On-site training and support sets the stage for successful program implementation. Training directly prepares teachers to present the lessons, and, in the process, helps to foster teacher confidence, enthusiasm, and commitment to program goals.  On-site training is especially helpful to schools planning to implement School-Connect across a grade level (e.g., freshman seminar) or throughout the school (e.g., student advisory).

A School-Connect trainer can come to your school or district to provide a Staff Training and/or Trainer Training. We understand that teachers and district trainers have varied needs based on their experience with social and emotional learning and the program implementation model the school or district will be following. A pre-training needs assessment will help us tailor the in-service to your school or district.

School-Connect Staff Training (1 day) prepares teachers to present the lessons and integrate program strategies into academic content and the life of the school. Administrators and support personnel learn to offer ongoing implementation support and improve sense of community within the school.

School-Connect Trainer Training (1.5 days) includes the one-day staff training and an additional half-day that prepares participants to provide School-Connect training as needed in the future. Participants learn how to train teachers in program strategies, develop staff buy-in, and provide implementation support. Participating schools receive a Trainer’s Toolkit, which includes a CD-ROM of training handouts, the School-Connect PowerPoint presentation, an implementation guide, and a brief informational PowerPoint presentation.

Costs
Staff Training (1 day): $1,800 (Includes travel and hotel expenses)
Trainer Training (1.5 days):  $2,500 (Includes travel and hotel expenses)