In this 2 hour virtual workshop, a BetterLesson coach will guide your learning community in understanding Restorative Justice. Participants will start by defining what Restorative Justice is and is not, then explore resources to develop practices that will create school communities that respond less punitively and with greater empathy, before ending with a self-evaluation of the processes a participants’ school uses to determine what is restorative and what can improve.
In this hands-on, collaborative experience, participants will develop their awareness and understanding of Restorative Justice in order to begin developing learning communities aligned to RJ principles.
This product is designed for teachers that are looking for a new or alternative approach to managing student behavior, rebuilding and restoring classroom community culture, or focusing on building relationships rather than administering punishments to create equitable and inclusive classroom environments.
I can apply restorative practices as an alternative approach to disciplinary matters in order to center relationships, exhibit social-emotional competence, and to rethink behavior management practices.
During the workshop, participants will…
Define
Explore
Build