REQUIRED PRE-WORK
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Badge Work (60-90 minutes total). Please complete the assigned Badge for your School using the guidance below. Every participant will have an opportunity to share their completed work in our Mini-Circles on Day 1 in order to create authentic Facilitation and sharing practice. To allow for tech free sharing of your work please bring your completed badge before traveling to Nashville.
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Middle & Elementary Schools: Complete the Life Story 2.0 Identity Deck badge (6th grade, Noble Purpose). Please review the entire badge to support your internalization, but you only need to complete pages 8-11 and bring your final identity deck cards to Nashville on day 1. To help us keep Circle tech free we ask that you please use index cards for this Badge instead of completing it digitally and ensure those are ready to share for practice on Wednesday 10/1
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High Schools: Please complete the Life Story 6.0: My Best Self badge (10th Grade, Noble Purpose)
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Note: Completing this badge involves interviewing two individuals who know you well.
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TRAVEL & PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
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🕜 Arrival & Departure Times: Please book flights that allow you to be fully present for all sessions. Plan to arrive at the Compass Center no later than 8:45 am CT on Wednesday October 1st & book a return flight leaving no earlier than 4:30 pm Central time on Friday October 3rd.
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🏫 Location: All sessions will take place at the Valor Compass Center which is located at 4523 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211.
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⚪ Engagement & Presence: As you prepare for this event please let your colleagues know that you will not be accessible during core sessions. Compass Camp is an active training experience and requires your full attunement to maximize learning. Please note that during sessions, all participants are directed to put personal devices such as phones and laptops away to avoid distractions and to be fully "dropped-in" and present.
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🏨 Lodging: When planning your travel please consider that the Compass Center is located in the South Nashville neighborhood and close to Brentwood, TN. If you are looking for specific local recommendations as you plan your trip, please review our Visitor Guide.
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🍽️ Meals: We will provide breakfast, coffee, snacks/drinks, and lunch on all 3 days of the training. You will be on your own for dinner each evening, please review our Visitor Guide for recommendations.
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🧥 Dress Code: We want you to feel comfortable and at ease throughout your time with us. The Compass Center is often kept on the cooler side to balance the Southern humidity, so we recommend packing a sweater or an extra layer to stay cozy indoors. On Thursday evening, we’ll head off-site for a casual social event—feel free to dress for a relaxed evening out. That said, no part of the experience will require formal or elevated attire. Come as you are, and dress in whatever helps you stay present and engaged.
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🚗 Daily Travel to the Compass Center: Once in Nashville if you are relying on Uber/Lyft we recommend pre-scheduling your rides to ensure you arrive on time each day with plenty of time for breakfast!
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❔ Questions: Please reach out to Ryane Reandeau with any additional questions you may have at rreandeau@valorcollegiate.org
TRAINING 4
COHORT 7
Detailed Training Agenda
WEDNESDAY
8:30a - 9:00a Registration & Breakfast
9:00a - 9:30a Training 4 Opening
9:30a - 9:45a ☕Break
9:45a - 11:15a Experiential Circles
11:15a -12:15p 🍽️Lunch
12:15p - 1:45p True North 201
1:45p - 2:00p ☕Break
2:00p - 4:30p Deepening Questions
THURSDAY
8:30a - 9:00a Daily Arrival & Breakfast
9:00a - 10:45a Opening & Circle Essentials
10:45a - 11:00a ☕Break
11:00a - 12:00p High Impact Circle Feedback Part 1
12:00p - 1:00p 🍽️Lunch
1:00p - 2:00p High Impact Circle Feedback Part 2
2:00p - 2:15p ☕Break
2:15 - 4:00 Revise to Bar
4:45p - 7:00p Social Event: Big Machine Distillery & Tavern
FRIDAY
8:30a - 9:00a Daily Arrival & Breakfast
9:00a - 10:00a Opening & Effective Walkthrough Debrief
10:00a - 10:15a ☕Break
10:15a - 11:30p Walkthrough Debrief Practice
11:30p - 12:30p 🍽️Lunch w/ Buddy School
12:30p - 1:45p Team Action Planning
1:45p - 2:30p Training 4 Closing