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Building the Pyramid: A School’s Journey to Pyramid Classroom Certification in Action, Edited by Andy Bondy, PhD, Catherine Horton, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, CAGS, and Vivian J. Bush, PhD, NCSP, 2026, 156 pages.

When a school commits to transforming teaching and learning for students with autism, remarkable things happen. Building the Pyramid captures the Sussex Consortium’s inspiring journey toward Pyramid Classroom Certification – a process that reshaped classrooms, strengthened leadership, and empowered educators to deliver functional, evidence-based instruction.

Grounded in the Pyramid Approach to Education®, this practical guide blends research, reflection, and real-world success. Through stories from teachers, consultants, and administrators, readers see how systematic training, storing reinforcement systems, and meaningful communication can create sustainable change.

Whether you are an educator, school leader, or behavior analyst, this book offers a proven blueprint for building effective, communication-rich learning environments that stand the test of time.