RJ and Student Behavior Institute: According to the US Department of Education, a positive school culture fosters safety, promotes a positive academic, disciplinary and physical environment, and encourages trusting and caring relationships between adults and students. As different initiatives work toward a common vision of improving school climate, how can schools organize high-quality systems and…
Independent PD's: Building Community (Staff Engagement, Parents and Families, Students)(Helping Navigate Chaotic Re-entry to School): This workshop will introduce teachers, administrators, school staff, students, and all those who support them to restorative concepts and practices. Participants will explore the continuum of restorative practices, including pro-active circles for strengthening relationships and social emotional skills, and restorative…
Independent PD's: Building Community (Staff Engagement, Parents and Families, Students)(Helping Navigate Chaotic Re-entry to School): In this workshop, participants will explore the building blocks of restorative practices and how to utilize them to sustain a positive school culture and climate. Participants will gain practical strategies and ideas that energize and re-energize your learning community (staff,…
Independent PD's: Building Community (Staff Engagement, Parents and Families, Students)(Helping Navigate Chaotic Re-entry to School): Families play an important role in the success of the school community and strong relationships between schools and families are even more critical during virtual learning. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the needs and perspectives of families; the…
Independent PD's: Building Community (Staff Engagement, Parents and Families, Students)(Helping Navigate Chaotic Re-entry to School): Restorative Justice is more than a process to repair relationships between people after a harm. It is a way of living and relating that focuses on "how we care about each other." It is a healing-centered approach drawn from ancient…
Independent PD's: Building Community (Staff Engagement, Parents and Families, Students)(Helping Navigate Chaotic Re-entry to School): Do you want to bring more joy, meaning, and purpose back to teaching and learning? Do you want to balance academic rigor and accountability with supporting the needs of the whole child? We invite teachers, administrators and school staff to…
Independent PD's: Building Community (Staff Engagement, Parents and Families, Students)(Helping Navigate Chaotic Re-entry to School): How are you, really? Breathe. In this highly interactive and engaging session educators, administrators and school staff will have the opportunity to put on your oxygen mask, refresh and gladden your spirit, connect with yourself and other kindred spirits. You…
Independent PD's: Building Community (Staff Engagement, Parents and Families, Students)(Helping Navigate Chaotic Re-entry to School): This workshop is for teachers, youth workers, and other professionals who wish to build community and facilitate circles at their school, organization, or agency. Participants will learn the underlying assumptions, primary features, and fundamental processes of community building circles through…
Independent PD's: Building Community (Staff Engagement, Parents and Families, Students)(Helping Navigate Chaotic Re-entry to School): Celebrations can be used to honor individuals, groups, or an entire school and are a way of building connections among the different stakeholders within the school community. Recognizing accomplishments and expressing gratitude promotes resilience and well-being. This workshop will explore…
Target Audience: Administrators, Educators, School Staff Join us to learn the basics of how restorative justice practices can help in the reentry and recovery process. Participants will explore how restorative practices can facilitate smoother transition periods in schools and classrooms, address student and staff concerns, and rebuild the school community. We will share examples of…
Target Audience: Administrators, School Staff, Teachers, Other Professionals Are you struggling with a particular restorative practice? Is there a restorative justice plan or project you want some help with? Just wondering where to start? Join this informal session to receive customized coaching from our restorative justice experts! We designed these sessions to support individuals or…
Target Audience: Administrators, School Staff, Teachers As staff return to school communities, they will be asked to manage complex schedules, including online and in-person instruction, address the increased needs of students and families, and manage shifting resources while balancing their own households, health needs, and possible grief due to the loss of loved ones. This…