RESTORATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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This program is funded by a contract with the County of Sonoma and allows for four different kinds of support for middle schools throughout Sonoma County. It incorporates restorative practice into teaching procedures and school culture.
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Each item described below is provided at no cost to the school or student families:
RESTORATIVE DISCIPLINE 1: Restorative Questions & Conferencing
This two-day training will provide an overview of Restorative Justice Practices in the schools, an Introduction to Restorative Discipline, the use of the Restorative Questions, and Restorative Conflict Resolution circles. The training utilizes role plays and direct personal experience to aid teachers and administers in developing these skills. The training will also provide an understanding of the foundational practice of Restorative Conference including preparation, facilitation and follow-up in the Restorative Conferencing process.
For more information, please contact Beatrice Camacho Beatrice@RestorativeResources.org $300 per person FREE to any Sonoma County educator that works with 7th or 8th graders. Paid for through a county wide grant for 7th/8th schools. RESTORATIVE DISCIPLINE 2: Classroom Circles
This training demonstrates the power and versatility of circles to create and maintain meaningful connections in a variety of settings within a school community, including the classroom, among teachers and staff, between administrators and student families, etc. Participants will be introduced to the skills practiced by a circle keeper to create and hold a safe, respectful space for honest sharing, according to restorative principles. We will also explore and directly experience various circle formats and their applications in different school settings, ranging from building relationships to responding to conflict. On-site trainings are also available.
For more information, please contact Beatrice Camacho Beatrice@RestorativeResources.org $300 per person FREE to any Sonoma County educator that works with 7th or 8th graders. Paid for through a county wide grant for 7th/8th schools. TWO-DAY RESTORATIVE DISCIPLINE TRAINING
This training is open to all 7th and 8th grade teachers. It focuses on exploring the restorative approaches and processes for healing harms among students, school staff, and student families. For more information, please contact Maria Freebairn-Smith mariafree@restorativeresources.org ON-SITE RESTORATIVE DIALOGUE CIRCLES
These on-site, small group student circles at select middle school sites in Sonoma County are meant to be a place where students can build community and accountability with one another. Over a 12-week course, students spend intentional time building collective values with one another and look deeply at what it means to be in respectful community. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own unique gifts and develop skills in honest communication. RESTORATIVE CONFERENCING
After a significant incident of harm has occurred, schools can reach out directly to Restorative Resources for assistance in facilitating a restorative conference in order to provide understanding and healing for those who were affected by the incident. ACCOUNTABILITY CIRCLE
The accountability circle is a 12-week process that operates at the Restorative Resources office in Santa Rosa, for select students who need additional support and mentorship in order to move away from harmful behaviors and step into their creative power and true gifts.
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