The mission of The Origins Program is to promote an equitable and humane multicultural society through quality education for all. Established in 1979, The Origins Program is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and the sole provider of the Developmental Designs approach, 5-9. Today, The Origins Program employs about fifteen people full-time, plus more than 60 certified workshop presenters. We offer workshops for teachers and consulting services for schools and districts. We also publish award-winning books, DVDs, and resources for school-based study groups. The Origins office located in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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