Open Circle is a comprehensive, whole-school social and emotional learning (SEL) program for elementary schools. Open Circle provides training and K-6 curricula focusing on two goals:
Strengthening students’ social-emotional skills related to self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, interpersonal relationships and problem-solving
Fostering safe, caring, and engaging classroom and school communities
Founded in 1987, Open Circle has reached over 360 schools, 90 districts, and 16 states across the U.S. It also reached educators and students as far away as China and Uganda.
In 2013, Open Circle’s highly effective program was recognized by CASEL in its exclusive Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs.
Benefits of Open Circle:
Unites schools with common vocabulary
Improves school climate
Increases students’ use of prosocial and critical thinking skills
Reduces negative behaviors such as peer exclusion, bullying, and fighting
Strengthens educators' SEL skills
Buys back time for academics through proactive behavior management
