Classroom Teacher Program
Overview
The Classroom Teacher Program (formerly Core Program) equips educators with information, tools, and strategies that are critical to effective Open Circle Curriculum implementation, as well as integration into academics and throughout the school day. Through interactive and experiential professional development, participants learn about:
- SEL theory and research findings;
- teaching skills to support self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, positive relationships and problem solving;
- group development theory;
- dialogue facilitation;
- mindfulness and reflection practice to support stress reduction, learning, and self-awareness;
- cultural responsiveness in SEL instruction;
- the role of adults as models; and
- leveraging children’s literature to teach and reinforce SEL.
This program requires a year-long commitment to implementing twice-weekly, 15-minute Open Circle lessons in order to enable multiple cycles of learning, practice, and reflection.
What's Included
- Three 7-hour, in-person training days (2 back-to-back in summer/fall, 1 in winter)
- Three online learning modules
- Grade specific curriculum (select grade during registration)
- 36 laminated skill mini-posters (english)
- Open Circle bag
- 24 professional development hours
Optional (The following product and services require an additional fee)
Who Should Attend
Grades K-5 classroom teachers and other staff members who will regularly implement the Open Circle Curriculum with a consistent class of students.
Interested in On-Site or Private Regional Training?
Open Circle can provide Classroom Teacher Program training at your school or arrenge to have a private session at the Wellesley College Club. Contact us at 781-283-3277 or complete our online Request for Quote form to schedule this workshop at your school, district, or at the Wellesley College Club.
Optional Graduate Level Course
Open Circle, in partnership with Framingham State University, offers a 3-credit graduate-level course to teachers currently participating in the Classroom Teacher Program. Click here for more information.
Price
Regional training at the Wellesley College Club
Private session at the Wellesley College Club
- $950 per person (minimum of 15 participants)
Register for Regional Training
Complete the below form to register for regional training. If you are interested in onsite or a private session contact us at 781-283-3277 or complete our online Request for Quote form.
