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Introduction to Restorative Practices

Discover restorative concepts and learn effective strategies for managing student behavior and teaching students to take responsibility for their actions. Ideally paired with Using Circles Effectively training
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IIRP Campus, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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IIRP Campus, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
 
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Once we started the restorative practices training, it gave us a whole new philosophy to deal with kids and to see results in a rapid fashion.
- Stacy Stirling, Teacher, Palisades High School, Kintnersville, PA
   

Benefits

  • a stronger school community
  • positive relationships, even with challenging students
  • improved classroom climate
  • fewer disciplinary referrals
  • more instructional time

Focus

  • underlying concepts of restorative practices
  • effective strategies for:
    • managing student behavior
    • teaching students to take responsibility for their actions
    • engaging students and their parents in their own behavioral and academic issues

Agenda & Materials

  • exercises for practicing restorative techniques
  • videos taken at schools where restorative practices are in use
  • accounts from experienced restorative practitioners
  • discussion topics:
    • participants’ experiences and struggles in school
    • connectedness and relationships
    • student investment in academics
    • misbehavior
    • the educator’s role
  • helpful take-along handouts
  • instructional book: The Restorative Practices Handbook for Teachers, Disciplinarians and Administrators

The one day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $140 per person.

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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