Thoroughly understand restorative concepts, and learn effective strategies for managing student behavior and teaching students to take responsibility for their actions.

	“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

The one day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $125 per person and includes tuition, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments and training handouts.

See the Training Schedule/Registration page for the current schedule and to register. For more information, email the IIRP Training & Consulting Division or call (610) 807-9221.