Explore the website for the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations found at:

www.challengingbehavior.org

a. List who is involved at each tier of the

. Include families, specific professionals, and people working within early childhood programs. (30 points)

b. Describe what practices or policies come into play at each level. (20 points)

c. Practice with a partner having a difficult conversation with a team about the need for targeted interventions described at the top of the pyramid. How did this go? How do you know? (25 points)

d. How can you use strengths-based language and growth mindset to communicate the need for additional support? (10 points)