4 Strategies for Implementing Restorative Practices in the Classroom

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Grady Caldwell- Director of Behavior Support and Intervention

Chris Paul-Assistant Director of Behavior Support and Intervention

Shea English- Assistant Director of Behavior Support and Intervention

Presentation Abstract

In today's diverse educational environments, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere is paramount. This presentation, titled "4 Strategies for Implementing Restorative Practices in the Classroom," offers practical techniques to cultivate a positive learning environment and strengthen student-teacher relationships.

Participants will delve into four core strategies:

  1. Behavior-Specific Praise: Learn how targeted, positive reinforcement can encourage desired behaviors and enhance student self-esteem.

  2. Affective Language: Explore the power of expressing emotions and empathy to build trust and open communication channels with students.

  3. 2x10 Conversations: Discover how dedicating two minutes per day for ten consecutive days to engage in meaningful dialogue with a student can transform relationships and behavior.

  4. Community Circles: Understand the benefits of structured group discussions in creating a sense of belonging and mutual respect within the classroom.

Join us to gain insights and practical tools for integrating these restorative practices, promoting a harmonious and productive classroom environment that supports the holistic development of every student.

Conference Program Description

Discover effective methods to foster a positive classroom environment using four key Restorative Practice Strategies. Learn how Behavior-Specific Praise, Affective Language, 2x10 Conversations, and Community Circles can transform student behavior and relationships, creating a supportive and inclusive learning space

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4 Strategies for Implementing Restorative Practices in the Classroom

In today's diverse educational environments, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere is paramount. This presentation, titled "4 Strategies for Implementing Restorative Practices in the Classroom," offers practical techniques to cultivate a positive learning environment and strengthen student-teacher relationships.

Participants will delve into four core strategies:

  1. Behavior-Specific Praise: Learn how targeted, positive reinforcement can encourage desired behaviors and enhance student self-esteem.

  2. Affective Language: Explore the power of expressing emotions and empathy to build trust and open communication channels with students.

  3. 2x10 Conversations: Discover how dedicating two minutes per day for ten consecutive days to engage in meaningful dialogue with a student can transform relationships and behavior.

  4. Community Circles: Understand the benefits of structured group discussions in creating a sense of belonging and mutual respect within the classroom.

Join us to gain insights and practical tools for integrating these restorative practices, promoting a harmonious and productive classroom environment that supports the holistic development of every student.