Teacher Training is Central
In India, the training infrastructure has already reached thousands of teachers across hundreds of schools, benefitting tens of thousands of students. Rrd
With a strong network of experienced trainers across the country, Lions Quest in India Foundation offers high-quality Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) professional development workshops tailored to the specific roles and responsibilities of school staff to start and get involved in program implementation.
Why Lions Quest Training?
- Expert Trainers: All Lions Quest trainers meet rigorous standards for SEL professional development.
- Strong Academic Background: Every trainer holds an advanced degree in education or a related field.
- Exceptional Quality: Lions Quest workshops consistently receive a 95% satisfaction rating, with participants describing the training as an “outstanding” professional learning experience.
Possible Workshops Include
- Teacher Training Workshop:
Focused on equipping teachers and participants with the knowledge, strategies, and tools needed for successful Lions Quest program implementation in the classroom. - Administrator & Principal Workshop:
Designed for school leaders to learn best practices for strengthening SEL culture, supporting implementation, and sustaining long-term program success.
Workshop Format
- Two-day, in-person training conducted at your location
- Capped at 36 participants to ensure high engagement and individualized support
- Flexible scheduling aligned with your school timings
TTW format, facilitation guidelines, and supporting agenda
Download TTW Agenda and Requirements
The Curriculum set for participants consists of:
Universal Program Guide PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR:
- Effective schoolwide implementation
- Connecting SEL to NEP
- Developing a positive school climate
- Strategies for a relationship centered classroom
- Reflecting a multicultural classroom
- Implementing Service-Learning
Facilitators Resource Guide
The Facilitator’s Resource Guide for each grade is an easy-to-use “teacher’s edition” that contains annotated lesson plans, assessment and enrichment, and family and community connections activities.
Student Journal
The Student Journal provides opportunities to practice and apply the skills found in each lesson.
The Family Connection sheets
36 family connection sheets are application activities pertaining to each skill the student learns in class.
Digital resource Material
The Digital Resources offer rich ancillary support including “Projectables” for whole-class presentations, Family Connection worksheets and the Families as Partners guide designed to encourage family engagement and involvement in Lions Quest. The Families as Partners guide, included on the Digital Resources, provides all the resources you need to lead parent meetings in conjunction with the Lions Quest program
Lions Quest Skills for Growing (SFG) Grade 1-5 and Skills for Adolescence (SFA) Grade 6-8 will be available in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bangla and Urdu languages soon
FAQs
Is training required?
Training is recommended, especially for schoolwide or larger implementations. Trained teachers are expected to implement the program with students to experience its impact on self and the students.
Who should attend the training?
Besides the staff who will be directly facilitating the program other staff members who will support the program are welcome to attend, including: administrators and principals, implementation coaches, teacher’s assistants, etc.
What topics will be covered in the training?
The training includes classroom management, social-emotional learning (SEL), life skills education, student engagement techniques, and building a safe learning environment.
Is prior experience or training required to attend?
No prior experience is required. The workshop is suitable for both new and experienced educators.
Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes, all participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the workshop.
Why 2 days for the workshop?
2-Day Workshop is the opportunity for deeper engagement with the curriculum and the option for an additional module, covering either Service-Learning, Prevention, Introduction to Mindfulness, Schoolwide SEL, or Anti-bullying depending on the groups need.
Can a trained teacher can train other teachers in school?
The experiential two days of training in itself gives the participants a wider perspective and deep dive in our scientifically researched curriculum. A certified teacher shall only implement the program.
Do I need to begin the program at first Grade?
No, you may begin the program at any grade level 1-8.
Is it the same lesson every year for the students?
No, the topics of the lessons are the same every year, but the lessons are unique.
For more information for a Lions Quest Teachers Training Workshop contact Lions Quest in India Foundation.
Training of Trainers (TOT):
Lions Quest in India Foundation invites interested educators to participate in the Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop. This comprehensive, multi-day program builds the knowledge, facilitation skills, and confidence required to train educators in delivering the evidence-based Lions Quest SEL program effectively.
Prerequisite to be a Trainer
