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SPECIAL EVENT  The IIRP's SaferSanerSchools Program is a cost effective way to achieve lasting whole-school change that builds relationships between students, staff and parents, improves student behavior, reduces violence and bullying and creates a sense of community. The SaferSanerSchools Program (unlike piecemeal efforts lacking an explicit focus), provides a clear, comprehensive two-year implementation strategy that involves 100% staff participation from day one. Since 1999, IIRP's SaferSanerSchools program has helped even some of the most challenging schools transform their school climate and culture, reduce behavior problems and improve the instructional environment.

Distinct from our trainings, which provide participants with information and skills they can use the next day, the One-Day Conference is designed for decision-makers to learn about restorative practices and determine whether they want to bring it to their school or district.

What You Will Get

  • a step-by-step overview of the IIRP’s SaferSanerSchools two-year implementation program
  • the opportunity to hear from and talk to administrators who’ve implemented restorative practices in their schools
  • a chance to compare notes with colleagues
  • extensive research data on restorative practices and its impact on schools
  • reports on how restorative practices are helping to decrease suspensions, expulsions and detentions in schools
  • stories about the ability of restorative practices to empower staff and students to take active responsibility for behavior and school climate

Agenda

  • Welcome, overview and research presented by the IIRP staff
  • Keynote by school administrator
  • Video “Beyond Zero Tolerance: Restorative Practices in Schools”
  • Educator's Presentation
  • Lunch
  • Question and Answer Panel
  • Wrap-up and Evaluations

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The One-Day Conference was a wonderful introduction to restorative practices and the implications for use in schools. The trainers were enthusiastic and really took the time to answer my questions. I found out that restorative practices provides the link our children need in order to be successful in life. I highly recommend this conference. It really opened my eyes and gave me hope!
—Marguerite Holliday, Principal, Samuel Powel Elementary, School District of Philadelphia

 

Current News, Articles & Events

EVENT
Fall Intensive 2010
DATES: Nov 15–18 | Bethlehem, PA
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NEWS
New IIRP report — "Improving School Climate: Findings from Schools Implementing Restorative Practices"
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ARTICLE
Restorative Practices and the Transformation at West Philadelphia High School
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