Foundations Training for Mindful Educators February 2019 Session

For Grades K-8

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Foundations Training For Mindful Educators
May 27, 2019 - September 16, 2019


WHAT IS IT?

Foundations for Mindful Educators is a new innovative online Personal and Professional Development (PPD) course.Throughout the 16 week session, participants will be guided by Mindfulness First Instructor, Jessica Smith, as they learn Mindfulness Based Social and Emotional Learning (MBSEL) for both themselves and their students.

As a fully online course, participants can create a schedule and time commitment that best suits their needs. Our Personal Development lessons require about 20 minutes each week. Our Curriculum Training lessons take approximately 15-35 minutes per week and include recorded and written curriculum for participants to review, learn from, and become familiar with. We recommend dedicating a total of 55 minutes per week to learning from the course; with additional time spent enjoying discussions with session members and Instructor, Megan.


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Section 1: Personal Development - Mindfulness Booster Lessons

Personal Mindfulness Lessons (aka “Boosters Lessons”) are the Personal Development component of this Personal and Professional Development (PPD) course. Participants receive 20 minute lessons with information and tools for educators to attain greater self-awareness and well-being through internal resources such as emotional resilience and mindfulness. During the 16 week session, lessons become available each week and can be watched anytime, at the participant's convenience. Online community discussions are ongoing each week and facilitated by Instructor Megan Edwards, who is also available individually via email and office hours.

Section 2: Professional Development - Curriculum Training

Curriculum Trainings are the Professional Development component of this Personal and Professional Development (PPD) course. In tandem with personal development lessons, participants receive 16 weekly curriculum themes that mirrors the Personal Development Lessons and creates a foundational classroom curriculum. Participants will be given Mindfulness First’s proprietary curriculum, recorded example lessons, and innumerable resources and curriculum resources will be made available every week, and can be reviewed at leisure. Utilizing these resources, each participant is encouraged to nurture their own way of bringing MBSEL to students, whether it be their own style of teaching or specific to the population they work with. Ongoing community curriculum discussions will be available online, as above.

What’s Included in the Deliverables

  • 16 Personal Mindfulness Development Lessons and Resources
  • Written K-8 Curriculum
  • Audio K-8 Curriculum
  • Children’s Journal and Activity Pages
  • Recorded Examples of Mindfulness First Teaching Each Theme
  • Resources for Each Theme
  • Permanent membership to our private mindfulness forum
Optional Add-Ons (Where Available)
  • In-school lesson modeling with a Mindfulness First Instructor (extra cost involved)
  • In-person gatherings (alongside online gatherings)

Certification and Continuing Education Credit Hours

Participants receive a certificate of completion and a certificate for 10 CPD credit hours.

Full or Partial Scholarships Available

We have a limited number of scholarships per cohort. Please feel free to apply here by 5/15/19: https://bit.ly/applyforascholarship.

Dates of Live Online Sessions

You will be able to meet our instructors, ask questions, share experiences and network with like-minded educators. Attendance is not required but recommended. The sessions will be recorded.

May

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September


COURSE INSTRUCTOR:

Jessica Smith | Course Instructor


What We're Working On:


  SEL - Social Emotional Learning
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  Lesson 1 | Personal Development - Booster: What is Mindfulness
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  Lesson 2 | Personal Development - Booster: Brain Science, Part 1
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  Lesson 3 | Personal Development - Booster: Brain Science, Part 2: Anchor & Glitter Jar
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  Lesson 4 | Personal Development - Booster: Relax with Tense & Be Heavy (Mindfulness of the Body Part 1)
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  Lesson 4 | Professional Development - Curriculum: Relax with Tense & Be Heavy (Mindfulness of the Body Part 1)
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  Lesson 5 | Personal Development - Booster: Mindful Eating
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  Lesson 6 | Personal Development - Booster: Mindful Senses
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  Lesson 7 | Personal Development - Booster: Mindfulness of the Body (Part 2)
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  Lesson 8 | Personal Development - Booster: Feelings & Emotions
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  Lesson 9 | Personal Development - Booster: Creating Space For Our Feelings
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  Lesson 10 | Personal Development - Booster: Mindful Art
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  Lesson 11 | Personal Development - Booster: Thoughts Are Like Bubbles
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  Lesson 11 | Professional Development - Curriculum: Thoughts Are Like Bubbles
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  Lesson 12 | Personal Development - Booster: Mindfulness of Thoughts
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  Lesson 12 | Professional Development - Curriculum: Mindfulness of Thoughts
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  Lesson 13 | Personal Development - Booster: Mindful Heart - Gratitude
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  Lesson 13 | Professional Development - Curriculum: Mindful Heart - Gratitude
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  Lesson 14 | Personal Development - Booster: Mindful Heart - Kind Wishes
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  Lesson 14 | Professional Development - Curriculum: Mindful Heart- Kind Wishes
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  Lesson 15 | Personal Development - Booster: Mindful Heart - Generosity
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  Lesson 15 | Professional Development - Curriculum: Mindful Heart - Generosity
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  Lesson 16 | Personal Development - Booster: A Mindful Life
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  Additional Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts on May 27th 2019 and finishes on September 16th 2019. Graduates will have permanent access to this course and its contents. Graduates will also be able to take an Advanced Training For Mindful Educators course with Mindfulness First (extra cost involved) to take a deep dive into curriculum ideas.
How long do I have access to the course?
You will have permanent access to the contents of this course and its resources.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
Refunds for students who withdraw after tuition has been paid, but 5 days before the first day of classes, will receive 100% of the tuition. After the beginning of classes, refunds will be calculated as follows: A refund of 50% for withdrawal during the 5 days before class and during the first week of class. No refund will be made after the first week of the course.
Who should take the course?
This is a great course for anyone who works with children. It is designed to provide resources for a classroom setting but these resources are helpful wherever you may be working with kids.
Are there prerequisites?
There are no specific prerequisites. In this course we teach mindfulness for you, and we give you themes and ideas for how to then teach mindfulness to children. We ask that you have a genuine desire to self-reflect during your personal mindfulness lessons, a team spirit so that you can learn and grow with your cohort members, and a sense of commitment for the journey to mindfulness.
I am registered now what?
You will receive your receipt for purchase. Your instructor will contact you about a week before class starts to get you oriented. There will be a live, online session for you to meet your instructor, cohort and to also learn about the program.
How do I access the course?
You can access Mindfulness First's "teachable.com" school via your computer or phone. Download their App to your phone for quick, user-friendly access on-the-go (we recommend the App!). And for when you are sat at your desk, just keep the URL bookmarked and you will be able to quickly log in to the course anytime.
How long is my course?
This course is 17 weeks long. The first week is an introduction and review of what's to come and then a total of 16 lessons. It takes time and reflection to learn mindfulness in a way that will be sustained. The 16 weeks are designed to fit into your existing schedule, and give you a running start for a mindful life and skills as a mindfulness teacher.
Do I need to buy any additional resources or materials to participate?
Not from us. We have a lot of resources for you to print out if you desire, everything is stored digitally for your convenience.
Do I need to be online at certain times to participate?
The vast majority of this course is available for you to watch and read at your convenience. There will be a handful of 'live' events that you will want to attend. Your Instructor will open and close this course, with live online events where there will be an opportunity to connect and create community. Other live events TBD may happen during the course if the demand is there from the cohort.
I am not a classroom teacher. Would I still benefit from taking the online course?
Absolutely! If you are interested in learning mindfulness for yourself and receiving resources for sharing mindfulness with children, then this is a great course for you.
Can I earn continuing education credits with Mindfulness First's online courses?
Yes! We offer a 10 hour certification.
Cancellation of an online course
Mindfulness First strives to provide the highest level of quality, and we reserve the right to cancel or postpone an event when necessary. If you are registered for an event that is cancelled, fee paid will be held on account for a future event or refunded.
When should I register?
Courses may fill up fast, be sure to register early. Limited spots available
Do you provide financial assistance?
We have a limited number of scholarships per cohort. Please feel free to apply here by 5/15/19: https://bit.ly/applyforascholarship. If you are not able to receive one for this session, we will add you to the waiting list (for the next session) in the order received.

For more information about Mindfulness First please visit our website. If you have any questions that we haven't answered here, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you!

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