Foster positive classroom and school culture
Building and strengthening relationships and community is a critical component of school culture. Restorative practices is an essential process for creating a positive learning environment, building social capital, and resolving relational issues.
During this two-day introductory experience, you will learn the fundamental theory and practices for engaging with students, staff, and parents in your school setting.
Topics include the importance of being explicit about practice, how to set high expectations while being supportive, and ways to build community in your setting. We will discuss giving direct feedback and asking questions that foster accountability, as well as utilizing effective methods to resolve common conflicts.
You will learn to apply the restorative practices continuum, understanding which restorative processes are best for achieving certain goals or responding to particular situations. We will focus specifically on facilitating circles, an essential process for creating a positive learning environment and school culture. Circles can be used both proactively and responsively to build social capital, sustain relationships, address social problems, and respond when harm occurs. Participants will spend time planning circles to use in their schools immediately.
Designed for:
K-12 teachers, staff, administrators. This experience is applicable to other audiences,
but school-based examples are used.
Learning Format Options:
- Online: Two consecutive 4.5-hour days of live instruction via Zoom.
(2 hours of pre-work required prior to each session.) - In Person: Two consecutive 8-hour days of live instruction (two breaks and time for lunch included).
Note:
In conjunction with Restorative Justice Conferencing, this event can be applied to the blended RP 500 Basic Restorative Practices course at the IIRP Graduate School. Trainings are limited in capacity and fill up quickly. Please do not book any travel or accommodations for in-person trainings until the registration is confirmed.
Price through August 31: $450
Price as of September 1: $475
Upcoming Events
Please Note:
All events require pre-registration to attend. Event capacities are limited, and seats are reserved as payments are received.
If you require the use of a purchase order, it must contain the following information:
- The learner’s name
- The name of the session they are looking to attend
- The approved amount
- It must list the IIRP as the recipient.
- If it requires a signature from someone in your organization, it must be signed by the appropriate staff member.
Once you obtain the purchase order, you can visit our website and register for your desired session. You must upload a copy of the purchase order at the time of registration. If you need a quote to obtain a purchase order, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..