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Teacher Resources
Ten Tips for Classroom Management
A free guide from Edutopia
Download the pdf
Teaching Resilience
From the January 2011
Edutopia e-Newsletter
Visit the site
Ten Reasons Why You
Should Care About SEL
From the June 2010
Second
Step E-Newsletter.
Visit the site
What's New
Cross-National Think Tank on Grief and Loss February 3, 2012 CUNY Graduate Center
Read the flyer & pamphlet
Attend the Public Symposium!
Advancing the Science and Practice of Contemplative Education at the Garrison Institute Nov. 4-6, 2011.
Read the flyer
An Evening with Sraddhalu Ranade: Educating the Whole Person in the 21st Century
Thursday October 20, 2011
5-8 pm at The New York Open Center.
Read the transcript
9/11 Anniversary
Teaching Guide
Classroom Activities and Lesson Plans for K-12, by Tom Roderick
Read now
Project Rebirth documentary
DVD and Book now available!
Watch the trailer and download the film guide
The Second Day
Read the film guide and buy or watch the film.
Watch the trailer
Attend the Public Symposium!
Advancing the Science and Practice of Contemplative Education at the Garrison Institute Nov. 4-6, 2011.
Read the flyer
Resilience for the Rest of Us
By Dan Goleman
Learn how to build your resilience from Dan Goleman’s latest article.
Download article
Skills for Life Program
Read about the Inner Resilience Program’s new Ohio-based project, Skills For Life
Read now
New Research: The Benefits of School-Based Social and Emotional Learning Programs.
Download paper
Free Summer Yoga
Led by Kimberly Russell
In these twice weekly classes open to all levels, participants will explore the connections between body, breath and the mind through a series of poses and breathing exercises geared toward developing inner and outer strength, flexibility and concentration. Each class will focus on a theme that emphasizes body strength and awareness as it provides applications for life beyond the mat. No previous experience is required; simply begin with an open mind and a willingness to explore.
Who: Classes are open to all NYCDOE personnel. No registration is required.
Where: The Inner Resilience Program training space, located at 40 EXCHANGE PLACE, SUITE 1101 (Between William and Broad Streets).
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August from 2:00 – 3:15 pm.
For a list of dates, visit our website.
How much: All classes are offered free of charge.
*Please note - participants must bring their own yoga mats.
Kimberly Russell is an internationally certified yoga instructor who has studied and taught in New York, Spain and in Southern India. Kimberly is also a certified nutrition counselor and a former teacher with the NYCDOE. View her bio.
