Restorative practices can be extremely useful for helping schools support students with disabilities during this time of uncertainty and disruption of the normal school environment. Participants will explore the current needs of students with disabilities and their families; and identify how restorative practices can be utilized for establishing connections, problem-solving, and creating inclusive, socially connected,…
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…
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 indigenous cultures that supports widening tolerance and welcoming what is also painful: the losses, the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join Restorative DC and other members of the DC school community for the April RJ Community of Practice meeting. We have designed these sessions to provide space for connection, grieving, celebration, and supporting each other. Come as you are to be in community with others from schools across DC. Throughout SY20-21, Restorative DC will sponsor…
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 strategies and various online tools that can be used to implement celebrations in schools in…
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…