Johanna Wasser is a Senior Research Assistant for Positive Early Learning Experiences (PELE) Center at the University of Denver. Her current projects include LEAP Model and PTR-YC consultation; and is part of the NCPMI Family Engagement Work Group. Johanna has dedicated her professional career to promoting social emotional competence and inclusion practices in early childhood … Read more
Ben Riepe, MA is an Inclusion Coaching Specialist for the Positive Early Learning Experiences (PELE) Center at the University of Denver. In addition to supporting the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations, Ben is staff on the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA). Ben has 13 years of experience as a Head Start teacher, coach, … Read more
Sessions focus on effective strategies that promote social-emotional development and address challenging behavior in young children birth to five years old through implementation of the Pyramid Model.
About the Fellows Program The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) is pleased to announce the application process for our fourth cohort of Fellows. This fellowship will focus on issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion as they intersect with Pyramid Model Implementation. We strongly encourage scholars who are multilingual; racially, ethnically, and culturally … Read more
Program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model refers to a systemic effort within a program for Pyramid Model implementation fidelity. In program-wide implementation, a leadership team guides the implementation process and develops the supports and infrastructure needed to ensure that implementation of the Pyramid Model can occur within the classrooms and services provided to children and … Read more
Amy Hunter is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who earned her Masters of Social Work degree at Boston University in 1995. Amy has a post graduate certificate from the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in early childhood mental health. Amy currently serves as an assistant professor at Georgetown University. In her capacity … Read more
Mary Louise Hemmeter, PhD, is a professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University. Her research focuses on effective instruction, social emotional development and challenging behavior, and coaching teachers. She has been a PI or Co-PI on numerous projects funded by the US Departments of Education and Health and Human Services. Through her work on the … Read more
The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) works to improve state and local capacity to implement, scale-up, and sustain effective practices and policies to equitably support the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children with, and at risk for, developmental delays or disabilities. NCPMI assists states and programs in developing sustainable systems for … Read more
The NCPMI faculty is committed to providing resources that reflect the best available information and evidence on practices and strategies related to improving young children’s social, emotional competence and behavior. One of the procedures we have adopted to help ensure we meet this goal is peer review of website print products. NCPMI print products are … Read more
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