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Open Circle Training - Session 1 Weds October 20th 1:00-2:00 in the library

1. ~Welcome ~Brief history of Open Circle ~Show binders, explain that each grade level has one ~Explain the purpose of the training (MaryBeth)

2. ~Explain that there are two main types of behavior that we deal with- Annoying and Double D ~Define both (Caryn)

3. Returning TAs share a scenario they’ve experienced having to help students deal with a situation in response to a behavior that was annoying (successful or one that didn’t go so well) Then ask new TAs to share what they have experienced so far (Lisa)

4. Role Plays- choose one from above to model using OC language (prompts will be on chart) (all pitch in)

5. Two short stories from OC binders- share and discuss how to handle (Neysa)

6. Closing: Assign homework for next time ~Catch a teacher in action processing a “problem” with students (Magen)

(Magen will also chart the prompts on chart paper)