Training, Preparation, and Coaching

  • Orientation (Virtual) - Friday, May 23, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Dialogue Facilitation Institute - June 3 and 4, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, June 5, 9:00 - 4:00 PM (lunch provided)
  • Fall Reconvening (Refresh learning from June Institute and begin preparing to co-facilitate) - Friday, August 22, 2025, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (lunch provided)
  • Winter Reconvening - January 26, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Wrap Up & Celebration - May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Community of Practice Meetings - Every other Friday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on these dates, except for 3-hour sessions on October 10 and March 13.
    • September 12, 26,
    • October 10* (3-hour session), 24
    • November 7, 21
    • December 5
    • February 13, 27
    • March 13* (3-hour session), 27
    • April 10, 24
    • May 8, 22

*Meetings on October 10 and March 13 will be extended to 3-hour coaching sessions from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Co-Facilitating

  • Co-facilitate and debrief four single-session 2-hour listening circles, storytelling circles, or dialogue groups. Fellows will be paired with a co-facilitator, have ongoing coaching, and will work from a facilitation guide that can be adapted for different contexts.
    • Two sessions in Fall 2025 (late October - early November 2025) - Dates/times TBD
    • Two sessions in Spring 2026 (late March - early April 2026) - Dates/times TBD
      • Co-facilitate at least one of these spring sessions in home unit, school, or college.