Join us for an engaging webinar introducing the Sector Planning and Implementation Team Benchmarks of Quality Tool (SPLIT)- a new NCPMI resource designed to help cross-sector leadership teams effectively implement and sustain the Pyramid Model. During this webinar, presenters will provide an overview of the tool and discuss how the SPLIT can support state leaders to design systems of collaboration, coordination, and planning to enhance their Pyramid Model implementation efforts across early childhood sectors.
Statewide Cross-Sector Implementation and the New Sector Planning and Implementation Team Benchmarks of Quality Tool
Date:
Mar 18, 2026Time:
3:00 PM(Eastern Time Zone)
Duration:
57 min
Related Resources
- Presentation Handout (coming soon)
- SPLIT BoQ
- SPLIT Cross-Sector Visual Handout
Certificate Info
NCPMI Presenter(s)

Ashley MacNish
Vanderbilt University
Ashley MacNish, MA, is an Educational Consultant for Vanderbilt University. In her role for the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations, Ashley provides training and technical assistance to programs implementing the Pyramid Model in early intervention. She uses her expertise to support product development and training for coaching, early intervention, and family engagement.

Beth Vorhaus
Vanderbilt University
Beth Vorhaus is a senior research scholar at Vanderbilt University. As a staff member with the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI), she focuses on state-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model and supports state leadership teams. As a social and emotional learning trainer and technical assistance provider, she develops and leads training for Pyramid Model research projects. Throughout her career, Beth has worked in the educational research field on grants involving social-emotional development, self-regulation, school readiness, pre-K, and family support. She started her career as a transition-first grade and kindergarten teacher. Along the way, she has trained teachers in curriculum and social-emotional development, consulted on classroom management and challenging behavior, and developed observation and assessment measures for curriculum and classroom evaluations. She holds a Master of Education in Human Development Psychology from Harvard University Graduate School of Education.


