Come as you are to be in community with other D.C. educators. We understand the ongoing challenges of an uncertain school year. RDC is shifting its community of practice to become listening and sharing sessions to discuss issues and strategies impacting our D.C. school communities. Listening and sharing sessions are facilitated group discussions to reflect,…
Successful restorative schools empower youth to have a voice on issues that affect them, influence culture change, lead restorative practices, co-create school norms and policies, and take initiative to shape their community. Meaningful youth leadership not only requires providing opportunities for youth leadership but training adults in the school on how to let youth genuinely…
Restorative DC will support participants in a highly customized Coaching and Skill-Building session. These sessions are designed to support individuals or small groups representing various learning communities focusing on primary elements of Restorative Justice including: Family Engagement, Student Engagement, Staff Engagement, Behavior and Discipline Approach, and Content Delivery. Our highly trained staff will coach participants…
Restorative DC will support participants in a highly customized Coaching and Skill-Building session. These sessions are designed to support individuals or small groups representing various learning communities focusing on primary elements of Restorative Justice including: Family Engagement, Student Engagement, Staff Engagement, Behavior and Discipline Approach, and Content Delivery. Our highly trained staff will coach participants…
This two-hour training will give school staff strategies for incorporating humor, fun, connection, and energy into on-line sessions with students. Participants will be exposed to a range of activities that have been adapted for use in various online platforms. The session includes an exploration of the role of Ice Breakers, Brain Breaks, and Student Engagers…
We often hear how restorative responsive processes take a lot of time or involve a lot of preparation and support. In this two-hour workshop, we will explore how to "walk towards conflict" and develop a "Conflict-Capable" culture in your classrooms, teams, and schools. Participants will be introduced to a micro-circle process that can be used…
Join Restorative DC and other members of the DC school community for a virtual individual and team Planning Session. This two-hour session is designed to support participants in planning, exploration, problem-solving, and implementation of Restorative Practices. These sessions are flexible in order to meet the various needs of participants. Come as an individual, or with…
As we rebuild our school networks, restorative community-building circles provide an opportunity and space to reflect, grieve, celebrate, and plan for the future in the new “normal.” This workshop is targeted to school staff with some experience conducting community-building circles and will provide the tools and techniques necessary for transitioning to virtual circle-keeping. Participants will…
Restorative DC will support participants in a highly customized Coaching and Skill-Building session. These sessions are designed to support individuals or small groups representing various learning communities focusing on primary elements of Restorative Justice including: Family Engagement, Student Engagement, Staff Engagement, Behavior and Discipline Approach, and Content Delivery. Our highly trained staff will coach participants…
Restorative DC will support participants in a highly customized Coaching and Skill-Building session. These sessions are designed to support individuals or small groups representing various learning communities focusing on primary elements of Restorative Justice including: Family Engagement, Student Engagement, Staff Engagement, Behavior and Discipline Approach, and Content Delivery. Our highly trained staff will coach participants…
In this two-hour interactive workshop, participants will examine the impact of racism, inequity, and exclusion on the learning environment and learn how to develop safe spaces to have courageous conversations using the RJ circle process. These circles combine ancient practices and modern procedures to focus on essential relationships and listening. Connecting in a circle allows…
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, students and families) and deepen your understanding of how to integrate restorative practices with similar…