Circle of Courage Mentoring Program: A Positive Behavioral Support Model

Circle of Courage Mentoring Program: A Positive Behavioral Support Model

Date:

Tuesday, July 12, 1:30 CDT (lasts approximately 1 hour)

Registration Fee:

Free (CEUs are available for $10)

Program Description:

The Circle of Courage Mentoring Program is an evidence-based cognitive behavioral curriculum designed to help students overcome behavioral challenges through mentoring. Application of the curriculum is informed by the logic, tenets and principles of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Response To Intervention (RTI) frameworks. Behavioral outcomes are evaluated and measured based on research data and is continuously monitored to quantify student improvement over time.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the four core components of the Circle of Courage Mentoring Program
  • Identify how mentoring is used to help students develop new ways of thinking, problem-solving and pro-social skills
  • Explain how the Circle of Courage Mentoring Program curriculum provides teachers, parents and students with practical guidance to effectively implement School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Response To Intervention (RTI) frameworks
  • Program Presenter:

    Khalil Osiris is an author, educator and restorative justice advocate. A formerly incarcerated person who spent 20 years of his life in prison, Osiris earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Boston University while incarcerated. He is a nationally recognized expert on prisoner reentry and reclaiming youth engaged in at-risk behavior. Osiris is founder of the Circle of Courage Mentoring Program, an initiative in New Orleans, LA designed to help youth and prevent crime.

    Continuing Professional Education:

    We offer for a $10 fee the following accreditation which is available during the Web Conference, via a link below the video window: The University of Missouri-St Louis, Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) will be responsible for this program and maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. The Missouri Institute of Mental Health will award 1 clock hour or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEU) for this activity.MIMH credit will fulfill Clinical Social Work and Psychologist licensure requirements in the State of Missouri. Attendees with licensure from other states are responsible for seeking appropriate continuing education credit, from their respective boards for completing this program.

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