Pyramid Model State Leadership Team Guidance for Preventing the Use of Suspension and Expulsion and Promoting Equitable, Inclusive, and Culturally Responsive Practice

This document provides state leadership teams with guidance on how to prevent suspension and expulsion by integrating with existing efforts, including the Pyramid Model, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS), inclusion, and State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) efforts.