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February 9, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Education, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center is adding a few opportunities to participate in an overview of Restorative Principles and Practices, April 17 and 18 and May 7. We are also adding an online Restorative Chats training, February 26, 27 and 28.
Restorative practices (RP) is an approach schools can use to improve school climate and repair relationships, based in the knowledge and world-view of many Indigenous cultures.
First Steps: An RP Overview
Register for First Steps: An RP Overview. In this introductory session, explore the foundational principles of restorative philosophy, including what restorative practices are and what they are not. Through experiential learning, using circle, dyads and written reflection, participants can explore how your personal restorative impulses show up in the world. People who will attend Circle 1 are encouraged to attend, as well as building and district RP teams, friends and family!
Dates:
- Online, April 17 and 18, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: Free
- In-Person, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: Free
- In-Person, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: Free
Restorative Chats
Register for Restorative Chats online. In this introductory session, participants will explore their own mindset and biases for working with adults and students. They will reflect on how they listen and how they share who they are as people with their students. They will discuss what restorative language is and isn’t, including identifying deficit thinking and harmful language. Participants will practice restorative chats, which are quick, in-the-moment, guided conversations.
- Online, February 26, 27 and 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $250
Registration Details
- The online session is limited to 18 participants and in-person is limited to 35 people. Once the capacity has been reached, the session will not be made visible on the registration.
- Lunch will be on your own. Light snacks will be provided.
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs), including those for administrators, will be offered.
- The sessions will be facilitated by Nancy Riestenberg and Grace Yang, Restorative Practices Specialists.
- We require a two-week advance notice in order to provide the requested accommodation.
- We require a 48-hour notice to cancel the request.
- For further information or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Nancy Riestenberg, 651-582-8433, or Grace Yang, 651-582-8777, Minnesota Department of Education.
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