Welcome
Open Circle provides a unique, evidence-based social and emotional learning program for grades K-5. Working with administrators, educators, counselors, and staff from across the school, Open Circle aims to:
- Proactively develop children’s skills for recognizing and managing emotions, empathy, positive relationships and problem solving
- Help schools develop a community where students feel safe, cared for and engaged in learning.
Open Circle News
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NEWS: EDWEEK - Why We Can't Have Social and Emotional Learning Without Equity
Robert Jagers, head of research for the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) discusses how Social and emotional learning and equity both address how to provide high-quality instruction for all students, regardless of background - Read article on Education...
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IN THE NEWS: Need a “silver bullet”? Try SEL
A comprehensive Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program includes SEL assessments, curriculum, and professional development - Read...
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Open Circle Parade at South Elementary School!
South Elementary School in Andover, MA celebrates Open Circle with a parade! Thanks to Andover Townsman for highlighting this wonderful...
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NEWS: THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD: Schools turn to mindfulness to tackle student anxiety
Instead of going straight into their next lesson after recess or lunch, students at a school in Sydney, Australia spend up to half an hour on mindfulness several times a week, and teachers say the lessons have improved focus and productivity. Read...
How We Help Schools & Communities
Open Circle’s whole-school approach:
- Unites schools with common vocabulary
- Improves school climate
- Increases students’ use of prosocial and critical thinking skills
- Reduces negative behaviors such as peer exclusion, bullying and fighting
- Strengthens educators' facilitation and SEL (social emotional learning) skills
- Frees up time for academics through proactive behavior management
