Restorative Practice
in the K-12 Classroom
with a Focus on Diversity
Retreat for Educators

SPRING RETREAT at the UPLANDS
2023
March 31

Join other educators in this nurturing and inspiring setting to learn the basics of Restorative Justice/ Restorative Practice and take part in a full immersion community circle to understand the value and magic of the RP/RJ experience. We are honored to have been approved to have this retreat held at The Uplands Center in Walton, NY. This non-profit retreat center provides restorative retreats for groups that care for others or work to advance positive change in the world.

Focus on the harms related to the biases and stereotypes surrounding the many facets of diversity.
Offers strategies to overcome the difficulties of initiating conversation with students who are products of a secluded world created by technology and the pandemic.

This important professional development opportunity is open to all K-12 educators and administrators and those working with students.

COMMUNITY CIRCLE EXPERIENCE

Our day will begin with an experience of what the restorative process feels like as we dive right into taking part in circle talk. The goal of this portion of your day is to feel the power of this work and see the urgent need for its practice in today's world.

A CIRCLE IS A CIRCLE IS A CIRCLE, BUT NOT ALL CIRCLES ARE THE SAME

Navigate the phases of circle talk and apply them to school issues of diversity.

Community Building Circle
Problem Solving Circle
Content/Curriculum Circle
Restorative Conference Circle

BACK TO BASICS WITH
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE

Once you have an idea of what the Restorative Practice feels like and the power it holds for your students, learn the components of bringing the circle to life. We will go into detail explaining the significance of the centerpiece and the talking piece along with tips on how to choose your own for various circles. It is also important to cover the history and success behind this process. When we pass along the practice, we want to assure that it goes with its full integrity.

THE RESTORATIVE PRACTICE IS NOT ALL HOLDING HANDS AND SINGING...

The beauty of this process is that it restores trust when trust has been broken, it addresses harms when victims are often overlooked, and it solves real problems while rebuilding community. As we wrap up a rather jam-packed day, we will reiterate the importance of honoring this process and offer support and resources as you move forward.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH HOSTED THROUGH THE UPLANDS

Restorative Practice in the K-12 Classroom with a Focus on Diversity Retreat for Educators

SPRING RETREAT at the UPLANDS 2023 March 31