Educator Training
One of the most important ingredients for effectively teaching emotional intelligence is for the educators to develop and model these skills. Since few of us had formal training in this domain in our own education, it’s challenging to invent a new model. Six Seconds’ inservice and certification training programs provide a unique blend of “head + heart + hands” — rigorous content grounded in research, emotional depth and power, and powerful experiential learning.
The practical demonstration of EQ competencies and clear explantations of research have helped me gain confidence and feel energized to implement SEL at my school.” - Meghan Magillian, Counselor, Sacred Heart School
Our “Pathway” for educators includes these powerful courses:
| The EQ Educational Leader: Through this introduction to why and how to build a whole-school approach to SEL, educational leaders assess the needs and readiness, then begin to formulate their roadmap for implementation.For educational leaders including principals, counselors, heads, directors, etc. Duration: one day |
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| EQ Educator Certification: Experience the Six Seconds Model and methodology, and prepare to effectively facilitate SEL lessons in your classroom.For educators who will be leading SEL. Duration: Two days plus post-course mentoring in small groups) |
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| SEI Certification: Learn to administer and debrief the SEI assessments.For counselors and educators to assess youth and adult EQ. Duration: Approx 30 hours via distance learning program |
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| EQ Certification: Develop an in-depth understanding of the competencies of the Six Seconds Model to become an effective “EQ champion.”For SEL leaders and advocates, as well as trainers and professors in teacher education Duration: Five days plus post-course mentoring) |
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| EQ Advanced Trainer: Learn to use Six Seconds’ powerful learning methodology in a highly-rigorous train-the-trainer experience.For those who will train other adults in the Six Seconds approach. Duration: Five days plus post-course practicum |
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To learn more, visit:
Overview of Six Seconds Certifications, including what makes these programs so powerful
Schedule of upcoming events. Note that all Six Seconds’ programs are also available to be run on-site for schools and organizations.
“What Makes EQ Learning Work” – a blog post from our COO, Joshua Freedman, about Six Seconds’ learning methodology