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philosophy-, she answered questions abcwt the use of circles in classrooms and the schocA's goal
to expand the nurr'iber of staff Otat arv: trairted in the use of circles.
Ile Theorvical F'oundation f6r- Circle Practice in Schools
1. '11'he Whole...C1,61d Approach
a. Importance of axial-emotional learning
b. Claracte, emoRm resi1mce,
c. 'TAn-cogrddve factors are as important.or, even rr'iorc, important than cognitive
Aws.
2. Ile Importance ofRelationships in Avelopm;mt and Ixanting
a. IN Circle is a process Rw building relationstfs
b. Strengthen trusting and caring relationships between adults and children and
among adults and childnm
3. A. Whole..-School Approach
a. Importanceofalmsitive schocd culture, a same ofhkmglg and a
connectedness among; students and adults it A school community.
b. School climate
i. Amoura of'civility and consideration among members
it How students rotainely Uc at.each other in all school settings
4. Positive Discipline
a. Bdovioral mwms
b. Address harn'i and mect.needs f6r those thatare,harn'ied
c. Prumote accountability and responsibility for vaungdoer-s
5. A. '11'r-aurr'm Sensitive 1L.,carning Envir-onn'lent.
a, C1,61d feels seen and heard
b. Emotionally and physically safe,
6. Mindfiflness Practice
a, Slow down and be present.
b. Use ofmindOlness Ininnotes mental, physical, and emotional well-being
Ile remairder of the agerba Arns were tabled clue to time restrictions.