Rick Adams

Where to Find Pyramid Model Training in 2025 (Post-MNCoE)

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Pyramid Model Training in 2025

The Pyramid Model for Social-Emotional Competence is a proven framework designed to help young children develop essential social and emotional skills. With a tiered approach to teaching social-emotional competence, it empowers educators and caregivers to support children in managing emotions, building relationships, and preventing challenging behaviors. As more professionals understand the importance of social-emotional development, … Read more

Paraprofessional Training Guide: Supporting Inclusion in the Classroom

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Paraprofessional Training Guide

In today’s educational environment, creating an inclusive classroom is more important than ever. With diverse student populations, educators are increasingly tasked with ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, have access to a high-quality education. Paraprofessionals play a pivotal role in making this happen. By supporting both students and teachers, paraprofessionals help … Read more

Evidence-Based Quality Intervention Practices (EQIP): A Summary

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Evidence-Based Quality Intervention Practices

In healthcare, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care is always the top priority. However, the real challenge lies in identifying the most effective ways to improve healthcare practices and outcomes. Evidence-Based Quality Intervention Practices (EQIP) provide a comprehensive framework for improving care quality by using scientific evidence to guide decision-making. By relying on … Read more

Understanding Your Child’s IEP: A Guide for Minnesota Parents

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Child’s IEP

If you’re a parent in Minnesota navigating the world of special education, you may have heard the term IEP Individualized Education Program come up frequently. The IEP is a crucial tool that can make a big difference in your child’s academic success and overall development. However, understanding what an IEP entails, how it’s created, and … Read more

Implementing PTR-YC (Prevent-Teach-Reinforce) for Challenging Behaviors

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Dealing with challenging behaviors in young children can be incredibly overwhelming for parents, educators, and caregivers. Whether it’s disruptive behavior in a classroom or at home, understanding how to address these behaviors in a constructive and effective way is key to fostering positive change. One approach that has gained significant traction in behavioral interventions is … Read more

The Hexagon Tool: Is Your School Ready for New Initiatives?

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The Hexagon Tool

The Hexagon Tool is a structured decision-making framework designed to help schools and organizations evaluate new initiatives before adopting them. Rather than focusing on excitement or pressure to act, the tool guides teams through six essential areas that influence implementation success.

Practice-Based Coaching (PBC): The 3-Step Cycle Explained

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Practice-Based Coaching

Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) is a structured professional development model built around goal setting, focused observation, and reflective feedback. Widely used in education, the three-step cycle helps practitioners translate evidence-based strategies into sustained improvements in everyday practice.