Mankato Community Education

Circle of Security Classroom

A professional learning series that introduces some practical applications to enhance teachers' abilities for form a secure relationship with the child in their care.  Gain insight into new ways to understand challenging behaviors. Learning relationship based strategies to respond to children's social emotional needs for safe, secure relationships in the classroom, a necessary ingredient for learning.  Learning to apply Circle of Security Parenting Classroom strategies.  

Early Childhood Professionals together:

• Explore the importance of teachers in children's lives and the central role relationships play in learning
• Learn how to respond to challenging behaviors in ways that enhance security in the relationship
• Practice observation and reflection skills
• Learn to use the (COSP) Circle of Security Parenting Classroom graphic and other practical classroom applications and strategies
• Apply COSP Classroom to strengthen relationships and support children's attachment needs
• Learn to apply COSP Classroom strategies to create relationship friendly classrooms

This course provides 12 hours of Continuing Education.