Reducing Suspension and Expulsion Practices in Early Childhood Settings
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children & Families, Early Childhood Development.
Audience: State Leaders
Program-Wide Implementation
Overview of program-wide implementation to use in the recruitment of implementation sites. Describes components, considerations, and addresses frequently asked questions.
Addressing BIRS Implementation Challenges
Are you using the BIRS or are you planning to use it and have questions about the Excel spreadsheet, the form, or how to begin using it in your program? This webinar will go through some of the common issues programs face when implementing the BIRS and address your questions.
Developing Expectations: The Happiest Child
Leadership teams can use this activity to get staff input on the program expectations.
Families: Let’s Talk Expectations!
Leadership teams can use this handout to get family input on the program expectations.
Re-Connecting and Building Relationships with Infants (Spanish)
Use this tip sheet to help practitioners of infants and toddlers intentionally plan and think about how to reconnect, help children transition back to the classroom, and support children’s social and emotional development after being away from the program.
Roadmap #7 – Data Decision-Making and Program-Wide Implementation of the Pyramid Model
This Roadmap provides programs with guidance on how to collect and use data to ensure the implementation of the Pyramid Model with fidelity and decision-making that improves positive child outcomes.
Vital Conversations With Young Children About Race: Part 1
In this two-part conversation, Dr. Phil Strain and Dr. Rosemarie Allen tackle some challenging topics and have a frank and important discussion about equity, black lives, and racism. They invite you to listen as they discuss the impact of racism on black children and their families, how to talk to children and families about race, what does it mean to be anti-racist early educator, and the importance of the Pyramid Model practices in efforts to be anti-racist.
Vital Conversations With Young Children About Race: Part 2
In this two-part conversation, Dr. Phil Strain and Dr. Rosemarie Allen tackle some challenging topics and have a frank and important discussion about equity, black lives, and racism. They invite you to listen as they discuss the impact of racism on black children and their families, how to talk to children and families about race, what does it mean to be anti-racist early educator, and the importance of the Pyramid Model practices in efforts to be anti-racist.
Behavior Incident Report System (BIRS) Overview
This fact sheet describes the BIR system, features, and value for an early childhood program.
