| This 6-week version of MTTP is an experiential training for educators preparing them to teach age-appropriate mindfulness practices, games, activities, and skills based on social-emotional learning. These methods train children and youth to pay attention, strengthen focus, increase impulse control, regulate behavior, and cultivate tolerance, compassion, and empathy for themselves and others. Most importantly, this extension of training for the teachers adheres to the foundational principle of teachers continuing to cultivate their daily practice as experienced in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program, the Mindfulness Immersion, and The M-Body and Mind program, which either one satisfies the prerequisite for participating in MTTP.
Learning Objectives
- Students gain fundamental knowledge for introducing Mindful practices to youth
- Students learn mindful movement and games and play to teach Mindfulness skills
- Students expand learning and demonstrate comprehension through dyads & and playbacks
- Students learn mindful relaxation and kindness practices to teach Mindfulness skills
- Students synthesize knowledge and learn to integrate practices in educational settings
*Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Body & Mind Program (M-Body), and the Champions Initiative are a prerequisite.
Class Dates and Times
Class 1: 04/17/24 from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Class 2: 04/24/24 from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Class 3: 05/01/24 from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Class 4: 05/08/24 from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Class 5: 05/15/24 from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Class 6: 05/22/24 from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
12 Master Plan Points offered for M-DCPS Educators/Staff You must register on M-DCPS Frontline, attend all classes, and complete the evaluation to be eligible to receive Master Plan Points. |
