Conducting effective preventative or responsive circles requires the facilitator to be able to help the participants create meaningful agreements that address the roots of the problem and are sustainable over time. In this workshop, we will explore how to create effective agreements between the parties involved, check for understanding and agreement, and utilize coaching skills…
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…
Join RestorativeDC for our Fall Technical Assistance series to support RJ work in DC Schools this school year! 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,…
Join RestorativeDC for our Fall Technical Assistance series to support RJ work in DC Schools this school year! 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,…
Join us for an interactive session where you will be able to explore, strengthen, and expand your understanding of restorative practices and learn how to use language to create a more peaceful, trusting, and meaningful connection with others at home and at school. As a result of actively participating in this workshop you will be…
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 RestorativeDC for our Fall Technical Assistance series to support RJ work in DC Schools this school year! 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,…
Join RestorativeDC for our Fall Technical Assistance series to support RJ work in DC Schools this school year! 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,…
Restorative practices are dialogue-based processes that center a community around equitable and inclusive relationships of trust, understanding, and collaboration. These practices, including community building circles, are trauma-informed and provide ample opportunities for social-emotional learning for students, school staff, and families. During this workshop participants will explore how restorative practices can be utilized to provide key…
This two-part workshop is designed to build the capacity of school leaders, teachers, and support staff in their approach to behaviors during SY20-21 when school communities will be facing unprecedented challenges. During the first day of the workshop, participants will review responsive restorative techniques and strategies to effectively communicate with students when they disrupt community…
Join RestorativeDC for our Fall Technical Assistance series to support RJ work in DC Schools this school year! Join Restorative DC and other members of the DC school community in our citywide virtual individual and team Planning Sessions to support participants in planning, exploration, problem-solving, and implementation. These sessions are flexible in order to meet…
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…