Fall City-Wide Workshop: Leveraging Restorative Practices for Social Emotional Learning

Date: October 21 and 22, 2024 (Two Day Session)

Location: Charles Sumner School, Room 101

Target Audience: Administrators, Teachers, School Staff, Behavioral Support

Description: Join us for an immersive two-day workshop where we delve into the transformative power of restorative practices to promote social-emotional learning (SEL). Restorative practices are dialogue-based processes designed to cultivate equitable, inclusive, and trusting relationships within a community. These trauma-informed practices create meaningful opportunities for students, school staff, and families to engage in social-emotional learning.

Workshop Objectives:

• Understand Updated SEL Standards: Explore and discuss the latest D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) SEL Standards. Gain insights into their application and relevance in today’s educational landscape.
• Assessment and Implementation: Reflect on how these standards are currently implemented in your school. Identify new opportunities and strategies to enhance their integration across your educational environment.
• SEL and Restorative Justice Intersection: Discover the synergy between SEL and restorative justice. Learn how restorative practices can support the seamless implementation of SEL standards in classrooms and throughout the school community.
• Practical Application of Restorative Practices: Engage in hands-on activities grounded in restorative practices that support SEL standards including:
  • Community-building circles
  • Academic circles
  • Trauma-centered micro-circles
  • Brain breaks and engagement activities
• Strategic Use of Restorative Practices: Evaluate your understanding of when and how to effectively employ restorative practices to foster an environment conducive to SEL standards.

By participating in this workshop, you will gain practical tools and strategies to enhance your school’s approach to SEL, build stronger community connections, and support the emotional well-being of everyone in your school community.

PLUs Awarded: 6

PLU Registration Link: https://osse.pl.powerschool.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/10836

RDC Registration Link: https://bit.ly/SY24_25CYRegister

PLUs
DC Public School and DC Public Charter School employees who are interested in receiving 6 PLUs for full participation in this course are asked to register for this course through OSSE’s new learning management system (LMS) platform. Educators can follow the instructions here to activate their account. Staff will only be able to receive 6 PLU’s by registering through the system. If you have issues or questions regarding the OSSE LMS registration, please contact Jessica Dulay via email at [email protected].

Accommodations
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Please indicate any reasonable accommodations that will allow you to participate in this event at least 3-5 days prior to start. Email us at [email protected] with any questions.