Expanding and Scaling the Pyramid Model in Pre- Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms in Districts Across the U.S.

2024

This project will scale the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Young Children in Pre-Kindergarten (PreK) and Kindergarten (K) classrooms in diverse districts in states across the country. The Pyramid Model provides tiered practices that teachers implement in their classroom to address the social-emotional and behavioral needs of children with all children including those with high needs. This project will include a rigorous evaluation of the implementation and efficacy of the Pyramid Model across eight districts in four states (TN, NC, NE, and CA) with a diverse student sample. Pyramid Model intervention will include teacher training and Practice-Based Coaching, delivered by district coaches. Coaches will receive training and ongoing support from research staff to ensure the intervention is implemented with fidelity and to ensure sustainability after the project ends. A key component of this project will be partnering with districts to scale and build the capacity for sustaining Pyramid Model implementation in Pre-K and K classrooms beyond their participation in this project.

pyramid model pre kindergarten

Performing Research or Evaluation

Education & Early Intervention

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Disadvantaged Circumstances

National

Federal

N/A