“Circle Up: Building Community and Emotional Skills Through Connection” offers a hands-on, experiential exploration of one of our most powerful SEL strategies: using circles to foster community and develop emotional competencies. In this interactive session, we will go beyond simply sitting in a circle to examine the intentional design and facilitation needed to maximize the effectiveness of this practice.

Participants will learn how to craft impactful prompts, establish meaningful working agreements, and guide circle experiences that truly engage and benefit learners. This session is designed to be valuable for classroom teachers, specialist teachers, school leaders, and middle-level leaders alike. Through practical exercises and real-life examples, you’ll gain insights into the principles and techniques that make circles a dynamic tool for building trust, enhancing emotional skills, and creating a supportive learning environment. Join us to experience firsthand how thoughtful circle practices can transform your approach to social and emotional learning and benefit everyone in your learning community.