The following on-site programs could be scheduled at your school or an alternate location you provide. This information can also be found on page 5 of our Catalog of Program. For more information, please contact Jim Vetter, Director of Programs and Services, at jvetter@wellesley.edu or 781-283-2819.

Core Program for Grade-Level Teachers
See program information for details.

Specialist Workshop
See program information for details.

Support Staff Workshop
This 3-7 hour workshop introduces non-teaching staff (e.g. paraprofessionals, recess monitors, cafeteria staff) to key concepts, approaches and vocabulary that students are learning in Open Circle. It also explores specific ways support staff can use Open Circle in their
own work and in coordination with grade-level teachers.
FEE: $1,200-$2,000

Overview Presentation
This 1-2 hour presentation provides a basic introduction to the Open Circle approach, practices and vocabulary. It can be tailored to address staff members, parents or families in your school community.
FEE: $400-$800

Advanced Training Workshop
This 2-7 hour customized workshop will deepen Open Circle teachers’ facilitation skills, address challenges, and increase motivation and commitment to social and emotional learning. Topics are customized to your school’s needs and may include:
• Exploring successes and challenges in using Open Circle
• Fostering community among adults in your school
FEE: $600 -$2,000

Literature Connections Workshop
This 1-3 hour workshop explores how children’s literature can be used to enrich and extend Open Circle. Participants will receive an extensive bibliography of children’s literature with ideas for book-related activities that support Open Circle concepts.
FEE: $600-$2,000

Customized Consulting
We also provide customized consulting services to address particular needs of individual schools, including:
• Tailoring Open Circle to specific school populations
• Setting new goals for Open Circle at your school
• Integrating Open Circle with school initiatives
• Planning, implementing and assessing solutions for improved
   social interactions during lunch and recess
FEE: call for details