SchoolTalk's RestorativeDC Training & Professional Development Calendar

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GMuYCFvZQRu4bsMjrFPEMA Description: 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 and implementing restorative circles to shift school culture and climate and address systems of power and oppression. Participants will be able to use these practices in both…

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gwbcG335Rueho4J3tQdjVw 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 individual and group dynamics, emphasizing the importance of mattering and…

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Es7ZrT-PTDe0EMEAFDIbBQ Description: This two-part workshop is for teachers, youth workers, and other professionals who wish to build community and facilitate circles at their school/organization/agency. During the first session, participants will learn the fundamental processes of community-building circles through direct experience and reflection that includes design, facilitation, and assessment of their readiness to apply circles…

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D2syRsrETOe48190yH0-Eg Description: In this second session of a two-part series, participants will focus on the responsive circle as a structured intervention for severe and complex incidents of harm. They will discuss preparatory meetings, mock circles, written agreements and review re-entry processes and share feedback to enhance skill development. All professional development sessions teach skills and…

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7CRNGA1zRFymapsyRk__wQ Description: Instead of working “to” or “for” students and families, restorative practices focus on working “with” the community. Join this session to explore the building blocks of restorative practices and how to implement them to improve school culture and climate. Participants will learn practical strategies that engage and re-energize the learning community and how…

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/13FyuBdcTEOl9Na42Us3hg Description: This session is designed to utilize restorative practices to engage students in multiple ways. With the complexity of socialization and student needs, this session will explore ways students can be engaged in formal and informal restorative processes. Participants will leave with tools and strategies to build transformational relationships with students, empowering youth to…

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D0xF9b3_RHaYD_h83hMs-w Description: Creating restorative spaces, mindset and culture enable students, staff and families to feel safe, included and engaged in the classroom. In this session we will explore what makes a classroom environment restorative and what to consider when designing your area to support youth engagement, safe brain-based learning spaces, healthy community building practices and…

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jzwx2TB4SrqSik8nHE6IVQ Description: How are you, really? Breathe. OK, now then…in this highly interactive and engaging session you will have the opportunity to put on your oxygen mask, refresh and gladden your spirit, connect with yourself and other kindred spirits. You will leave the session being able to apply the tools, strategies and techniques immediately, both…