From the #NEPyramid2025 → lasting change > quick fixes.
Dr. Lise Fox: “When there’s a crisis…plan for a long-term solution.”
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⭐️The UConn School of Social Work Innovations Institute recently hosted the Northeast Pyramid Model Conference, focusing on the pyramid model—a framework for supporting the social and emotional development of young children. 👩‍🦱👶👧 About 450 participants attended.

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On behalf of the team working at the #NEPyramid2025 Conference, thank you to all attendees! We held 36+ workshops w/ ~450 attendees, 16 exhibitors, 2 keynotes w/ Lise Fox & Jeanette Betancourt, resulting in wonderful connections & a celebration of all things #PyramidModel. @uconnssw.bsky.social

Plainville Early Learning Center in Plainville, CT received the first Northeast Pyramid Champion Award at the inaugural Northeast Regional Pyramid Model Conference on October 28, 2025.

At the #NEPyramid2025 conference, the first NE Pyramid Champion Award was presented to the Plainville Early Learning Center in CT. This award recognizes a program or individual exemplifying what it means to bring the #PyramidModel framework to life. Congrats to the Plainville Early Learning Center!

🎉 At the #NEPyramid2025 conference, the 1st Northeast Pyramid Champion Award was presented to the Plainville Early Learning Center in CT. Congrats to PELC for exemplifying what it means to bring the #PyramidModel framework to life!
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#NEPyramid2025 has been a labor of love for the folks designing it & making it come together. Innovations grateful for the partnership of the following organizations:
💠 CT Pyramid Model Partnership
💠 MA Pyramid Model State
💠 NH Pyramid Model
💠 NYS Pyramid Model State
💠 VT Early MTSS Pyramid Model

Join us at noon for the #NEPyramid2025 Lunch & Plenary Keynote as we welcome Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, SVP of US Social Impact at Sesame Workshop. We’re thrilled to have her join us as we gather to connect, comfort & inspire our youngest children. You won’t want to miss this!

Workshop Spotlights: What hands-on strategies did you you learn in today's workshops? So much to learn at #NEPyramid2025 -- from inclusive practices to coaching & fidelity supports and more. We saw some great brainstorming taking place! Drop a quick tip you've learned & keep following #NEPyramid2025

Tucker Turtle joined at the inaugural Northeast Regional Pyramid Model Conference! With our Parent, Infant & Early Childhood Co-Director Kate Sweeney! Tucker teaches young children how to self-regulate their emotions & was brought by the NY Association for Children and Families! #NEPyramid2025

"When there is a crisis, at the end of the day, you plan for a long term solution. You don't just hope the crisis won't be there tomorrow." Thank you Dr. Lise Fox for sharing your work on the Pyramid Model at #NEPyramid2025.

⭐ Only 1 day until we come together for the inaugural #NEPyramid2025 in Mystic, CT!

⭐ Join educators, coaches & leaders to strengthen practice & community for young children’s social-emotional development.

💡 What are you most excited for? Drop a comment! ⬇️

🔗 Details: s.uconn.edu/ne-pm-conf

The Northeast Regional Pyramid Model Conference agenda is live! Dive into session titles, tracks, and speakers and plan your time in Mystic.

🔍 Explore the agenda: s.uconn.edu/ne-pm-agenda
📅 October 27-28
📍 Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

#NEpyramid2025 #PyramidModel #EarlyChildhood #YoungChildren

**Due to internet challenges today, Monday, October 20, 2025, our registration system for next week's Northeast Regional Pyramid Model Conference has been intermittently down. If you experience difficulties registering, please try again later. Thank you for your patience. #NEpyramid2025

Thrilled to share that Elena Trueworthy, Interim Commissioner of The CT Office of Early Childhood, will deliver opening remarks at the NE Regional Pyramid Model Conference this month in Mystic, CT!
📅 October 27 & 28
📍 Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
🔗 s.uconn.edu/ne-pm-conf
#NEpyramid2025

✨ Keynote Alert! ✨

Jeanette Betancourt, EdD (Sesame Workshop) joins #NEPyramid2025 with “Connecting, Comforting & Inspiring Our Youngest Children.”

📅 Tues 10/28 | 12 PM ET
💡 Free resources, resilience & joy through the power of Sesame Street

🔗 s.uconn.edu/ne-pm-conf