New Online Workshop Introduces Participants to Relationship and Community Building of Restorative Practices

"All humans are hardwired to connect. Just as we need food, shelter and clothing, human beings also need strong and meaningful relationships to thrive. Restorative practices is an emerging social science that studies how to strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities." (IIRP.edu) 

Have you been hearing about restorative practices? Are districts you serve implementing restorative practices in their buildings? Are you interested in learning more? Check out this video from the International Institute for Restorative Practices and join us for this new workshop!  

In this workshop, participants will learn fundamental theory and practices for engaging in a restorative way. Topics include setting high expectations while being supportive, providing direct feedback, asking questions that foster accountability and effective methods to resolve common conflicts. 

This workshop will provide participants with 

• knowledge of the key concepts of restorative practices,
 
• an opportunity for participants to reflect on how restorative practices may impact their professional and personal lives and 
 
• practice applying strategies from the restorative practices continuum. 
 

The workshop will be provided through Zoom over 2 half-day sessions. Additionally, participants will be asked to engage in approximately 2 hours of individual learning (watching videos, reading book excerpts) prior to the start of the section.  

May 12 & 20, 2021 

May 12 -- 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., May 20 -- 12:00-4 p.m. 

Only open to Heartland AEA employees 

Registration