Whole-School Change: Cultivating School Communities that Thrive
Positive School Culture
Whole-School Change (formerly SaferSanerSchools) is a program that cultivates stronger relationships between students and staff to create a more positive school climate and communities that thrive.
Increased Equity
Restorative practices empowers a diversity of voices and reduces discipline disparities based on race and other factors.
Strong School Leadership
Our program teaches school leaders 21st century professional competencies to improve workplace culture and foster staff development.
Program Components
The International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Whole-School Change program provides a comprehensive implementation model that works with educators to transform school climate in districts across the United States.
Professional Development
Staff learn skills to proactively connect with students and respond when things go wrong.
Coaching
IIRP coaches help school leadership teams reinforce the use of restorative practices.
Restorative Practices Trainers
Expand and sustain the impact through our Train the Trainer model to build additional in-house expertise.
Graduate Certificates & Degrees
Dive deeper into the restorative practices field through graduate level certificates and degrees.
"Restorative practices provide a structure that builds community among students and staff and provides a way for students to restore themselves to the community following misconduct."
Anthony Hamlet
Former Superintendent, Pittsburgh Public Schools
Pinellas County, FL
Research and Reports
Restorative Practices Help Reduce Student Suspensions
RAND Corporation, a Randomized Controlled Trial of Whole-School Change (formerly SaferSanerSchools as referenced in the report)
Connecting Communities of Courage: Building Inclusive, Safe and Engaging Schools
National School Climate Center
Restorative Practices: Fostering Healthy Relationships & Promoting Positive School Discipline
Advancement Project, American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association, Opportunity to Learn Campaign
Implementing restorative justice in schools: Lessons learned from restorative justice practitioners in four Brooklyn schools
Anne Gregory, Ph.D., et al., Rutgers University
Frequently Asked Questions
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