Open Circle is an evidence-based positive behavior, social-emotional and character development curriculum for grades K-8 that teaches students life skills and supports student learning and wellbeing.

Open Circle helps create highly engaging learning environments and teaches students life skills necessary for success in school.

Open Circle offers curriculum and exemplary educator professional training and programming within K-8 school communities. Open Circle creates focused time for teachers to facilitate twice-weekly (daily for the first 2 weeks of school), 15-20 minute, Open Circle classroom meetings using lessons from our Open Circle (K-5) or Circles in Open Circle Curriculum (6-8). 

Open Circle Training

School community members can participate in at least one professional development program and parents can also be invited to at least one parent workshop. Open Circle’s training programs are designed to be interactive, participatory, informative, engaging, and fun. Below is a description of Open Circle training programs and services

Open Circle Trainings:

Open Circle (K-5) and Circles in Open Circle (6-8) Grade-Level, Core Teacher Training (3 full days, 24 hours):

• Two consecutive 8-hour training days in the summer
• One 8-hour training day (*For onsite school training this third day can be split into two 3.5-hour after-school sessions)

Specialist, Support, and Out-of-School Staff (1 full day, 8 hours):

• Choice of two 4-hour or 8-hour training day

Administrator/ Community/ Family Overview (1 hour):

• One 1-hour Open Circle Overview