Office of Early Learning and Literacy Professional Learning Opportunities


July 11, 2023 - November 15, 2023

The Pyramid Model Webinars

This 3-session webinar series will provide early childhood educators and professionals with an introduction to the Pyramid Model and how to build onto a tiered approach to provide universal supports to all children to promote wellness, targeted services to those who need more support, and intensive services to those who need them.

Schedule

July 11
The Pyramid Model Tier 1 Universal Supports & Establishing the First 21 Days of School
This live webinar presents practices needed to ensure the promotion of the social development of all children and be prepared for the first 21 days of school. Live webinar from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 13
The Pyramid Model Tier 2: Responsive Teaching Practices to Support Positive Behaviors
This webinar will focus participants on targeted social emotional supports through explicit instruction in the areas of self-regulation, expressing and understanding emotions, developing social relationships, and problem-solving. Live webinar 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
July 18
The Pyramid Model Tier 3: Individual Supports
This live webinar will be comprised of practices related to individualized intensive interventions and behavior support plans. Live webinar from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Connecting South Carolina Early Learning Standards (SC-ELS) and the Pyramid Model (One-day Session)

Participants of these full-day sessions will leave understanding how to implement their learning with curriculum design, daily routines, transitions, and anecdotal notes to support the growth and development of all children, especially those with diverse learning needs. These in-person trainings will take place regionally across South Carolina.

Schedule

July 18
Pyramid Practices to Support the Growth & Development of All Children - UPSTATE
In-person, full-day session at the Laurens 55 Training Room, Laurens, SC.
July 25
Pyramid Practices to Support the Growth & Development of All Children - LOWCOUNTRY
In-person, full-day training session to be held at Men Riv Educational Center, Goosecreek, SC.
July 27
Pyramid Practices to Support the Growth & Development of All Children - MIDLANDS
In-person, full-day training session to be held at the Lexington 2 Adult Innovation Center, West Columbia, SC.

Pyramid Model Regional Cohorts (3-Day Sessions)

Register now for regional, three-day trainings designed to connect the Pyramid Model the development of executive functioning in young children. The purpose of the three-day trainings is to focus on ways to implement and sustain evidence-based approaches that support the learning and engagement of responsive relationships and designing high-quality supportive environments. These sessions are open to ALL early childhood education professionals. Recertification credit or SC Endeavors CEUs are available to those who attend all 3 sessions.

Schedule

September 06
AIKEN Pyramid Model Regional Cohort
All sessions for the Aiken Regional cohort will take place at Aiken County School District office, Aiken, SC. Mark your calendars for these sessions on September 6, October 19, and November 1, 2023.
September 12
LOWCOUNTRY Pyramid Model Regional Cohort
All sessions for the Lowcountry Cohort will be held at the James Island PD Center, Charleston SC. Mark your calendars for September 12, October 10, and November 7, 2023.
September 13
UPSTATE Pyramid Model Regional Cohort
All sessions for the Upstate will take place at Laurens 55 Training Room, Laurens, SC. Mark your calendars for September 13, October, 11, and November, 8, 2023.
September 13
PEEDEE Area Pyramid Model Regional Cohort
All sessions for the PeeDee area cohort will be held at Lee County School District office, Bishopville, SC. Mark your calendars for September 13, October 18, and November 11, 2023.
September 15
MIDLANDS Pyramid Model Regional Cohort
All sessions for the Midlands Cohort will be held at the Lexington 2 Adult Education Center, West Columbia, SC. Mark your calendars for September 15, October 20, and November 11, 2023.