SchoolTalk's RestorativeDC Training & Professional Development Calendar

IN-PERSON SESSION 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 to respond to student behavior. Participants…

IN-PERSON SESSION 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 experiential workshop for teachers, administrators, school staff, and early education workers will translate restorative…

IN-PERSON SESSION Location: TBD During this Community of Practice, Restorative DC will collaborate with school partners to share best practices around engaging families using restorative practices. We will consider the question: How can restorative practices, which intentionally focus on family engagement, including community building and responsive circles, increase positive school culture and climate? We recognize…