Our training provides educators practical tools to create safe, predictable, and inclusive classroom environments. Teachers learn how to foster a positive classroom community, use discipline practices that minimize disruptions, and apply effective classroom management strategies to engage students in meaningful academic learning.
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Learn the foundational practices of the approach in the core course. Build on that foundation, and complete your training, with the additional practices and strategies taught in the advanced course.
All participants who complete a Responsive Classroom course receive a certificate of attendance.
Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that is deeply rooted in social-emotional learning and focused on engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness. You will learn to create safe and joyful learning communities where every student can thrive—while helping your students develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills.
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Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that’s deeply rooted in social-emotional learning and focused on engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness. In this interactive and engaging four-day course, you’ll learn how to design and implement a middle school experience that’s responsive to the developmental strengths and needs of young adolescents—while helping your students develop the academic and social skills they need to be successful.
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If you cannot attend an event, contact us as soon as possible at 413-667-4791 or email [email protected]. Failure to notify us that you will not attend an event will result in forfeiture of your registration fees. See the full cancellation policy here.
Certificates of attendance are emailed to participants after the event is completed. A 6-hour certificate of attendance is awarded to one-day workshop participants. A 28-hour certificate of attendance is awarded to four-day course participants. A 3-hour certificate is awarded to Leadership Seminar participants.
Participants receive a 20% discount code to use in the Responsive Classroom online bookstore.
Advertised Institutes are training events that are open to the public. We oversee the event planning and registration process, and you provide the venue. To learn more about hosting and to apply, see our Host School Application.
The Responsive Classroom Bookstore offers a curated selection of books and materials designed to enhance your teaching journey.
Explore our approach, fostering safe, joyful, and engaging classrooms. We prioritize social, emotional, and academic growth, guided by principles that shape successful learning environments.
