IECMHC, Pyramid Model, or both

Which approach does each of these describe? Sort these 15 attributes from the two documents.

  1. Brings a manualized set of practices, the Inventory of Practices for Promoting Children's Social Emotional Competence.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under the Pyramid Model.

  2. Delivered by consultants who are licensed or license-eligible, or who come from an early childhood education background with specialized IECMH training.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under IECMHC.

  3. A prevention-focused approach that promotes young children's social and emotional development.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under Both.

  4. Relies on a coach who focuses exclusively on implementing the framework and its practices with fidelity.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under the Pyramid Model.

  5. Identifies signs of a developmental disorder or mental health issues, and connects families with specialized mental health care.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under IECMHC.

  6. Supports children who exhibit challenging behaviors.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under Both.

  7. Uses clinical skills and mental health training to assess an individual child, caregiver, or program's needs.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under IECMHC.

  8. Includes practices such as greeting children by name and defining boundaries in learning centers.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under the Pyramid Model.

  9. Helps ECE providers create positive learning environments and promote social and emotional skills.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under Both.

  10. Helps address concerns such as parental depression, substance misuse, and a history of trauma.

    Not quite.

    The document places this under IECMHC.

  11. Draws on implementation science as a theoretical foundation.

    Not quite.

    The crosswalk places this under Both.

  12. Receives reflective supervision that focuses on relationships and the meaning of interactions.

    Not quite.

    The crosswalk places this under IECMHC.

  13. Observes teaching practices with the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool.

    Not quite.

    The crosswalk places this under the Pyramid Model.

  14. Works across the full service continuum: promotion, prevention, and intervention.

    Not quite.

    The crosswalk places this under Both.

  15. Guides a program leadership team to build the infrastructure for program-wide implementation.

    Not quite.

    The crosswalk places this under the Pyramid Model.

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.