Learning Opportunities

Day 1 -  "Introduction to Restorative Practice Framework" training. 

The Restorative Practice Framework provides a construct for acting restoratively within a classroom and school “community”. It is very well suited to education in general and in a variety of special education settings including but not limited to schools. The Framework also is effective within facilities, communities, workplaces, and families.

The aim of the framework is to focus on making connections, strengthening relationships and in repairing harm as a way of building community. It incorporates inclusive, integrated and proactive approaches where a major goal is the effective reintegration of students when addressing situations where harm has been done. 

Restorative Practice is structured for creating a positive classroom climate in both elementary and secondary schools, which you will be able to use immediately, following the one-day "Introduction to Restorative Practice Framework" training. 

Day 2 - Effective Use of Circles

Learn the value and process of circles  is a practical and effective tool in any setting for creating a positive climate in elementary and secondary school classrooms and among staff, as well as in workplaces, community organisations, facilities and families. 

This is something which you will be able to use immediately following the training day.

The agenda for the day includes participatory exercises to: 

• Practice using circles
• Develop new circle applications and questions 
• Videos of circles in actual circle situations 
• Analysis of videos in context of restorative philosophy 
• Discussion of key circle issues and how to facilitate circles 
• Helpful materials to take home including the book “Restorative Circles”