Cohort Model
Project-based training for schools, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies
Transformative Cohort-Model Training
Invest in a comprehensive learning experience for a small group of your staff and/or stakeholders. Learn from the Monarch community (including lived-experience experts) and other cohort members, while reflecting on your own strengths and experiences.
During the cohort training, teams create a manageable, impactful project designed to better serve children and families experiencing homelessness in your context. We intentionally support the creation of projects that are measurable, mission-aligned, strengths-based, and mindful of existing resources and capacity.
An Integrated Program
Ideal for bringing 3-5 people* from your team, we recommend bringing a mixture of leaders with decision-making power and ground-level staff, who interact with clients daily.
Our cohort training spans about six months and includes:
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Asynchronous courses on our four core approaches: strengths-based, restorative, relationship-centered, and trauma-informed.
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Our content is modular, and the schedule can be adapted to meet your needs (e.g., 2 days in person and 2 days virtual, one day a week for four weeks, etc.)
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We support you through project implementation with planning tools, troubleshooting, accountability, and a culminating celebration.
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Includes quick, downloadable resources you can use right away, like a checklist of best practices for engaging with unhoused parents and caregivers
*We can accommodate teams of 2. If you would like to attend as an individual, please contact us directly to explore options.
What Participants Say
"Building Relationships is one of the most important things a school, organization can do! Knowing that there is caring in between is EVERYTHING– you never know how your interaction can change someone's moment, day, year, or life!”
- Denise
School Security
Bell Middle School
“I learned how to look at students, families, and coworkers in a strengths-based manner and communicate my needs with them in a strengths-based way.”
- Amirah
Education Programs Manager
Elementary Institute of Science
Join Our Next Session
Cohorts are currently scheduled in partnership with attending schools and organizations. Please use this form to discuss joining or spearheading an upcoming cohort.