Dear CI Community,
We are excited to announce the first cohort of Compassionate Inquiry in Education (CIE), an initiative that brings the principles of Compassionate Inquiry® into classrooms and child-serving environments.
As practitioners, we recognize that children’s behaviors are often expressions of unmet needs shaped by their lived experiences. Educators increasingly recognize that creating environments of safety, trust, and belonging is essential for improving student attendance, academic outcomes, and behavior, while preparing students to navigate the world beyond school.
What is Compassionate Inquiry in Education (CIE)?
CIE integrates Compassionate Inquiry with SAMHSA’s trauma-informed care model to support professionals in creating safe, responsive, and compassionate environments for children and youth.
Who can participate?
- Teachers
- School professionals
- Social workers
Requirement: Participants must currently be working with a group of children or youth where they can apply the practices. Alternatively, you may contact a school to obtain permission to implement the program in a middle school setting.
What does participation involve?
- Orientation Session: 90 minutes
- Training Phase: 8 weekly virtual sessions (90 minutes each)
- Implementation Phase (6 months):
- Applying CIE practices in your setting (20–40 minutes/week)
- Optional bi-weekly support/coaching sessions (60–90 minutes)
- Research Participation:
- Pre- and post-surveys (~15 minutes each)
- Participation in a focus group
Why join?
- Deepen your application of Compassionate Inquiry in real-world settings.
- Work directly with children and youth using a trauma-informed lens.
- Be part of building an evidence base for CI in education.
- Receive structured guidance, tools, and ongoing support.
Pricing & Timeline
As this is our founding cohort, it is being offered at a special low cost of 450 CAD in exchange for your engagement, feedback, and involvement in the research study.
- Application Deadline: June 10th
- Program Start: Mid-June 2026
- Note: Spaces are limited, so please sign up as soon as possible.
For more information, please refer to this document, which includes details on the course, dates, timeline for the founding cohort, and FAQs.
👉 Click Here to Complete the Interest Form
Selected participants will be invited to an orientation session, after which the program will officially begin.
Call for Interns
We are also inviting applications for two internship positions within the CIE program.
Participants in the program facilitate a structured, student-facing curriculum designed to increase safety, trust, belonging, and response flexibility within classrooms. Interns will be expected to actively facilitate this student curriculum as part of their learning experience. We believe that future facilitators benefit most from direct, hands-on implementation experience, ensuring your training is grounded in both theory and practical reflection.
Eligibility Criteria for Interns:
- Currently working with or having access to a group of children or youth.
- Ability to facilitate weekly student sessions during the Action Phase.
- Willingness to participate in workshops, implementation activities, and bi-weekly support sessions.
- Interest in trauma-informed education, Compassionate Inquiry, and experiential learning.
- Commitment to reflective practice, collaboration, and professional growth.
Interns will receive mentorship, implementation support, and experiential learning opportunities throughout the program.
👉 Click Here to Apply for the Internship
We would love to have you be part of this meaningful step toward bringing Compassionate Inquiry into educational spaces.
For any questions, please contact:
Ashwini Govinda Raju
📧 ci.ashwinigovind@gmail.com
📞 +1 689-236-0641
Warmly,
The Team at Compassionate Inquiry®