Overview of Restorative Practices for Sonoma County Educators
Choose from one of two sessions: October 23, 2023, 8:30am-11:30am or 12:30-3:30pm
Grant Funded 3-Hour Training for Sonoma County Educators
Register today, space is limited! Registration deadline is Monday, October 16.
Hosted at: Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) | 5340 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Price: Through a generous funder, Community Matters is able to offer this training to a
limited number of educators employed at Sonoma County schools at no cost.
Register: Registration is now closed for this training.
Training: This seminar style training provides a foundation for all school staff – to deepen
their understanding in restorative practices and effectiveness in achieving positive
behavioral outcomes. The training is experiential and provides skills practice with affective
statements, impromptu dialogue, and the use of circles.
Participants will:
- Learn about the principles and key elements of Restorative Practices.
- Gain skills and tools for leading community building circles
- Practice using affective statements
- Recognize the benefits of Restorative Practices and the positive impact it can have on
school discipline, suspensions, and strengthening school climate.
Restorative Practices Skills and Circles Training for Sonoma County Educators
October 24-25, 2023, 8:30am-3:30pm
Grant Funded 2-Day Training for Sonoma County Educators
Register today, space is limited! Registration deadline is Monday, October 16.
Hosted at: Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) | 5340 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Price: Through a generous funder, Community Matters is able to offer this training to a limited
number of educators employed at Sonoma County schools at no cost
Register: Registration is now closed for this training.
Training: This training is designed for all school administrators and staff (classified a
nd certificated). It provides a foundation for individuals interested in using restorative practices with
their students and deepening their understanding of its roots in restorative justice and
effectiveness in achieving positive behavioral outcomes. The training is experiential and provides
skills practice with community building, use of circles, affective statements, restorative questions
and impromptu dialogue which are essential elements in the restorative practice continuum.
Participants will:
- Learn about the principles and key elements of Restorative Practices.
- Gain skills and tools for leading community building, curriculum, and responsive circles.
- Practice with affective statements, impromptu dialogue, and restorative questions to build and
improve relationships with students and adults. - Recognize the benefits of Restorative Practices and the positive impact it can have on school
discipline, suspensions, and strengthening school climate.