Pyramid Model for Family Child Care

How can family child care providers partner with families to support children’s social-emotional competence? This online course introduces the Pyramid Model as an ideal framework for helping FCC providers promote social-emotional development and address challenging behaviors. Keeping the unique needs and realities of FCC at the forefront, this ePyramid Module guides providers through understanding and implementing Pyramid Model practices within the specific context of family child care.

Designed for anyone working in or supporting FCC, this course addresses the distinctive features of family child care homes, such as flexible schedules, nurturing environments, and close family relationships. Through 12 modules covering a range of critical topics, providers will discover new ways to:

• identify and apply Pyramid Model strategies intentionally across mixed-age groups, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
• build nurturing and responsive relationships with children
• create high-quality child care environments
• teach essential social-emotional skills to children of all ages
• apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
• improve family engagement and leverage family-centered approaches
• manage their time and stay organized
• attend to their own well-being

Featuring 16 contact hours of high-quality, evidence-based instruction enhanced with video and examples, this cost-effective emodule is available online 24/7 and accessible for 12 months, so participants can learn at their own pace.

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After purchasing the module package, you will receive an email with your login information. If you do not receive this email within 2 business days, please contact support@trifoia.com. Your access to the modules will last for 365 days after purchase.

If you are purchasing access to the emodules for multiple staff members, Trifoia Support will reach out to you to set up each user's account.

Please note that this emodule package is non-refundable.

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