Where they overlap

The two approaches share a great deal of common ground.

  • Both are prevention-focused approaches that states, tribes, and communities have adopted.
  • Both focus on the critical importance of positive relationships in the early years.
  • Both help ECE providers create positive learning environments and promote social and emotional skills.
  • Both support children who exhibit challenging behaviors.
  • Both build the capacity of professionals and families to support young children's development.

Where to go next

Programs get more from the Pyramid Model when an IECMH consultant is on the team. The Practical Certificate in IECMHC builds that capacity. The people who wrote the national competencies teach it.