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State early‑education team outlines training, consultation and referral supports to reduce exclusionary discipline
Summary
Staff from the state early‑education agency described a multi‑tiered technical‑assistance program for early childhood providers that emphasizes the Pyramid Model, classroom practices, consultation and referrals to behavioral‑health partners, and plans to expand capacity to address a waiting list for services.
The state early‑education team presented a suite of training, consultation and referral supports intended to help early childhood programs manage challenging behaviors, reduce exclusionary discipline and link children and families to mental‑health services.
Presenters described a multi‑tiered Pyramid Model of supports, direct classroom‑level strategies and a mix of technical assistance, consultation and referral pathways to community behavioral‑health providers. Eugenia (EEC staff) said the program aims to give teachers “the capacity to identify their students’ feelings” and to “teach them how to regulate those emotions,” linking classroom practice to longer‑term social‑emotional benefits for children.
EEC staff framed the initiative as a prevention‑oriented system that operates at three levels: universal/classroom‑wide supports; targeted group interventions for children who need more skill development; and individualized, focused interventions for children with the highest needs. The presenters emphasized five…
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