Would you like to infuse your teaching and learning with an abundance of joy, meaning, peace, and purpose? Then delve into the 5 Strategies of the Virtues Project and acquire a powerful toolkit that extends far beyond the classroom, enriching every facet of your life. This course integrates a restorative practices framework that not only honors the holistic needs of the Whole Child and the Whole Adult but also prioritizes social and emotional character development with trauma and cultural responsiveness. As an educator, you’ll harness the ability to speak the language of virtues, recognize teachable moments instead of shaming and blaming, establish virtues-based boundaries through Restorative Justice, honor the spirit for enhanced well-being, and listen with compassionate curiosity, guiding others to find clarity and their own solutions. Endorsed by the Dalai Lama and recognized by the United Nations, this inspiring framework leads to personal, professional, and organizational transformation.

Educators can earn 3 university credits for recertification and salary advancement from Shepherd University for only $219.00 and 3 hours. Click on this link Shepherd EDPD-Registration to access the registration form to submit to Shepherd.  If you need step-by-step directions for creating an account or logging in, click this link.

Registration opens August 1, 2024 and closes on October 11, 2024

CRN#:31522    Subject: EDPD    Course#: 699   Section:    Cr Hrs: 3    Title: The Heart of Education:  An Introduction to The Virtues Project

Please email Sharika Abdul-Muhaimin at Shepherd University or call her at 304-876-5313 with any registration questions and support.

We will meet one time synchronously on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 4:30-7:30 EST.  Then, you can create your own Virtues Project adventure asynchronously and submit your assignment by Monday, December 2, at 6:00 PM EDT.