Harvard-validated. Classroom-tested for 40 years. Used by thousands of schools to teach intimacy, relationships, and personal space to students with special needs.
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Circles is one of the only social boundaries curricula with peer-reviewed evidence of effectiveness.
"Students who completed the Circles curriculum demonstrated significant improvements in understanding social boundaries and appropriate levels of intimacy."
"Circles provides a concrete, visual framework that students with intellectual disabilities can understand and apply in real-world social situations."
First published in 1983, Circles has been continuously refined based on teacher feedback and updated research. Used in all 50 states and internationally.
Each program builds on the concentric circles framework with age-appropriate video modeling and ready-to-use lessons.
Introduces the Circles concept to younger students with simplified language and relatable scenarios.
Core social boundaries curriculum — personal space, types of touch, levels of intimacy and trust.
Advanced topics including dating, healthy relationships, and navigating social situations independently.
Teaches students to recognize and respond to inappropriate touching and sexual abuse situations.
Every lesson maps to the frameworks your district requires for IEP compliance and curriculum adoption.
Choose the plan that works for your school.
All 4 Circles programs with teacher guides, lesson plans, and worksheets.
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