“In 25 years of continuing education, I have never been so moved.”
— P.B. Parent & Camp Director
Foundations 1:
Ellen Tadd’s Framework For Wise Education®
Foundations-1: Ellen Tadd's Framework for Wise Education® is the first training in our multi-tiered online program. Over nine weeks, this training provides a comprehensive understanding of the Framework and its applications for you and the young people you serve. You will:
Discover a new Framework category and its corresponding chakra center each week
Study and apply essential tools, strategies, and attitudes that support well-function in each category
Learn to mitigate specific challenges to learning and development (within the settings you serve)
Deepen your powers of self and student/child observation
Engaging reading and audiovisual assignments, meaningful partner work, and written reflections will help you fully integrate this impactful methodology. Our weekly Zoom calls bring opportunities to discuss your learning, practice new skills, and deepen your experience with the fundamentals of the Framework approach.
This course is helpful and applicable to parents, educators, academic administrators, coaches, social workers, child-care providers, etc. Successful completion of Foundations-1 grants you Framework Trainee status. This certification enables you to attend our monthly Salons or enroll in our next level of training: Foundations-2: Applying A Framework for Wise Education.
Testimonials
Foundations 1:
Ellen Tadd’s Framework For Wise Education®
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9-Week Foundations-1 Course
Summer Term Dates: Sunday, June 16th — August 17th, 2024
Online learning portal and weekly live Zoom class.
Orientation: Saturday, June 15th , 11 am-noon (EDT)
Learn how to use our learning portal where you will find essential course details. A laptop/desktop login is preferred so you can practice using the features.
Weekly Zoom Class: Tuesdays: June 18th— Aug 13th, 7-8:30 pm (EDT)
In addition to the weekly group Zoom call, the course includes one individual support session with your instructor to aid in understanding and implementing the Framework.
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Week Two Overview: Throughout this course, we will explore each chakra center and its relation to child development and education. We start this week with the crown chakra, the center of inspiration.
Before the Zoom Call
Read:
The Wisdom of the Chakras — The Crown Chakra
A Framework for Wise Education - Inspiration
Post in Thinkific Forum: Please make a post on these Two Chapters in the discussion forum.
View: Everyday People
Zoom Class Tuesday 7-8:30 pm
After Zoom Class
Thinkific Discussions Forum: Before the week’s end, reply to at least one fellow learner regarding their thoughts on the reading.
You also want to post your thoughts on the week’s video and reply to at least one fellow learner’s thoughts.
Partner Work
Starting this week, you will work with your partner to discuss your understanding of the week’s chakra and how you see it manifest in your daily life.
As part of your partner work, you need to record your conversation and submit that recording for feedback and review.
Reflective Writing
You will undertake various exercises to engage with the week’s chakra as you observe your experience in intentionally connecting with this center.
Later, you will compose and submit reflective writing regarding your experience placing greater attention and intention to the center.
Checklist: To help keep you on track and make sure you complete all the weekly tasks and requirements, please fill out and submit the checklist.
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Total Cost: $490
Payment options:
Early Bird Rate until May 20th: $425
Cost after May 20th: $490
Two installments: $250 (not included with early bird rate)
Learners are eligible for 45 Professional Development Hours upon completion.
For an additional $125 - One Unit of Graduate Credit is available through Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).
Need-based Tuition Assistance and Employer Purchase Orders are available. Please contact us with any questions about our tuition assistance application.
Three Ways to Register
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Enroll Today
Click the button below to pay and enroll today. Early bird options and installment plans are available
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Tuition Assistance
Click the button below for more information and the tuition assistance application.
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Employer Subsidy
Click the button below to learn more about having your employer subsidize your training.
Upcoming Course Dates
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9-Week Foundations-1 Course
Fall Term Registration opens on June 9th, 2024
Fall Term Dates: Sunday, September 8th —Saturday November 9th 2024
Online learning portal and weekly live Zoom class.
Orientation: Saturday, Sept. 7th, 11 am-noon (EDT)
Learn how to use our learning portal and learn essential course details. A laptop/desktop login is preferred so you can practice using the features.
Weekly Zoom Class: Tuesdays: Sept. 10th — Nov. 5th, 7-8:30 pm (EDT)
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9-Week Foundations-1 Course
Winter Term Registration opens on January 12th, 2025
Winter Term Dates: Sunday, January 12th —Saturday March 15th 2025
Online learning portal and weekly live Zoom class.
Orientation: Saturday, January 11th, 11 am-noon (EDT)
Learn how to use our learning portal and learn essential course details. A laptop/desktop login is preferred so you can practice using the features.
Weekly Zoom Class: Tuesdays: Jan. 14th — March 11th, 7-8:30 pm (EDT)