Fundamentals of Restorative Practices and Circles
Session Dates
Tuesday September 17, 2024 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM - PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM - PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Closed
Restorative Practices is the science of strengthening relationships between individuals as well as connections within communities. When put into practice, students experience a sense of safety and belonging that result in improved behavior, less violence, and less bullying. Implementing restorative practices is essential for creating a positive learning environment, building social connections, and problem-solving. During this introductory experience, participants will learn the fundamental theory and explore practices to proactively and responsively develop and sustain relationships that foster commUNITY in learning environments.
Objectives
Participants will:
- Describe the key concepts of restorative practices.
- Reflect on how restorative practices may impact participants professional and personal lives.
- Apply the Restorative Practices Continuum.
- Respond to inappropriate behavior with the use of circles.
- Identify serious situation applicable for circles.
Target Audience
TAC Staff, PaTTAN Consultants, General Education, Special Education Teachers, Administrators
03/18/2025, 03/19/2025
Location: PaTTAN - EAST
Registration: Full
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Tina Rife, at 717-901-2278, or
trife@pattan.net.