RJ in the Classroom for All Learners

This workshop is designed to explore ways that restorative practices can be used in the classroom. Teachers and school staff will gain skills and tools to incorporate restorative practices that will increase student engagement in academic and community content, promote consistent student attendance, and develop proactive systems to respond to student behavior. Participants will have the opportunity to practice energizers for classroom transition, Socratic seminars for civil discourse, and literacy circles for reading comprehension. Participants will identify best practices for designing student recognition and celebration events, sustainable daily routines and procedures, and clear expectations for the classroom community.