Training and Technical Assistance
Welcome to the Pyramid Model Consortium’s Training and Technical Assistance page.
This page is the home for ongoing professional development events for and training to support Pyramid Model Implementation.
Check out the options below for available topics and opportunities.
Certain opportunities listed below will include a registration fee to attend.
This 4-hour session will provide a general overview of the updated Preschool modules and highlight key changes.
This overview session is for participants who are familiar with the Pyramid Model and have conducted trainings using the Preschool Modules. The presenter will provide a general overview of the content in the updated Pyramid Preschool Modules, highlighting key changes in content, terminology, activities, and materials.
Session Objectives:
- Share updated content from the Preschool Modules, highlighting key changes.
- Share approaches and resources to support trainers in using the new updated content.
The Pyramid Model Consortium is now offering open TPOT Reliability Training to Early Childhood providers!
Developed by the creators of the Pyramid Model for classrooms enrolling children 2–5 years of age, the TPOT™ is an in-depth tool that provides information on how well teachers are implementing practices related to universal, targeted, and individualized supports. This reliability training will provide support for your internal coach to conduct a classroom observation and teacher interview, uncovering detailed information about the quality of 14 key teaching practices, noting red flags that indicate areas for immediate support, and observing how teachers respond to challenging behaviors.
Prerequisites to attend a TPOT Reliability Event:
- Completed Preschool Pyramid Model Practices Training
- Practice-Based Coach Training
- TPOT Manual is required (can be purchased independently or as part of registration)
This training opportunity is designed for individuals or small groups looking to become reliable in the TPOT. The cost to attend a TPOT training is $300 per person, plus the cost of the TPOT manual. If you would like a schedule a TPOT Reliability training for your program/state please contact Anne Wimmer at [email protected].
The Pyramid Model Consortium is now offering open TPITOS Reliability Training to Early Childhood providers!
Modeled after the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT™) for Preschool Classrooms, TPITOS is for early childhood center-based programs caring for infants and toddlers. Focusing on teacher practices and classroom environment variables, TPITOS measures how well your program’s staff is fostering responsive, nurturing relationships with children and promoting strong social-emotional development in their earliest years.
Prerequisites to attend a TPITOS Reliability Event:
- Completed Infant/Toddler Pyramid Model Practices Training
- Practice-Based Coach Training
- TPITOS Manual is required (can be purchased independently or as part of registration)
This training opportunity is designed for individuals or small groups looking to become reliable in the TPITOS. The cost to attend a TPITOS training is $300 per person, plus the cost of the TPOT manual. If you would like a schedule a TPITOS Reliability training for your program/state please contact Anne Wimmer at [email protected].
The Pyramid Model Consortium is now offering Practice-Based Coach Training to Early Childhood providers!
Join us for a 2-day skill building workshop designed to support individuals coaching around the implementation of the Pyramid Model. The training utilizes a nationally recognized framework of coaching known as Practice Based Coaching (PBC). During this interactive workshop, coaches will have the opportunity to explore how to build collaborative partnerships with coaches. In addition, skill building opportunities will be provided to help coaches learn how to develop (a) shared goals and action plans, (b) conduct focused observations, and (c) have effective reflection and feedback meetings.
This section is dedicated to the Pyramid Model Implementation Data Systems (PIDS) technical assistance. At this time all office hours and targeted webinars are free of charge to attend.
If you have questions about PIDS or upcoming opportunities please email Summer Edwards – [email protected].
Register for Office Hours
Office hours are provided to ask questions, explore new parts of the data system and connect with other users.
Register for Targeted Topic Webinars
Webinars will be offered each month on a variety of topics from beginner level to more advanced sessions. Participants can expect a detailed, step-by-step demonstration of the selected topic in the PIDS system. Each webinar will provide time for questions and answers at the end of the demonstration.
This live webinar will demonstrate how PIDS can be used to record and track Master Cadre training events and activities.
Wed, November 29, 2023, 9:00 AM MST
User Experience Level: Intermediate
PIDS for State Leadership Teams
This live webinar will cover how PIDS can be used by State Leadership Teams.
Wed, December 13, 2023, 9:00 AM MST
User Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced
MORE WEBINARS COMING IN 2024
Have an idea for a training session you would like to submit? Send your thoughts to Summer Edwards, [email protected].
Click on the webinar title to view each recording.
- Setting up PIDS for TPOT/TPITOS data collection May 31, 2023
- Using Action Plans in PIDS June 28, 2023
- Behavior Incident Report (BIR) Tracking in PIDS July 19, 2023
- Running Reports in PIDS August 30, 2023
- PIDS Security – Exploring who can see & do what in PIDS Sept. 27, 2023
- PIDS for State Leadership Teams December 13, 2023
Resource Library Coming Soon!!