Circle of Courage Elementary Schools: Tool Kit for Professional Development

This tool kit is designed to help an elementary school become a Circle of Courage™ Elementary School - a place that meets the belonging, mastery, independence and generosity needs of children!

Since the publication of the best selling book, Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future (Brendtro, Brokenleg and Van Bockern, 1990, 2002) those working with youth have asked for guidance from the authors in creating places that reflect the reclaiming philosophy that is embodied in the Circle of Courage™ model.  The purpose of this tool kit is to provide that guidance and support.

Resources in the tool kit include:
*The book & audio book of Reclaiming Youth at Risk and accompanying study guides
*Reproducible handouts
*Staff Development activities
*Articles from the Reclaiming Children and Youth Journal
*Application and reporting forms
*A CD containing powerpoints to assist with staff development; along with a digital copy of the tool kit

While all elementary schools will find the tool kit helpful, the purchase of the tool kit fulfills one of four requirements necessary before an elementary school can be designated a "Circle of Courage School".  An application, RAP training and submission of annual self-reporting forms are also required.