MindUP Train-the-Trainer

 MindUP Train-the-Trainer – BECOME A CERTIFIED TRAINER!

Are you an early childhood trainer familiar with social-emotional learning? The Well of Lexington is offering a Train-the Trainer opportunity for FREE as part of its WellStart Early Childhood Program. MindUP for Life is a national, evidence based Social-Emotional Learning program from the Goldie Hawn Foundation. You will become a national certified MindUP for Life trainer after completing this online training. 

Session 1: Orientation – June 5, 10am 

You will hear an overview of our program, review expectations and logistics for your upcoming sessions, and meet your trainer and co-participants. (60 minutes) 

Session 2: Safe Spaces – June 12, 10am 

You will learn how to create safe spaces for the teachers you will train so they can build safe spaces for their students. (90 minutes) 

Session 3: The MindUP Life – June 19, 10am

You will learn about MindUP as a way of life instead of a program. You will learn how the three principles of the MindUP Life connect to everyone’s life, and how they are also aligned with MindUP’s pillars and lessons. (90 minutes) 

Session 4: The MindUP Life – June 26, 10am 

You will learn how to confidently teach the MindUP Brain and the Brain Break. (90 minutes) 

Session 5: Coaching/Platform Navigation – July 10, 10 am 

You will learn to coach teachers on content from any of the MindUP modules and to guide teachers and families through the navigation of the platform. (90 minutes) 

Session 6: Final Presentations – July 17, 10 am 

You will be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of the course. Participants will teach the three parts of the brain and lead an effective Brain Break with the larger group. This session will also cover expectations for a MindUP trainer, the MindUP resource library and training materials, certificate of completion, and next steps. (120 minutes) 

Training is sponsored by The Well of Lexington and is funded through a grant from the Kentucky Department for Public Health. You will receive a total of 9 training hours through TRIS. 

For more information on MindUP for Life, visit https://mindup.org 

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The Well of Lexington
Email: dianakoonce5@gmail.com