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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ADMINISTRATOR
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PARENT PROGRAM
LEADER TRAINING

SUSTAINABILITY
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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 Open Circle’s quarterly E-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)

The Core Program requires a year-long training commitment so that participants can practice and reinforce their learning from the beginning through the end of the school year.

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 hold 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 teachers in your school or district who are not able to come to our regional training sites, we may be able to arrange on-site training for your group. Additional fees may apply. 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.

Brockton, Massachusetts
The Conference Center at Massasoit Community College
• #MCC1: August 6-7, 2009; January 13 & March 18, 2010
• #MCC2: September 16-17, 2009; January 15 & March 19, 2010

Dorchester, Massachusetts
Dotwell at 450 Washington Street (public transportation accessible)
• #DOT1: July 27-28, 2009; January 28 & March 4, 2010
• #DOT2: August 12-13, 2009; January 29 & March 5, 2010

Newark, New Jersey
The Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University, Newark
•#RUN1: August 20-21, 2009; February 2 & March 9, 2010
•#RUN2: September 16-17, 2009; February 3 & March 10, 2010

Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley College Club at Wellesley College
•#WCC1: July 14-15, 2009; January 6 & February 25, 2010
•#WCC2: July 20-21, 2009; January 7 & February 26, 2010
•#WCC3: July 22-23, 2009; January 7 & March 1, 2010
•#WCC4: August 4-5, 2009; January 8 & March 2, 2010
•#WCC5: August 10-11, 2009; January 11 & March 16, 2010
•#WCC6: August 18-19, 2009; January 20 & March 10, 2010
•#WCC7: September 14-15, 2009; January 21 & March 15, 2010
•#WCC8: September 21-22, 2009; January 22 & March 9, 2010
•#WCC9: September 29-30, 2009; January 25 & March 17, 2010

Fee with Open Circle Staff Consultant: $925 per person
Fee with Consulting Teachers: $700 per person

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
	Program Packages
	Open Circle video

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Forms for 2009-10
	Core Program for Grade-Level Teachers
	Administrator Workshop
	Consulting Teacher Training
	Experienced Consulting Teacher Program
	Specialist Workshop
	Parent Program Leader Training
	Sustainability Program

Directions to Training
	Directions to our regional training sites

Publications
	Publications Order Form (for past trainees only)