Early Childhood PBIS refers to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) implementation within early childhood settings. The Pyramid Model is a multi-tiered framework with a continuum of evidence-based practices to promote expected behavior, prevent problem behavior, and intervene when students need more support. (Including needs of all three tiers in the MTSS framework.) This model addresses the needs and contexts unique to programs serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers, including children in public school early childhood classrooms. It includes the practices, procedures, and data collection measures appropriate for young children and their families. Professional development is facilitated by AEA personnel who have experience providing professional development and coaching in the area of behavior and mental health support systems. 

This course is designed to support the use of a multi-tiered framework that offers a continuum of evidence-based practices in the preschool classroom to:

• Promote positive, expected behaviors
• Prevent challenging behaviors
• Provide targeted interventions for children who need additional support

The Pyramid Model is specifically tailored to meet the developmental needs and unique contexts of programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.  This course is designed to support those working in a preschool setting. It includes practices, procedures, and data collection methods that are developmentally appropriate for young children and supportive of their families. Specific module learning around the following is included in this course:

• Teaching social-emotional skills in the early years
• Implementing targeted social-emotional supports
• Addressing persistent challenging behavior through individualized interventions
•  An overview of Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children (PTR-YC)

Must have completed: Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS Preschool Modules Part 1)