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: $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.

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October 2024

Restorative Practices for Educators - Bethlehem, PA
October 7, 2024 - October 8, 2024
IIRP Campus
8:30 AM-4:30 PM (registration 8:00-8:30)
Restorative Practices for Educators
October 15, 2024 - October 16, 2024
Live Zoom Sessions: October 15-16 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
DATE CHANGE Restorative Practices for Educators - San Diego, CA
October 21, 2024 - October 22, 2024
San Diego Diocesan Pastoral Center
8:30 AM-4:30 PM (registration 8:00-8:30)
Restorative Practices for Educators
October 28, 2024 - October 29, 2024
Live Zoom Sessions: October 28-29 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

November 2024

Restorative Practices for Educators
November 12, 2024 - November 13, 2024
Live Zoom Sessions: November 12-13 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WEEKEND Restorative Practices for Educators
November 16, 2024 - November 17, 2024
Live Zoom Sessions: November 16-17 – 11:00 AM-3:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
November 18, 2024 - November 19, 2024
Live Zoom Sessions: November 18-19 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WEEKNIGHT Restorative Practices for Educators
November 20, 2024 - November 21, 2024
Live Zoom Sessions: November 20-21 – 7:30 PM-11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
November 21, 2024 - November 22, 2024
Live Zoom Sessions: November 21-22 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

December 2024

Restorative Practices for Educators
December 2, 2024 - December 3, 2024
Live Zoom Sessions: December 2-3 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators - Bethlehem, PA
December 3, 2024 - December 4, 2024
IIRP Campus
8:30 AM-4:30 PM (registration 8:00-8:30)
Restorative Practices for Educators
December 12, 2024 - December 13, 2024
Live Zoom Sessions: December 12-13 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

January 2025

Restorative Practices for Educators - San Diego, CA
January 6, 2025 - January 7, 2025
San Diego Diocesan Pastoral Center
8:30 AM-4:30 PM (registration 8:00-8:30)
Restorative Practices for Educators
January 6, 2025 - January 7, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: January 6-7 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
January 21, 2025 - January 22, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: January 21-22 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

February 2025

Restorative Practices for Educators
February 3, 2025 - February 4, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: February 3-4 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
February 10, 2025 - February 11, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: February 10-11 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
February 27, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: February 27-28 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

March 2025

Restorative Practices for Educators
March 6, 2025 - March 7, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: March 6-7 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
March 10, 2025 - March 11, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: March 10-11 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
March 17, 2025 - March 18, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: March 17-18 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators - Bethlehem, PA
March 24, 2025 - March 25, 2025
IIRP Campus
8:30 AM-4:30 PM (registration 8:00-8:30)

April 2025

Restorative Practices for Educators
April 7, 2025 - April 8, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: April 7-8 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
April 24, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: April 24-25 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
April 28, 2025 - April 29, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: April 28-29 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

May 2025

Restorative Practices for Educators
May 8, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: May 8-9 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators
May 12, 2025 - May 13, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: May 12-13 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Restorative Practices for Educators - Elk Grove, IL
May 13, 2025 - May 14, 2025
CCSD59 Professional Development and Administration Center
8:30 AM-4:30 PM (registration 8:00-8:30)
Restorative Practices for Educators - Bethlehem, PA
May 19, 2025 - May 20, 2025
IIRP Campus
8:30 AM-4:30 PM (registration 8:00-8:30)
Restorative Practices for Educators
May 19, 2025 - May 20, 2025
Live Zoom Sessions: May 19-20 – 12:30-5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Schedule a Conversation

If you would like to speak about professional development events, please contact Continuing Education Specialist.

Phone: (267) 894-6071
Email: events@iirp.edu