The Center of Excellence for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Consultation (CoE) is a national center that promotes young children's mental health, their families, and early childhood staff through high-quality consultation. The CoE advances the field by providing training, technical assistance, and resources.
This strategic plan outlines Maryland's efforts to enhance and coordinate its Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMHC) professional development system. The goal is to strengthen the early childcare and education (ECE) workforce's ability to support social-emotional development, address behavioral and mental health issues, and promote family well-being.
The Pyramid Model Equity Coaching Guide provides the classroom coach with a reflection tool to examine the implementation of Pyramid Model practices through the lens of culturally responsive practices and identification of implicit bias.
This onboarding series is designed to prepare IECMHC consultants for their roles in Maryland. The videos consist of asynchronous trainings that provide an overview of the components of this work. These trainings aim to equip consultants with the necessary knowledge and skills to support children, educators, and families effectively
The Outcome Monitoring System (OMS) is the State of Maryland's mandatory data collection system for consultation work across the state.
The Routine-Based Support Guide was developed to assist teachers in creating effective strategies for addressing challenging behaviors in young children. This guide provides practical tools and resources to help educators problem-solve and implement supportive plans tailored to each child's needs.
This resource video from the Center of Excellence for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (CoE for IECMHC) provides valuable information about Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC). The video serves as an introduction to the Center's mission and highlights the technical assistance and professional development available to programs, communities, states, territories, and tribal communities.
Zero to Three is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood development for infants and toddlers. Its mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life by providing essential tools, policies, and resources for parents, professionals, and policymakers. This page will direct you to valuable resources focused on understanding Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH), which encompasses the developing capacity of infants and young children to form close and secure relationships, manage and express a full range of emotions, and explore their environment—all within the context of family, community, and culture.