In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School district implemented a district-wide family engagement plan based around quarterly phone calls to surface needs and concerns from families.
Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles take place every morning in grades K-8.
This guide provides solutions to common problems educators may face in implementing circles, such as students being silent, the process taking too long, or students exhibiting behaviors that derail the circle.
Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles take place every morning in grades K-8.
This slidedeck provides guidance for educators on how to effectively implement circles with their students.
Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles take place every morning in grades K-8.
These prompts can be used by teachers with students during the circle time, based on topics such as “team-building” and “anti-racism, white privilege, and equity.”
Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles take place every morning in grades K-8. This lesson plan guide is for a specific circle activity around “Dimensions of Identity.” It includes connections to Social Justice and Equity standards, as well as Iowa SEL competencies.
Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles take place every morning in grades K-8.
In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School district implemented a district-wide family engagement plan based around quarterly phone calls to surface needs and concerns from families.
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