Workshops & School Services

The Responsive Classroom (K-6) and Developmental Designs (5-9) approaches impact student achievement most effectively when training is followed by implementation support. Workshops lay the groundwork for the approaches, and are available on or off site.  Support services include professional development tailored to your school or district's needs. 

Workshops

Origins offers one-day and week-long workshops that provide educators with the opportunity to learn both the theoretical underpinnings and the practical strategies that make the Responsive Classroom (elementary) and Developmental Designs (middle level) approaches effective in providing students the social skills, relationships, and engaging instruction they need to be motivated to learn.

Introductory Workshops

For Middle Level

Developmental Designs Sampler

Learn the basic principles upon which the approach is built and explore several key practices for integrating social and emotional learning with academics.

$179

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
02/23/12: Rochester, MN
02/24/12: Philadelphia, PA
03/06/12: Washington, DC
03/15/12: Milwaukee, WI
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For Elementary

Responsive Classroom Sampler

Learn the basic principles upon which the Responsive Classroom approach is built and explore several key practices for integrating social and emotional learning with academics.

$179

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
02/23/12: Rochester, MN
03/15/12: Milwaukee, WI
03/22/12: La Crosse, WI
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In-Depth Workshops

For Middle Level

Developmental Designs 1

Learn how to implement needs-based, developmentally-appropriate practices to increase student self-management, motivation, and connection to school.

$695

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
06/18/12 - 06/22/12: Eden Prairie, MN
06/18/12 - 06/22/12: Berkeley, CA
06/25/12 - 06/29/12: Chicago, IL
06/25/12 - 06/29/12: St. Paul , MN
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For Middle Level

Developmental Designs 2

Build on your Developmental Designs practice. Improve student engagement in academics and strengthen student-self-management.

Prerequisite: Developmental Designs 1

$695

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
06/18/12 - 06/22/12: Eden Prairie, MN
06/18/12 - 06/22/12: Berkeley, CA
06/25/12 - 06/29/12: St. Paul, MN
07/23/12 - 07/27/12: St. Joseph, MN
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For Elementary

Literacy in a Responsive Classroom

Discover how to apply Responsive Classroom practices to the language arts curriculum. Learn how to engage children with a broad range of learning styles and histories in active literacy experiences with high levels of accountability.

Prerequisite: Responsive Classroom 1

$695

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
06/18/12 - 06/22/12: Eden Prairie, MN
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For Elementary

Responsive Classroom 1

Learn to build a classroom community and use a positive approach to discipline that will help your students learn more.

$695

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
06/04/12 - 06/08/12: Stillwater, OK
06/11/12 - 06/15/12: Norman, OK
06/18/12 - 06/22/12: Eden Prairie, MN
06/18/12 - 06/22/12: Rochester, MN
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For Elementary

Responsive Classroom 2

Build on the fundamentals you learned in Responsive Classroom I and learn new strategies for implementing academic choice and helping children solve classroom problems.

Prerequisite: Responsive Classroom 1

$695

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
06/04/12 - 06/08/12: Stillwater, OK
06/11/12 - 06/15/12: Norman, OK
06/18/12 - 06/22/12: Eden Prairie, MN
06/18/12 - 06/22/12: Rochester, MN
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For Elementary

Responsive Classroom 3

Explore your own classroom issue that challenges you in your classroom through the lens of the Responsive Classroom approach.

Prerequisite: Responsive Classroom 2

$695

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
06/25/12 - 06/29/12: Woodbury, MN
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Follow-Up Workshops

For Elementary

Academics in Morning Meeting

Deepen your understanding of how Morning Meeting can be used as a strong foundation for learning throughout the day.

Prerequisite: Responsive Classroom 1

$179

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
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For Elementary

Responding to Misbehavior

Enhance your skill in managing common classroom discipline problems.

Prerequisite: Responsive Classroom 1

$179

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
02/24/12: Minneapolis, MN
02/24/12: Rochester, MN
03/16/12: Milwaukee, WI
03/23/12: La Crosse, WI
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For Middle Level

Responding to Rule Breaking

Enhance your toolbox for responding to rule breaking in the classroom.

Prerequisite: Developmental Designs 1

 

$179

Upcoming

Can be scheduled on-site.
Dates flexible.
02/24/12: Minneapolis, MN
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Workshop Calendar

Developmental Designs and Responsive Classroom one-day and week-long workshops are available to both educators who are beginning their exploration of these approaches and those who are following up previous Developmental Designs and Responsive Classroom workshops with further  training.

February, 2012

Feb 23, 2012 | Rochester, MN (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Feb 23, 2012 | Rochester, MN (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Feb 24, 2012 | Rochester, MN (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Feb 24, 2012 | Minneapolis, MN (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Feb 24, 2012 | Minneapolis, MN (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Feb 24, 2012 | Philadelphia, PA (see map)
$179.00
$179.00

March, 2012

Mar 6, 2012 | Washington, DC (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Mar 15, 2012 | Milwaukee, WI (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Mar 15, 2012 | Milwaukee, WI (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Mar 16, 2012 | Milwaukee, WI (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Mar 22, 2012 | La Crosse, WI (see map)
$179.00
$179.00
Mar 23, 2012 | La Crosse, WI (see map)
$179.00
$179.00

June, 2012

Jun 4-8, 2012 | Stillwater, OK (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 4-8, 2012 | Stillwater, OK (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 11-15, 2012 | Norman, OK (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 11-15, 2012 | Norman, OK (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 18-22, 2012 | Berkeley, CA (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 18-22, 2012 | Eden Prairie, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 18-22, 2012 | Eden Prairie, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 18-22, 2012 | Eden Prairie, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 18-22, 2012 | Eden Prairie, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 18-22, 2012 | Berkeley, CA (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 18-22, 2012 | Eden Prairie, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 18-22, 2012 | Rochester, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 18-22, 2012 | Rochester, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 25-29, 2012 | Bloomington, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 25-29, 2012 | Bloomington, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 25-29, 2012 | Woodbury, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 25-29, 2012 | Woodbury, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 25-29, 2012 | Chicago, IL (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 25-29, 2012 | St. Paul , MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 25-29, 2012 | St. Paul, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jun 25-29, 2012 | Woodbury, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00

July, 2012

Jul 23-27, 2012 | St. Joseph (St. Cloud Area), MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 23-27, 2012 | St. Joseph (St. Cloud Area), MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 23-27, 2012 | St. Joseph (St. Cloud Area), MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 23-27, 2012 | St. Joseph, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 30, 2012-Aug 3, 2012 | Mankato, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 30, 2012-Aug 3, 2012 | Mankato, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 30, 2012-Aug 3, 2012 | St. Paul, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 30, 2012-Aug 3, 2012 | Canton (Sioux Falls Area), SD (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 30, 2012-Aug 3, 2012 | Amery, WI (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 30, 2012-Aug 3, 2012 | St. Paul, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 30, 2012-Aug 3, 2012 | Washington , DC (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Jul 30, 2012-Aug 3, 2012 | Amery , WI (see map)
$695.00
$695.00

August, 2012

Aug 6-10, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 6-10, 2012 | Madison, WI (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 6-10, 2012 | Brooklyn Park (NW Minneapolis Area), MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 6-10, 2012 | Cambridge, MA (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 6-10, 2012 | Jackson Heights (Queens), NY (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 6-10, 2012 | Madison, WI (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 6-10, 2012 | Madison, WI (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 6-10, 2012 | Madison, WI (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 6-10, 2012 | Cambridge, MA (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 6-10, 2012 | Brooklyn Park (NW Minneapolis Area), MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 13-17, 2012 | Minneapolis, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 13-17, 2012 | Newark, NJ (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 13-17, 2012 | Minneapolis, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 13-17, 2012 | Springfield, PA (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 13-17, 2012 | Minneapolis, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00
Aug 13-17, 2012 | Minneapolis, MN (see map)
$695.00
$695.00

School Services

Introductory, in-depth, and customized workshops are available at your school site. For the greatest impact on student learning, provide teachers with on-site support for the implementation of Developmental Designs and Responsive Classroom practices.  

On-site Training

For Middle Level

Advisory Launch Workshop

Jump start your school's study of The Advisory Book and begin developing a consistent, school-wide advisory program.

For Elementary

Focused Follow-up Workshops

Follow the in-depth Responsive Classroom training with a topic-focused workshop designed for staff meetings, after-school, early-release, and professional-development-days at your site.

Prerequisite: Responsive Classroom 1

For Middle Level

Focused Follow-up Workshops

Follow the in-depth Developmental Designs training with a topic-focused workshop designed for staff meetings, after-school, early-release, and professional-development-days at your site.

Prerequisite: Developmental Designs 1

For Elementary

Introductory, In-depth, Follow-up Workshops

Introductory, in-depth, and follow-up workshops can be held at your school site.

For Middle Level

Introductory, In-depth, Follow-up Workshops

Introductory, in-depth, and follow-up workshops can be held at your school site.

Implementation Support

For Middle Level

Coaching

Nothing is a more powerful aid to professional development than side-by-side work on teaching practice right in the classroom.

For Elementary

Coaching

Nothing is a more powerful aid to professional development than side-by-side work on teaching practice right in the classroom.

For Elementary

Resources for Site-based Study

Books, book study guides, assesment guides, and DVDs illustrating practices in action, all provide ways to initiate or deepen implementation of Developmental Designs practices using internal resources.

For Middle Level

Resources for Site-based Study

Books, book study guides, assessment guides, and DVDs illustrating practices in action, all provide ways to initiate or deepen implementation of Developmental Designs practices with colleagues.

For Middle Level

Support for School Leaders

School leaders gain support for planning and maximizing the effectiveness of staff meetings, teams, and whole community events.