SchoolTalk's RestorativeDC Training & Professional Development Calendar

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,…

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,…

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/RDCCoaching24_25     Passcode: 0440 Description: 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…

Location: TBD Registration Link: https://bit.ly/RestorativedcCoPregistration24-25 It is okay if we find it really difficult to establish interest and by-in amongst our colleagues as we seek to create a more restorative culture in our schools. We may feel extremely alone as restorative leaders. To remain energized in our restorative journey, it is important to have opportunities…

Location: OSSE, Room 108 Target Audience:  School Staff, Teachers, Classroom Support Staff Description: Join us for an engaging workshop designed to explore how everyday language and proactive dialogue skills can enhance student and staff engagement, foster a sense of contribution, and build a community grounded in care, inclusion, and resilience. Learn strategies to support both…

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/RDCCoaching24_25     Passcode: 0440 Description: 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…

Location: OSSE, Room 108 Target Audience:  School Staff, Teachers, Classroom Support Staff Description: Increased absenteeism and truancy are challenges for students, families and schools. This session provides a generational approach designed to utilize restorative practices to engage students and families to explore ways all stakeholders can engage in formal and informal restorative processes to address…

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/RDCCoaching24_25      Description: 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 small groups…

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/RDCCoaching24_25      Description: 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 small groups…

Location: TBD Target Audience: Teachers, Teacher Supports, School Staff. Description: 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…

Location: TBD Registration Link: https://bit.ly/RestorativedcCoPregistration24-25 Are you concerned about staff wellbeing? We are too! We want to provide a restorative space for educators and school partners to discuss staff communication and well-being and problem-solve with peers from across the city about challenges and successes of developing staff connection. How are expectations communicated to staff? How…

Date: January 27 and 28,  2025 (Two Day Session) Location: TBD Target Audience: Administrators, Teachers, School Staff, Behavioral Support Description: This session will build your capacity to practice restorative responses to behaviors in school. Using a restorative lens, participants will explore various techniques and strategies to effectively communicate with students when they disrupt community norms…