Open Circle is an evidence based curriculum for grades K-8 that supports children’s learing and wellbeing by partnering with school communities. Open Circle supports focused time for instruction for teachers to facilitate twice-weekly (daily for the first 2 weeks of school), 15-20 minute, Open Circle classroom meetings using lessons from the Open Circle Curriculum. Open Circle offers additional training that support educators and students.
Open Circle Training
Open Circle is an evidence based, whole-school approach to help students develop life skills and to foster safe, and highly-engaging school communities. School community members can participate in at least one professional development program and parents will also be invited to at least one parent workshop. Open Circle’s trainings are designed to be interactive, participatory, informative, engaging and fun.
Open Circle Trainings:
Grade-Level Teachers (3 full days, 24 hours):
- Two consecutive 8-hour training days
- One 8-hour training day (*For onsite school training this third day can be split into four 2-hour after school sessions)
Administrators (1hour):
- One 1-hour Open Circle overview Administrators are encouraged to also participate in training for Grade-Level Teachers or Specialist & Support Staff
Specialist, Support & Out of School Staff (1 full day, 8 hours):
- Choice of two 4-hour or 8-hour training day
Community/ Family Overview (1 hour):
- One 1-hour Open Circle overview