October 15, 2026 - May 13, 2027
PRESCHOOL COHORT
ePyramid Model Learning for Preschool Settings
The Preschool ePyramid Model Community of Practice Cohort provides Illinois I/ECMH Consultants with a free PD opportunity to build knowledge of Pyramid Model practices for preschool settings while reflecting with fellow consultants on application to consultation work.
Virtual Participation
Complete ePyramid Modules
Join Facilitated COPs
Earn PD Credit: 38 Hours
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Participants must attend all scheduled Community of Practice sessions to receive professional development credit.
October 15, 2026 • COHORT BEGINS
Participants will receive their ePyramid Model module access codes, initial module assignments, and instructions for getting started. Complete the assigned module(s) before the first Live Zoom Community of Practice on November 12.
LIVE ZOOM COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE SESSIONS
DATE
November 12, 2026
December 17, 2026
January 14, 2027
February 11, 2027
March 11, 2027
April 8, 2027
May 13, 2027
TIME
10:00AM - 11:30AM
10:00AM - 11:00AM
10:00AM - 11:00AM
10:00AM - 11:00AM
10:00AM - 11:30AM
10:00AM - 11:30AM
10:00AM - 11:30AM
EXPLORE PRESCHOOL ePYRAMID MODULES
Participants will complete assigned Preschool ePyramid Model modules throughout the cohort. Specific module assignments and completion timelines will be provided by the facilitator.
INTRODUCTION TO PYRAMID MODEL • 2 HOURS
Introduction to the Pyramid Model
An overview of the Pyramid Model framework and its research-based foundations, including prevention science, equity, trauma-informed care, and data-informed decision-making.
MODULE 1 • 6 HOURS
Nurturing and Responsive Relationships
Establishing nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community is the foundation of the Pyramid Model. This training focuses on practices for building relationships with children, promoting relationships between children, relationships with families that affirm family culture and identity, and relationships with team members.
MODULE 2 • 6 HOURS
HIgh-Quality, Supportive Environments
This module focuses on the practices for establishing high-quality supportive classroom environments that promote social-emotional skill development and prevent challenging behavior. Practices related to schedules, routines, transitions, promoting engagement, expectations, and rules are addressed in this module.
MODULE 3 • 6 HOURS
Teaching Social-Emotional Skills
Promoting social-emotional development is core to the Pyramid Model. This module provides training on the practices for teaching friendship skills, emotional literacy, self-regulation, and problem-solving.
MODULE 4 • 2 HOURS
Individualized Teaching of Social-Emotional Skills
This module guide practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted supports. Practices that are taught include: teaching systematically, peer-mediated intervention, planning for embedded instruction, and progress monitoring.
MODULE 5 • 6 HOURS
Addressing Challenging Behavior
This module provides the practices for understanding child challenging behavior, how to respond to challenging behavior, becoming aware of bias in responding, de-escalating behavior, and the components of developing a behavior support plan for children with persistent challenging behavior.
MODULE 6 • 1 HOUR
Overview of Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children
In this module, practitioners learn about the steps of Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children (PTR-YC) and how PTR-YC is used as a manualized process for conducting a functional behavioral assessment and developing a behavior support plan.
BEFORE YOU REGISTER
To receive professional development credit, participants must:
- Complete assigned ePyramid Model modules by the communicated deadlines.
- Attend all scheduled Community of Practice sessions.
- Participate in facilitated reflection and discussion during the CoPs.
- Complete any required evaluation or professional development credit documentation.
Please review the full Community of Practice schedule before registering to ensure you can attend all sessions.
READY TO JOIN THE PRESCHOOL COHORT?
Registration closes October 12, 2026. Space is limited.
Questions about the ePyramid Model Community of Practice cohorts?