Project Summary :
Project Objective :
Bringing together individuals impacted by an issue in a dialogue (conversation) to achieve a common understanding
Educators and administrators will implement strategies for Positive Productive Outcomes
Goal 1: Reduce Suspensions and Increase Student Attendance
Strategy 1. Engage students in restorative practice circles to promote positive productive solutions and behaviors
Strategy 2. Create a restorative classroom setting to curtail inappropriate behaviors and eliminate in-school suspensions.
Goal 2: Empower stakeholders (staff, teachers, parents, etc.) to lead and engage in Restorative Practice Circles
Strategy 1 : Provide stakeholders professional development over the course of the school year to ensure proper implementation with fidelity
Goal 3: Foster Student Voice
Strategy 1 : Provide students with opportunities to speak openly and freely without interruption or judgment in a safe, welcoming environment.
Restorative Circles
Circles are designed to create a safe place for all voices and to encourage each participant to be their best self. Circles can symbolize Unity, Infinity, and Wholeness. There is no single way to incorporate circles in your school. Each school is different and circles should be designed to fit
your environment, own needs, its own classroom and or school setting.
Circles do not have to be used only for conflict or disturbances, it can be used simply to Build a Relationship with students, teachers, administrators and family. The more the circle is practiced,
the more the students and or adults will more likely use the method to affect change in the school setting and infect their environment at home in the community in a positive way.
“Love settles within the circle, embracing it and thereby lasting forever, turning within itself.”
—Luther Standing Bear, Oglala Sioux
Testimonials
The Community Speaks
Excellent
I am proud to be a part of the restorative program. I am really impressed by the quality of service and commitment shown by our restorative team daily to support our students.
★★★★★
Alkisha Grady,
Socio-emotional Support Interventionist
Highly Recommended
Restorative circles has proven that real conversations in a controlled environment is beneficial to helping our school communities heal from the trauma it faces. Mr. Loggins and his real talk program does exactly that!
★★★★★
Courtney Rachel, Associate principal