4-7 P.M.

Participants in professional development will review the basic foundations of Restorative Practices.  They will walk away with an understanding of circle basics such as different types of circles, creating circle norms, using a talking piece and incorporating circles into your daily lessons. 

4-7 P.M.

Participants will learn how the classroom structure affects a student's performance and motivation, allowing them to reflect on and make changes to their current classroom structure.

4-7 P.M.

Participants will learn about the impact trauma has on students and how it manifests in different ways when working in the classroom. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to bring back to the classroom in order to better attend to student needs and impact student learning. 

4-7 P.M.

Participants will learn about the correlation between anxiety and academic achievement as well as tips and techniques to support students with anxiety.

4-7 P.M.

Participants will learn and practice a variety of strategies to support students within the school setting. These strategies will focus on build classroom community and de-escalating situations. 

4-7 P.M.

Participants will engage in an interactive scenario based style of practical learning.  We will be incorporating elements of CPI de-escalation and how to support students in crisis.

4-7 P.M.

Participants will learn about considerations for welcoming newcomer immigrant students and the diversity of their experiences, as well as strategies to support their mental health, social emotional development, and behavior in the classroom. 

4-7 P.M.

Participants will reflect on unconscious biases and gain strategies to create inclusive classrooms -- particularly for students who may struggle to feel a sense of belonging in the school community.