TRAVEL & PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
🕜 Arrival & Departure Times:
Please book flights that allow you to be fully present for all sessions. Plan to arrive at the Compass Center by 8:15 CT on 11/19 and book departing flights no earlier than 4:30 pm CT on 11/21.
🏫 Location:
All sessions will take place at the Valor Compass Center which is located at 4523 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211.
🏨 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.
🍽️ 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.
🚗 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!
❔ Other Questions?
Email our Associate Director of Operations, Ryane Reandeau
⚪ 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.
🧥 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.
REQUIRED PRE-WORK
BADGE WORK
(60 - 90 minutes)
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 in order to create authentic Facilitation and sharing practice. To allow for tech free sharing of your work please bring print your completed badge before traveling to Nashville.
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Middle & Elementary Schools: Please complete our 1,000 Questions / If You Really Knew Me Badge
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This is a 6th grade Big Heart Badge in the Compass curriculum and one of the Starter Pack of Badges your Faculty will complete in the Spring Semester.
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Read pages 1-7 to build initial understanding of the entire badge. You do not need to complete the tasks on these pages.
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Complete pages 8-13 only and prepare to share your “If you Really Knew Me” statements and participate in the 1,000 questions exercise in Circle.
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High Schools: Please complete the Shining a Light & Casting a Shadow badge (9th Grade, Noble Purpose)
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This is a 9th Grade Noble Purpose Badge in the Compass curriculum and one of the Starter Pack of Badges your Faculty will complete in the Spring Semester.
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Please ensure you have your final poem (page 9) completed and ready to share by the time you arrive in Nashville.
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TRAINING 2
COHORT 8
Detailed Training Agenda
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19
8:00a -8:30a Check-In & Breakfast
8:30a - 9:45a Training 2 Opening
9:45p - 10:00p ☕Break
10:00a - 11:30a Experiential Circles
11:30a - 12:30p 🍽️Lunch
12:30p - 2:00p Check-In/Check-Back
2:00p - 2:15p ☕Break
2:15p - 4:00p Opening/ Faculty Badge Work Starter Pack
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20
8:00a - 8:30a Arrival & Breakfast
8:30a - 10:30a Resonance
10:30a - 10:45a ☕Break
10:45a - 11:30a Appreciations & Closing
11:30a - 12:30p 🍽️Lunch With Buddy Schools
12:30p - 2:15p Living your Commitments
2:15p - 2:30p ☕Break
2:30p - 3:45p Faculty Badge Work Coaching
4:30p + Social Event
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21
8:00a - 8:30a Daily Arrival & Breakfast
8:30a - 11:30a Day 3 Opening & Mini-Circles
11:30a - 12:30p 🍽️Lunch
12:30p - 1:45p Faculty Circle Ready to Launch
1:45p - 2:30p Training 2 Closing