Description: Target Audience: Teachers, Teacher Supports, School Staff 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…
Location: In-Person, OSSE, Eleanor Holmes Norton Room 108 Description: Target Audience: Teachers, Teacher Supports, School Staff For restorative practices to be useful for young learners, restorative practitioners must consider the developmental range of children in grades K-8 and accommodate a young learner's attention span, energy level, learning style, and expressive and receptive language capacity. This…
Coaching & Skill Building Personalized Guidance | Expert Solutions |Implementation Support 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…
Location: In-Person, OSSE, Eleanor Holmes Norton Room 110 Description: Target Audience: Administrators, School Staff, Teachers According to the U.S. 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 schools and communities work toward a common vision…
Location: In-Person, OSSE, Eleanor Holmes Norton Room 110 Description: Target Audience: Administrators, School Staff, Teachers Restorative justice is increasingly applied in schools worldwide to manage classrooms and create inclusive, socially connected, and supportive learning environments for every student, including those with disabilities.. Restorative practices help students develop self-advocacy and social-emotional skills at the same time…
Location: 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, Room 108 Description: RestorativeDC’s Community of Practice (CoP) is a space to share ideas, quality practices, and knowledge on restorative approaches. The CoP will provide participants with an opportunity to: Participate in problem-solving group activities. Explore promising restorative strategies. Practice tangible and practical skills necessary for a…
Coaching & Skill Building Personalized Guidance | Expert Solutions |Implementation Support 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…
Location: In-Person, OSSE, Eleanor Holmes Norton Room 108 Description: Target Audience: Administrators, School Staff, Teachers Restorative practices are dialogue-based processes that center a community on 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. Join…
Don't miss this chance to join the conversation and connect with other educators and community partners who share your commitment to rebuilding, reconnecting, and restoring D.C. schools! Join us for a powerful day of in-person community building, reflection, and restorative justice at the Circle UP DC Summit. The Summit is designed for school leaders, educators, student…
Date: July 11, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Virtual PLU Registration Link: https://bit.ly/PLUPDRJFundamentals1 Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/ZoomPDRJFundamentals1 Description: Target Audience: School Staff, Behavior and Mental Support Staff, Teachers Join us as we introduce restorative concepts and explore the continuum of restorative practices. Strategies include using proactive circles for strengthening relationships and social-emotional skills…
Date: July 11, 2023 Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Location: Virtual PLU Registration Link: https://bit.ly/PLUPDRestorativeCommunication1 Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/ZoomPDRestorativeCommunication1 Description: Target Audience: School Staff, Behavior and Mental Support Staff, Teachers While restorative practices are primarily associated with formal circles and conferences that may be implemented a few times per week, Restorative Communication can be used daily…
Date: July 12, 2023 Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: In-Person, OSSE, Eleanor Holmes Norton Room 108 & 109 Description: Target Audience: Teachers, Classroom Support Staff, School Staff Registration Link: bit.ly/42vjvnc This workshop will examine how restorative practices enhance and make possible relational pedagogy. We will discuss what both concepts are, how they intersect, and the…