Elements of an Engaged Educator

Elements of an Engaged Educator

Everybody knows that carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O) are basic elements — the building blocks of life. In this dynamic virtual series, we explore the building blocks of an engaged educator’s life: perspective (Pe), curiosity (Cu), compassion (Co), purpose (Ps) and gratitude (Gr). Whether educators attend a selection or all five workshops, they’ll get a chance to connect, reflect and learn how practicing these life-giving elements can support and sustain them in their important work with young people.

All-Staff Offerings Conference Offering

From an educator about the Elements of an Engaged Educator:

“This program helps keep educators in education.”

Workshops Overview

Zoom out from the Busyness.

See the Big Picture.

Educators discover how keeping the big picture in focus can bring new meaning to their many tasks and responsibilities and help them avoid burnout.

Let go of Certainty.

Lean into Curiosity.

Educators explore how curiosity fosters connection and leave with ways to practice more curiosity with the students, parents and coworkers they interact with every day.

Goodbye, Criticism.

Hello, Compassion!

Educators gain tools for cultivating more self-compassion — an essential first step in self-care and in creating a classroom and school with heart.

Turn down your Static.

Turn up your Music.

Educators rediscover their inspiration for entering the noble profession of education and leave ready to listen to “their music” and give the best of themselves to their students.

Express Gratitude.

Experience Resilience.

Coming soon! Educators learn strategies for developing a personal gratitude practice, which can help them bolster resilience to stress and flourish at work and in life.

ALL-STAFF OFFERINGS

WHO

All staff

Great way to start the school year or to offer ongoing support.

WHAT

Choose from five dynamic virtual workshops

Multimedia storytelling and meaningful conversation bring each “element” to life.

WHEN

Tailored to your schedule

Can be held after school or within free periods.

HOW MUCH

$2,700 per workshop

Price reflects special back-to-school rate; schools save $200 per workshop this year.

Call 952.922.0222 to learn more or book your workshop(s).

COMMUNITY-WIDE CONFERENCE

WHO

Educators

Cohorts from across communities.

WHAT

Five dynamic virtual workshops

Multimedia storytelling and meaningful conversation bring each “element” to life.

HOW MUCH

Educators attend for free

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, educators may attend this virtual conference at no cost.

WHEN

All workshops run 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Perspective Workshop — Thursday, January 27

Curiosity Workshop — Thursday, February 24

Compassion Workshop — Thursday, March 24

Purpose Workshop — Thursday, April 28

Gratitude Workshop — Thursday, May 26

*Certificates of completion will be made available after the final workshop.