Innovations Institute

11/10/2025

La primera conferencia del modelo pirámide del noreste fué un éxito con seis sesiones La primera conferencia del modelo pirámide del noreste fué un éxito con seis sesiones proporcionadas en español con tópicos variados incluyendo el cerebro social y la pirámide en el cuidado infantil familiar. ¡Gracias a todos los asistentes!
The first Northeast Pyramid Model Conference was a success with six sessions provided in Spanish with varied topics including the social brain and the Pyramid in family child care. Thank you to all who attended!



Connecticut Office of Early Childhood UConn School of Social Work

11/07/2025

On behalf of the Innovations team working at the inaugural Conference, a heartfelt thank you to all who attended!

We held over 36 workshops with almost 450 attendees, 16 exhibitors, 2 keynotes with Lise Fox, PhD from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations and Jeanette Betancourt from Sesame Workshop, resulting in wonderful connections among the community throughout the northeast region, and a celebration of all things .

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood UConn School of Social Work

11/06/2025

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UConn School of Social Work

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

This November, we’re proud to support Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention & Education (HOPE) Month, a campaign designed to raise awareness of and the importance of preventing and reducing factors contributing to runaway incidents and youth homelessness.

1800RUNAWAY.org & National Runaway Safeline will host two Lunch & Learn webinars this month on 11/6 (tomorrow) and 11/20, both at 2:00 PM ET. The focus will be on how state and local agencies collaborate to serve runaway and homeless youth.

General info on & webinar registration: s.uconn.edu/hope-month

11/04/2025

🎉 At the recent conference, the very first Northeast Pyramid Champion Award was presented to the Plainville Early Learning Center in Plainville, CT.

🥇 This award recognizes a program or individual exemplifying what it means to bring the framework to life — not just through benchmarks of quality & professional development, but in the everyday moments that shape children’s growth & teachers’ confidence.

🏆 According to their coach, Christopher Badenhop, “the Plainville Early Learning Center has shown an unwavering commitment to nurturing the social & emotional development of every child & every adult in their program. Through their dedication, the Pyramid Model has become more than a framework — it has become part of their culture.”

👏 Congratulations to the Plainville Early Learning Center!

11/04/2025

🎉 At the recent conference, the very first Northeast Pyramid Champion Award was presented to the Plainville Early Learning Center in Plainville, CT.

🥇 This award recognizes a program or individual exemplifying what it means to bring the framework to life — not just through benchmarks of quality & professional development, but in the everyday moments that shape children’s growth & teachers’ confidence.

🏆 According to their coach, Chris Badenhop, “the Plainville Early Learning Center has shown an unwavering commitment to nurturing the social & emotional development of every child & every adult in their program. Through their dedication, the Pyramid Model has become more than a framework — it has become part of their culture.”

👏 Congratulations to the Plainville Early Learning Center!

UConn School of Social Work Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

11/03/2025

📊 How do we know care coordination is working? We measure what matters.

Join us for Webinar 3 — Monitoring Outcomes: Building Accountability & Learning Loops on Thursday 11/6 (1–4pm ET).

This final session of the Fall 2025 FOCUS Webinar Series will explore:
🔶 How to track progress at the youth/family level
🔶 Building feedback loops for continuous improvement
🔶 Using data to strengthen practice and systems of care

Don’t miss this powerful closing session — register here: s.uconn.edu/focus-reg

10/30/2025

The inaugural conference has been a labor of love for the folks designing it and making all the pieces come together so seamlessly.

Innovations Institute is beyond grateful for the partnership of the following organizations:
💠 Connecticut Pyramid Model Partnership
💠 Massachusetts Pyramid Model State
💠 New Hampshire Pyramid Model
💠 New York Pyramid Model State
💠 Vermont Early MTSS Pyramid Model

10/29/2025

Ranked among the top 9% of all programs nationwide, UConn School of Social Work's Master of Social Work program trains students for clinical practice and to advocate for improved social policies and services.

Applications for regular admission at the Hartford campus are being accepted through 11/1/2025.

For more info or to apply: s.uconn.edu/apply-msw

10/28/2025

🌟 Happening Today at 12 PM! 🌟

Join us for today’s Lunch & Plenary Keynote as we honor the Inaugural Northeast Pyramid Champion Awardee.

Immediately following the award presentation, we are honored to welcome Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Workshop for today’s lunch and plenary keynote. 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!

📍 Mystic Marriott Ballroom
📅 Tuesday, October 28 at 12:00 PM

10/27/2025

Day 1 Recap 🌟
• Key insights on implementation and coaching
• Powerful examples of inclusive practices
• Energizing connections across the nation

Tomorrow: more workshops, practical tools, and community.

See what’s ahead: s.uconn.edu/ne-pm-agenda