Training > Educator Professional Development Training Options
Educators can participate in our professional development training in different ways to suit their needs:
Owning UpTM Training Institute
Approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors, this intensive, interactive 2-day training integrates the latest resources on peer aggression with the Owning UpTM curriculum.
During the Owning UpTM training participants will:
- Become certified to implement the Owning UpTM curriculum in your school or organization.
- Become leaders in advocating an end the culture of social cruelty, bullying, ad violence.
- Learn how to effectively deal with bullying, cliques, harassment and exclusion among young people.
- Explore the root causes of relational aggression with leading experts.
- Examine the social science that links gender socialization and violence.
- Learn and share strategies with teachers, counselors and professionals from around the world.
- Become leaders in creating safe schools and communities.
- Promote youth leadership in these efforts by establishing and encouraging youth-driven violence prevention initiatives.
Participation Requirements
Participants must have a professional affiliation with a school or youth-service provider. In some cases parents associated with the school or organization may attend when they are working to develop a program. Must complete and submit an application for review. Arrive with an open mind and ready to contribute to the group.
Costs
The cost of the 2 day training is $725 per participant. This fee covers the training, the curriculum, breakfast, lunch and refreshments on BOTH days . Participants are responsible for their travel and lodging. Please contact us if you have any questions about covering the costs of your participation in our training, and we will do our best to assist you.
Registration
Please visit the Registration page for further information.
Faculty Meetings
Our educators are available to conduct presentations to faculty and staff. Usually an hour to two hours in length, the presentation includes an overview of Owning Up’s methodology and goals using multi-media tools for instruction. Concrete skills are given for appropriate use in any classroom—regardless of subject matter. We are happy to work with you to design the presentation specifically for issues you believe are the most relevant for your student body and faculty. Questions can be asked throughout the presentation or time can be allotted at the end—based on your preference.
On Site Trainings
Like faculty meetings, we are also available to do trainings on site. Usually these are two-day customized versions of the material for school staff, school districts, non-profit organizations, or community groups working with youth. Our educators will come to your location and train up to 40 participants to teach Owning Up to youth. Please contact for information on costs and scheduling.
Thank you for your interest in preventing bullying and aggression in our school systems. Please with any questions, and we look forward to working with you in the near future.