The Center for Nonviolent Education and Parenting is excited to announce the 2010-2011 Parent Educator Certification Program.

This program is designed for people who are interested in teaching CNVEP's published Nonviolent Parenting curriculum. Past participants have included teachers, therapists, and other professionals who are teaching parenting classes or integrating our philosophy into their work. This is a two part course.

Part One is the Nonviolent Parenting Educator Training (NPET). It involves an intensive course of study, reviewing the research, principles, and practices of Nonviolent Parenting. In an alive, creative, and dynamic learning environment participants will be immersed in the philosophical underpinnings and pedagogical framework for teaching in multiple settings. In addition to experiential learning opportunities, there will be required reading, class assignments, and frequent opportunities to practice presenting to the group and to receive feedback.

Part Two is the Parenting Educator Certification Program (PECP), a six month practicum for students who have completed the NPET. Students who wish to receive CNVEP certification will be asked to join the practicum. Activities will include:

* Observation of certified teachers.
* Additional trainings and participant support group meetings.
* Opportunities to practice teaching with supervision from a CNVEP teacher who will provide feedback and support to facilitate development of skills.

Upon successful completion of the practicum, participants will receive certification as a CNVEP certified parent educator.

Who may apply:
The Parent Educator Training Program is designed for individuals who have completed a series of classes in Nonviolent Parenting at CNVEP. If you have not completed a series, please call CNVEP and speak with Brian or Ruth to discuss your participation in the training.

The program will run from October 8, 2010 through May 14, 2011
It includes seven intensive weekends where class will meet once a month on Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm and seven Wednesday evenings also once a month from 6:30 - 9:30pm

The following dates have been selected:

Orientation:
Friday, October 8, 2010 -- 6:00 Potluck

Weekend:
October 9-10, 2010
November 6-7, 2010
December 4-5, 2010
January 8-9, 2011
February 5-6, 2011
March 5-6, 2011
April 2-3, 2011

Wednesdays:
October 20, 2010
November 17, 2010
December 15, 2010
January 19, 2011
February 16, 2011
March 16, 2011
April 13, 2011

Graduation:
Saturday, May 14, 2011 -- 9am Last day / Graduation - 4pm Potluck

The fee for the program:
Part One (NPET) is $2,200, materials included. Payment plans and some scholarships are available.
Part Two (PECP) is $500. Payment plans and some scholarships are available for this program as well.

If you are a parent, teacher, social worker, or counselor who is interested in studying, practicing, and teaching Nonviolent Education and Parenting and would like to participate in the CNVEP Nonviolent Parenting Educator Training, fill out the Application Form.

Please return this application by email to azucena@cnvep.org or mail to CNVEP, PO Box 26938, LA, CA 90026 postmarked by August 27, 2010. When your application is received we will schedule your interview. If you have additional questions you can contact Azucena at 213.484.6676.