Open Circle - Training

“I was skeptical about implementing another program in an overburdened curriculum. Through training I’ve gained tremendous respect for a program that can move a class in a most positive direction.”

“This training showed me the importance of building a cohesive community within my classroom and provided valuable tools to accomplish this.”

“My teaching practices as a whole are more solid as a result of this training.”

“Since we implemented Open Circle many years ago, I have seen a huge difference in children’s ability to resolve their own conflicts and monitor their own behavior.”

“Open Circle gives kids skills to work through their own issues. We’ve used other SEL programs that don’t work as well because kids are not taught the skills.”

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SPECIALIST
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ADMINISTRATOR
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PARENT PROGRAM
LEADER TRAINING

SUSTAINABILITY
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FEES

Training Programs -
Core Program for Grade-Level Teachers

Overview
This year-long program trains grade-level teachers to implement Open
Circle in their classrooms. Participants learn to facilitate Open Circle meetings, to teach social and emotional skills using the Open Circle Curriculum and to integrate Open Circle approaches throughout the school day. They also have opportunities to share experiences with other teachers who are implementing Open Circle in their classrooms. Research has shown that Open Circle increases elementary-grade students’ social skills, decreases violence and other problem behaviors, and supports an easier transition to middle school.

Participation in this program includes:
• Four 7-hour training days
• Classroom visits from a consultant to support effective
implementation
• 1 copy of the Open Circle Curriculum for your grade level
• Subscription to Newsline, Open Circle’s semiannual newsletter
• 28 Professional Development Points
• Continental breakfast and lunch at training events
• Optional 3 graduate credits from Framingham State College
additional fee and assignments required)

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for grade K-5 classroom teachers who will be implementing Open Circle for the first time. Participants are expected to commit to holding Open Circle meetings for approximately 15 minutes, twice per week throughout the school year. We require that schools train at least three teachers per year, unless all other grade-level teachers have been trained.

On-site Training Option
If you have 15 or more teachers to train in your school or district, we may be able to arrange on-site training for your group. Please contact us at info@open-circle.org or 781-283-2847 for details and fees.

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

Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley College Club at Wellesley College
~~• #1: July 16-17, 2008; January 8 & March 5, 2009~~
~~• #2: July 21-22, 2008; January 21 & March 10, 2009~~
~~• #3: July 23-24, 2008; January 20 & March 9, 2009~~
~~• #4: July 28-29, 2008; February 3 & April 13, 2009~~
~~• #5: August 4-5, 2008; January 15 & March 26, 2009~~
~~• #6: August 5-6, 2008; January 16 & March 18, 2009~~
~~• #7: August 6-7, 2008; January 13 & March 12, 2009~~
~~• #8: August 7-8, 2008; January 22 & March 6, 2009~~
~~• #9: August 14-15, 2008; February 4 & March 13, 2009~~
~~• #10: August 19-20, 2008; January 9 & March 19, 2009~~
~~• #11: September 9-10, 2008; January 26 & March 20, 2009~~
• #12: September 11-12, 2008; January 27 & March 27, 2009
~~• #13: September 16-17, 2008; January 29 & March 17, 2009~~
• #14: September 18-19, 2008; January 30 & April 14, 2009
~~• #15: September 23-24, 2008; January 23 & March 24, 2009~~
Note: if your preferred session is full, please send us your registration form
anyway, as we will create a waiting list for an overflow session.

Brockton, Massachusetts
The Conference Center at Massasoit Community College
~~• #MCC1: August 12-13, 2008; January 12 & March 16, 2009~~
• #MCC2: September 17-18, 2008; February 2 & March 23, 2009

Franklin, Massachusetts
Hampton Inn at 735 Union Street
~~• #FRA1: July 31-August 1, 2008; January 29 & March 26, 2009~~

Newark, New Jersey
The Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University, Newark
• #RUN1: August 21-22, 2008; February 4 & March 31, 2009
• #RUN2: September 24-25, 2008; February 5 & April 1, 2009

Fee: $875

Download Program Information
and Registration Form

For questions about this program or the status of your registration,
please contact us at info@open-circle.org or 781-283-2847.

Program Information
	Catalog of Programs
	Fees and Funding Guide
	Open Circle video

Registration Forms
	Core Program for Grade-Level Teachers
	Specialist Workshop
	Administrator Workshop
	Parent Program Leader Training
	Sustainability Program

Directions to Training
	Directions to our regional training sites

Publications
	Publications Order Form (for past trainees only)