HEALING-CENTERED EDUCATION MASTERCLASS
A self-paced six-module series taught by Dr. Angel Acosta, offering deep insights into the healing-centered and restorative paradigm in education.
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"Healing-Centered Education at the Acosta Institute transformed my teaching practice. The training equipped me with tools to address trauma, foster resilience, and create a safe learning environment. It has been a game-changer for my students and myself."
Sarah Thompson, Educator
About this Course:
This Masterclass, led by Dr. Angel Acosta, is an in-depth exploration of the healing-centered and restorative paradigm in education.
This course provides a critical understanding of the science and practice of this powerful paradigm. It offers transformative insights for educators and leaders who are interested in taking on a more relational and dynamic approach to their work.
By completing this Masterclass, participants will:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of healing-centered education.
Develop an integrated perspective when it comes to mindfulness, social justice and trauma-informed care
Build confidence in the ability to create transformative and nurturing educational environments
Who This Is For?
- Educators seeking innovative teaching approaches.
- Leaders in educational settings looking to implement transformative practices.
- Anyone interested in the intersection of education, healing, and social justice.
What You Will Learn
Introduction to Healing-Centered Education
Introduces the concept of healing-centered and restorative education, setting the foundation for the course.
Mindfulness & Social-Emotional Learning
Explores how mindfulness and social-emotional learning play a pivotal role in the expansion of healing-centered approaches to education.
Restorative Justice
Delves into the history of finding different ways to approach punishment and transforming systems that cause trauma in communities and society.
Trauma-Informed Approaches
Dives into the development of trauma-sensitive teaching for children and adults.
Impact of Indigenous Communities and Scholarship
Acknowledges the tremendous work by indigenous scholars and leaders in advancing healing-centered pedagogies.
An Evolving Paradigm
Explores new dimensions of how the healing-centered and restorative turn is growing.
Our Mission
This Masterclass is designed to equip educators and leaders with the knowledge and tools to foster healing-centered cultures in educational settings, promoting holistic growth and transformation.
What You’ll Receive
- Access to all six modules with downloadable resources.
- Certificate of completion.
- Continued access to course materials for reference and deepening understanding.
- Access to exclusive resources and tools.
Led by
Dr. Angel Acosta
For the last decade, Angel Acosta has worked to bridge the fields of leadership, social justice and mindfulness. He recently received his doctorate in the Curriculum and Teaching Department at Teachers College, Columbia University. Angel has supported educational leaders and their students by facilitating leadership trainings, creating pathways to higher education, and designing dynamic learning experiences. His dissertation explores healing-centered education as a promising framework for educational leadership development.
