on include: schedules and routines, supportive…

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January 12, 2026

Behavior Incident Report System (BIRS) Overview

This fact sheet describes the BIR system, features, and value for an early childhood program.

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January 12, 2026

Program-Wide Implementation

Overview of program-wide implementation to use in the recruitment of implementation sites. Describes components, considerations, and addresses frequently asked questions.