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Applying the "Circle of Courage"
A. Description
This workshop involves participants in extending their knowledge of and application of the "Circle of Courage" to the daily realities of their schools and classrooms. A portion of our morning is devoted to learning more about the basic needs, related concepts and possible uses of this powerful framework for preventing and responding to challenging behavior and strengthening classroom and school climate. The remainder of our time together engages participants in working with a colleague or colleagues on a specific application or issue of their own choosing for implementing the "Circle of Courage" in their classroom or school (see possibilities below). During this time, Ron will be available to provide assistance.
B. Possible Applications of the "Circle of Courage:"
PLEASE NOTE: The following offers a few examples of how the "Circle of Courage" might be applied. It is intended to activate your thinking and is not a menu from which you should select an area of interest. Rather, the value of this workshops depends on your identification of a specific and meaningful way that you and your colleague(s) want to implement the "Circle of Courage" in your classroom or school.
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Developing specific strategies and practices aimed at strengthening:
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Healthy relationships among and between students, staff, or parens/guardians. (Belonging)
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Student academic achievement and social-emotional growth (Mastery)
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Opportunities for students to exercise leadership, make and influence decisions, and engage in appropriate risk-taking. (Independence)
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A sense of community, purpose, and the honoring of diversity. (Generosity)
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Helping students learn about and understand basic needs.
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Strengthening student advisories
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Conducting behavioral assessments and developing individual behavior plans ***
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Critically and creatively examining disciplinary policies, procedures, and practices.
*** NOTE: If you select option 4 above, it is necessary to gather information in advance of the workshop. Details of the required information will be sent to you immediately following registration.
C. Pre-requisites:
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Participation in a "Circle of Courage" (Part 1) workshop, preferably conducted by Ron Rubin;
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Identification (at the time of registration) of a specific application of the "Circle of Courage" that you will work on;
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Attendance with a colleague or colleagues who meets pre-requisite #1 above and shares your interest in working on a specific application.
D. Additional Information
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Participation in a "Circle of Courage" workshop conducted by another presenter may substitute for pre-requisite #1 above.
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If you cannot attend the workshop with a colleague or colleagues of your choosing, we will do our best to link you with another participant or group who shares your interest in the specific application you choose.
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You can opt to attend the workshop as an individual.
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