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Learn the foundational practices of the approach in the core course. Complete your training with the additional practices and strategies shared 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.
Download the full workshop descriptionResponsive 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.
Download the full workshop descriptionFrequently Asked Questions About Responsive Classroom Professional Development Events
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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.
Summer four-day course events are open to the public and occur in schools across the United States in June, July, and August. We oversee the event planning and registration process, and you provide the venue. Your school will receive a monetary stipend and a set of Responsive Classroom resources in exchange for hosting. 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.