Open Circle

Open Circle is a program of
Wellesley Centers for Women

 


Coach Programs


Certified Coaches planning to coach:
•Download Coach Agreement

Coach Programs include the following:
• Coach Training
• Coach Institute for Coach Training Graduates

Coach Training
for Core Program Graduates

Overview
This year-long program trains graduates of the Core Program to become peer coaches for Open Circle in their school. Participants learn to provide the coaching component of the Core Program to colleagues implementing the Open Circle Curriculum. Recent research on best practices in social and emotional learning (SEL) highlights the importance of in-classroom coaching by colleagues for new SEL practitioners.

Participants are expected to:

  • Model an Open Circle Meeting for one to three peers participating in the Core Program and visit their classrooms twice during the year for peer coaching
  • Arrange biannual meetings and activities to energize and connect colleagues using Open Circle
  • Provide on-going, informal support to all teachers implementing Open Circle in their school
  • Submit a coaching agreement to Open Circle every year that they plan to coach peer Core Program attendees
  • Earn Coach recertification every 3 years at Coach Institute
Participation in this program includes:

  • Four 7-hour training days
  • Open Circle Coach Manual for each participant
  • 28 Professional Development Points (PDPs)
  • Optional 3 graduate credits from Framingham State University (additional fee and assignments required)
  • Coach certification for three years

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for educators who have completed the Core Program, have taught the Open Circle Curriculum, and are viewed as leaders by their peers.

This program requires a year-long commitment so that participants can practice and reinforce their learning over the course of one school year.

Schedule
All trainings are from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wellesley College Club at Wellesley College

Session Dates:

Day 1 & Day 2                          Day 3                          Day 4            
October 18 & 19, 2012              January 11, 2012         March 7, 2013


Download Coach Training Registration Form


Coach Institute
for Coach Training Graduates

Overview
This program presents the latest research findings and best practices for SEL and provides an opportunity to reflect on and enhance Open Circle coaching practice. Participants maintain their coach certification by attending this institute at least once every three years after completing the Coach Training program. Coaches are invited to attend this institute annually as we present new content each year.

Participation in this program includes:

  • One 7-hour training day
  • 7 Professional Development Points (PDPs)
  • Open Circle Coach Institute Manual for each participant
  • Coach certification for three additional years

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for educators who have completed the Coach Training.

Schedule
Institute is from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wellesley College Club at Wellesley College

Date: November 8, 2012

Download Coach Institute Registration Form

Planning to coach this year?
Download Coach Agreement

For questions about our programs or the status of your registration,
please contact us at info@open-circle.org or 781-283-3277.






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