Welcome
Open Circle provides a unique, evidence-based social and emotional learning program for grades K-5 aimed at: 1) proactively developing children’s skills for recognizing and managing emotions, empathy, positive relationships and problem solving, and 2) helping schools develop a community where students feel safe, cared for and engaged in learning.
Classroom teachers implement the grade-differentiated Open Circle Curriculum during 15-minute classroom meetings twice per week. Students form a circle of chairs, including an empty seat to symbolize that there is always room for another person, voice or opinion.
Open Circle’s whole-school approach includes training all adults in the school community – teachers, administrators, counselors, support staff and families – to model and reinforce prosocial skills throughout the school day and at home.
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Addressing DACA Impact on School Climate
The Trump administration has announced the rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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Blog post: The Power and Purpose of Post-Election Relationships
Developing and nurturing positive and meaningful relationships in schools within the adult community is the foundation for creating a learning environment.
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December 2016 eNewsletter
Featuring: Assembly Tips for Teachers; Children's Books of Good Will toward All; Open Circle and the “Second Period”; The Power and Purpose of Post-Election Relationships; Gratitude Curriculum Component; and more!
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North Street School continues Open Circle lessons
Twice a month at the North Street School, students and teachers are presented Open Circle lessons on a variety of social and emotional learning skills.