Welcome to the Massachusetts Pyramid Plus Site!

This site has been created to act as a hub of information on the Pyramid Model work happening throughout the Commonwealth. Whether you are new to the Pyramid Model, a parent investigating ways to prevent challenging behavior in your young child, curious about the range of projects using the Pyramid Model, or looking for some Pyramid Model resources – you have come to the right place!

What is the Pyramid Model? The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children is a conceptual framework of evidence-based practices developed by two national, federally-funded research and training centers: The Center for the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) and The Technical Assistance Center for Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI). The Pyramid Model represents an approach to promote social emotional competence in infants and young children, including prevention and response to challenging behavior. Need to know more? Click here for a tour of the Pyramid Model.

Featured Resource

The Make Life Easier Series (TACSEI) is designed for parents, caregivers and teachers interested in making a potentially stressful experience run more smoothly. Tip sheets offer helpful tips to successful navigate a range of activities – from running errands, to even going to the dentist! These documents are available in English, Chinese, and Spanish.

Check out the Making Life Easier Series here.

Pyramid Model Centers