Fall Circle Tours
Eager to experience the Compass for yourself?
We are excited to be hosting at least 2 tours this Fall to visit schools implementing our model, and to participate in our Compass Circle model in person. In addition to observing live student Compass Circles, visitors will
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learn about the foundational components of Valor's Compass model through an introductory session,
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experience the supportive framework the Compass offers to educators by personally completing a Noble Purpose badge, and
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participate in a facilitated experiential adult Compass Circle.
Check out the dates and locations below for a tour that works best for you. Space is limited so please RSVP early!
Select your tour here
Upcoming Workshops
August 29, 2025
11:00am - 12:15 pm CDT
Balanced Beginnings: Tuning Into Your Stress Cycles
Join Sara Carlson Striegel and our community of educators and leaders for this 75 minute webinar to kick off a new school year with commitment to balance. Together, we'll explore the stress cycles we all experience in education -- what they are, how they affect us, and how we can navigate them with greater awareness and compassion. Through shared reflection and practical tools, you'll learn to distinguish healthy stress from toxic stress and walk away with strategies to support yourself and your colleagues. This is a space to reconnect, reset, and start the year grounded and supported.
Interactive Virtual Workshop
Free
In-Depth Partnerships
3-year Partnership
for
Schoolwide Implementation
Compass Camp is Valor’s 3-year training and credentialing program for select
schools to adopt The Compass Model. Accepted School Partners select a leadership team to join a cohort of 10-12 schools to complete the Community Foundation Year, Circle Implementation Years 1 +2, and, once certified, will join the growing Certified Partner Network for ongoing development and community. School leaders receive personalized executive coaching, and our train-the-trainer model establishes the foundation for your school to sustain continuous improvement for integrating the Compass Model into your school's unique culture and conditions.
2-year Cohort
for
Individual Leaders
Compass Leader Fellowship is a 2-year development journey for school
leaders to grow in their Personal Leadership through a holistic development approach. Our coaches and curriculum center wholeness for leaders, as this is the primary driver for developing whole students. Leaders are guided to address core limiting mindsets, develop meaningful adaptive change to support their highest aspirations, and cultivate an internal approach to leadership that is kind, curious, and balanced. The culmination results in sustainable practices to enhance the tenure of our most impactful roles in education.
CIRCLE FACILITATOR COHORT
1-year Cohort
for
Teams of 3
Our Circle Facilitator Cohort is a 1-
year certification course for schools that
would like to implement a simplified
version of our Compass Circles on a
small scale.
This program directly trains a few
individuals to facilitate Circles at your
school, and supports high-quality
implementation of a complex and
powerful practice on an individual scale.
Although this offering does not include leadership coaching or train-the-trainer resources, participants join a supportive cohort of educators from around the country who are equally invested in comprehensive human development and connection.