Successful restorative schools empower youth to have voice on issues that affect them, influence culture change, lead restorative practices, co-create school norms and policies, and take initiative to shape their community. Meaningful youth leadership not only requires providing opportunities for youth leadership, but training adults in the school on how to let youth genuinely lead.…
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 on-line tools that can be used to implement celebrations in schools in…
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,…
Join Restorative DC and other members of the DC school community in our first citywide virtual individual and team Planning Sessions to support participants in planning, exploration, problem-solving, and implementation. These sessions are flexible in order to meet the various needs of participants. Ready-to-use resources and planing documents will be available after each session. Click…
Restorative Justice is more than a process to repair relationships between people after 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 support widening tolerance and welcoming what is also painful: the losses, the disappointments,…
Join RestorativeDC for our Fall Technical Assistance series to support RJ work in DC Schools this school year! 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,…
According to the US Department of Education, a positive school culture fosters safety, promotes a positive academic, disciplinary and physical environment, and encourages trusting and caring relationships between adults and students. As different initiatives work toward a common vision of improving school climate, how can schools organize high-quality systems and practices to create consistent outcomes?…
As staff return to school communities, they will be asked to manage complex schedules including on-line and in-person instruction, facilitate the increased needs of students and families, and maintain shifting resources while balancing their own households, health needs, and possible grief due to the loss of loved ones. This workshop will introduce participants to staff…
Resilience, Bravery, and Safety in Challenging Times We invite our community to join us on Wednesday, November 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a discussion and reflection of resilience, bravery, and safety. We recognize the upcoming months will be difficult for many of us as we continue to deal with the impacts of Covid-19,…
Conducting effective preventative or responsive circles requires the facilitator to be able to help the participants create meaningful agreements that address the roots of the problem and are sustainable over time. In this workshop, we will explore how to create effective agreements between the parties involved, check for understanding and agreement, and utilize coaching skills…
This two-hour training will give school staff strategies for incorporating humor, fun, connection, and energy into on-line sessions with students. Participants will be exposed to a range of activities that have been adapted for use in various online platforms. The session includes an exploration of the role of Ice Breakers, Brain Breaks, and Student Engagers…
Join RestorativeDC for our Fall Technical Assistance series to support RJ work in DC Schools this school year! 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,…