Professional Development: Navigating the Circle Forward Building a Restorative Community Handbook

The Circle Forward Book is a key resource for both experienced and developing circle keepers. In this session, teachers, behavior and restorative justice staff, social workers, instructional coaches and deans and other school staff will explore the book and work with selected chapters to understand circle concepts, identify ideas that fit specific needs and gain experience in developing flows for classrooms and staff meetings. Learn to create more innovative, creative and intentional circle flows that meet community needs. Key elements of the circle process for proactive and responsive circle formations will also be a focus of this workshop.

Facilitated by: Mama Makini Niliwaambieni & Lisa Shaw, MS

All professional development sessions use a trauma-informed approach and teach skills and practices that you can implement immediately. Visit RestorativeDC.org/events to explore all restorative justice programming, including additional summer institutes, PD topics, skills and planning sessions by Restorative DC in collaboration with OSSE. Participants will receive two professional learning units (PLUs) for full participation in each session. For questions, email [email protected].

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 virtual event at least 3-5 days prior to start. Email us at [email protected] with any questions.