Our Open Enrollment Workshops are available to any educator who wants to build their skills as a discussion leader. Virtual and in-person options are offered throughout the year at three levels, leading to a Certificate in Discussion Leadership. Learn more about each level and register to attend an upcoming workshop below. If you would like to schedule custom professional development for your school, please email us.

In Level 1 workshops, educators new to Touchstones experience all elements of a Touchstones class through direct practice and evaluation. Run by highly experienced staff, workshop participants learn specific strategies to build participation, cooperation, active listening, and collaborative leadership with a discussion class.

A Taste of Touchstones Workshop | June 4, 2023 | Virtual

Sunday June 4, 2023 • 2:00pm – 5:00pm EST

If you’re interested in using Touchstones in your school or classroom in the fall, and want to experience the method for yourself, this workshop is for you! This shorter version of our Level 1 focuses on strategies for addressing issues of participation and cooperation in a group.

Registration fee is $90. Seats are limited to 15 participants.

Back to School Workshop | August 2-3, 2023 | Virtual

Part 1: Wednesday August 2, 2023 • 2:00pm – 5:00pm EST

Part 2: Thursday August 3, 2023 • 2:00pm – 5:00pm EST

This workshop prepares you to begin running Touchstones discussions in the fall with your students. You’ll have ample opportunity to practice the method and explore strategies across all Four Stages of group development: participation, cooperation, active listening, and collaborative leadership.

Registration fee is $175. Seats are limited to 15 participants.

The Level II Workshop offers current Touchstones educators a more tailored approach to discussion leadership development. These workshops are personalized using data from participants provided in advance, to ensure instruction and practice is customized to meet your individual needs.

Building on significant experience, Touchstones Level III Workshops prepare discussion leaders to coach and train others, while advancing their own leadership abilities. As with the Level II Workshop, the Level III Workshop is personalized using data from the participants in advance, to ensure instruction and practice is customized to meet your individual needs. Completion of a Level III workshop leads to a Touchstones Certificate in Discussion Leadership.