IMPLEMENTATION, TRAINING, and PRICING

IMPLEMENTATION

The CirclePoint program can be implemented in as little time as one month. Implementation approaches can vary, and include having us provide training to using a self-study model. The program’s materials are designed to make program adoption flexible. Whatever approach is chosen, we will work with you at each step to ensure that your implementation is successful. While schools can develop their own implementation plan and schedule, the following steps are recommended:

  1. Initial Consultation: We’ll have a discussion about why you are interested in this program, your current approach and policies, and the types of issues you may be experiencing. It may be that your current approach is effective and just needs a few tweaks. If that’s the case, we’ll be happy to provide suggestions. But we’ll also explain in detail how our program works and explore how your school might benefit, whether from a full program implementation or targeted solutions such as professional development or student education. There is no cost for this consultation.
  2. Implementation Planning: If you decide to move forward with a specific solution or the full program, we’ll work with you to create a plan. For a full program implementation, we’ll discuss how best to deliver the educational component to adults and students. We can conduct training sessions for groups large and small. We’ll also explain how the metrics tracking works and have you start collecting data.
  3. Adult Education: If you would like us to conduct the training sessions, we’ll come to your school to provide the training. This training will cover administrators, teachers, and monitors. For a self-study approach, all educators in the school will read and study the CirclePoint Educator Guide. Educators will also review the student guide(s) so they are familiar with the material. The time allotted for completing adult self-study can vary; however, we recommend 2–4 weeks.
  4. Chain of Custody Awareness Mechanism Development: Administrators will define the way that the details of bullying issues will be documented and disseminated to the adults in the school. Options include a password-protected online document and a physical log book. The work involved for this step is simply to identify the best way for communicating to educators, one that is efficient, effective, and secure.
  5. Mechanism Practice: Once all adults complete the education component, they should start using the mechanisms for at least a month prior to the student launch. This is critical because this program is designed to establish a way of addressing bullying problems that creates trust between students and adults. If bullying problems are not handled according to the program guidelines, student trust may be lost. A month (or even two) of practice by the adults will ensure that they have mastered the mechanisms, have worked out any issues, and are ready for the student launch. We will be standing by to answer any questions and discuss specific use cases to ensure successful outcomes.
  6. Student Education and Program Launch: Once adults are well-versed on the program mechanisms, an educator can conduct student sessions using the script we provide. Alternatively, we can conduct these sessions. In these sessions, the educator meets with the students in each classroom to discuss bullying and describes the program in detail. During the student sessions, the student guides are distributed. Note: the student sessions are intended for grades 3 and up. For grades K–2, we provide the teacher with a document to review with the students that is geared toward younger audiences.
  7. Parent Notification: Concurrent with the student sessions, parents are notified that the program is launching. We can provide a parent letter template if desired, and we can also provide program overview sessions to parents. Parents are invited to review the PARENT PORTAL page of this website for more information on bullying and the program.

TRAINING

The CirclePoint program can be implemented without formal training. However, the greatest hurdle to clear in a successful implementation is the education component. We can provide:

  • Educator training on bullying and the program mechanisms
  • Leadership training on program implementation and management
  • Student education and program launch sessions
  • Overview sessions for monitors
  • Presentations to parents and other interested community members
  • Targeted sessions to help on any aspect of the program

The self-study approach is also a feasible option. While the self-study task will be completed at varying levels of diligence by program participants, the overlapping and complementary nature of the mechanisms used in the program means that individuals can learn at different rates and the implementation will still be successful. Further, the mechanisms are reinforcing, meaning that over time, individuals will gain in understanding as they use the mechanisms.

We strongly recommend a consultation for any school or organization considering the program. The consultation is simply to provide a program overview and to answer any questions. There is no cost for a consultation.

PRICING

For self-study implementations, the cost is simply for the materials. Our consultation support for self-study implementations is provided at no charge. Guided implementations, where we provide training, are priced individually (time and expenses).

For all implementations, we recommend that each educator in the school have a CirclePoint Educator Guide. The guide provides the education component and describes the program mechanisms in detail. Following the program launch, the guide can be used as a reference manual that educators can access as needed. The guides are also used to educate new staff members following the formal program implementation.

Each student in grades 3 and up should receive a guide (What YOU Can Do About Bullying by Max & Zoey for students in grades 3–5; All About Bullying for students in grades 6 and up) that they can take home. We have found that students want to read the guides in private. In addition, bullying-related materials tend to carry a stigma that may prevent those who need the materials from accessing them if they are offered upon request or made available in a public place. Further, the guides teach students ways to respond to aggression, a life skill, and ways to help a bullied student, information that benefits all students.

The guide for students in grades K–2 is a PDF file that the school can print and distribute. The cost for the PDF file is calculated as a per-head license.

There is no charge for supplemental materials such as the Guide for Monitors and the Student Survey.

Based on the above recommendations, the cost for materials for a school with 50 educators, 400 students at the third-grade level and higher, and 50 students in kindergarten through second grade would be:

50 educator guides @ $17.99 = $899.50
400 student guides @ $ 5.99 = $2,396.00
50 K–2 PDF file licenses @ $1.00 = $50.00

Total cost: $3,345.50 plus shipping

Training is priced based on the specifics of the implementation (time and materials). Other implementation approaches are possible based on a school's needs. We are happy to provide input on alternative implementation approaches.