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Open Enrollment Workshops

“This has been my third workshop and I love to watch it unfold. I enjoy seeing the new participants react to something which astounded myself upon first hearing.

This is surely one of the more engaging professional developments I have experienced.”

- Conrad BuchheisterAnnapolis High School

Throughout the year, Touchstones provides three levels of professional development through open-enrollment workshops (OEW) at their Maryland headquarters. Progression through the three levels leads to an advanced Touchstones Certification in Discussion Leadership. Each year, dozens of educators and volunteers receive Touchstones training through our OEWs.

Level I Workshops

Teachers and administrators new to Touchstones experience all elements of Touchstones programs through direct practice and evaluation. Run by highly experienced staff, workshop participants learn how to use specific discussion strategies to build participation, cooperation, active listening, and collaborative leadership with Touchstones programs.

These workshops are limited to 18 participants and run for 5.5 hours. The fee per participant is $175. For virtual workshops, the fee per participant is $125.

Level II Workshops

The Level II Workshop offers Touchstones educators a more tailored approach to discussion leadership development. These workshops may require some advanced preparation and data from participants in advance, to ensure instruction and practice is customized to meet individual needs of the participants.

These workshops are limited to 12 participants and run for 5.5 hours. The fee per participant is $200. For virtual workshops, the fee per participant is $175.

Level III Workshops

Building on significant experience, Touchstones Level III Workshop prepares discussion leaders to coach and train others, while advancing their own leadership abilities. As with the Level II Workshop, the Level III Workshop may require some advanced preparation and data from the participants in advance, to ensure instruction and practice is customized to meet individual needs of the participants.

These workshops are limited to 12 participants and run for 5.5 hours. The fee per participant is $200. For virtual workshops, the fee per participant is $175.

If you or a group of your Touchstones colleagues are interested in advancing your leadership through these workshop options, please contact us.

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