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Virtual Workshops and Webinars

June 2021 Building Collective Efficacy in PreK-3 Through

Ownership and Focus on Student Learning,
(PSEL Standards 3, 4, 7, and 10)

Introduction to Restorative Practices: Day 1: Jun. 2, 2021; 1 pm - 3 pm
Day 2: Jun. 8, 2021; 1 pm - 3 pm
Building Relationships, Repairing Harm Presenters: Bridgeton Public School District Team: Barbara
(PSEL Standards 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10) Wilchensky, Director of Curriculum, Language Arts Literacy;
Jun. 1, 2021; 9 am - Noon Monica Poland, Principal, Geraldyn O. Foster Early Childhood
Presenter: Robin Harden Daniels, Ed.D. FEA Presenter, Lead Center; Kelia Brown, Assistant Principal, Geraldyn O. Foster
Early Childhood Center
Consultant, InFlight LLC: Advancing New Ideas in Equity and
STEM Education Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members per day
Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members Registration required for each day of the 2-Day series
Early Childhood Education is critical to the long-term success of
As a skillset, Restorative Practices introduces educators to a mindset a child. Building a solid foundation for student learning in grades
and method for detering and addressing harmful behaviors. Its PreK-3 relies on the collaboration of the teachers, leaders, and
central tenet is that microaggressive and demeaning behaviors community serving the students. In this presentation, we will share
injure relationships by interjecting social and psychological harm our journey toward building collective efficacy, including the need
into school environments. to focus on critical factors such as ownership and student learning.
Although traditional disciplinary models identify offenders and Practical tips and time for reflection will be part of the presentation.
implement punishment, they do not necessarily repair harm or
bring closure to offenders’ targets. Restorative Practices does.
Embedded within its unique framework are means for identifying
and remediating harm by requiring accountability on the part of
the offender and providing closure to those harmed.
By participating in this workshop, educators will be able to:
1. Understand Restorative Practices as a philosophy, skillset, and
method for addressing harm
2. Define the relationship between Restorative and Culturally
Responsive Practices
3. Explain the connection between Restorative Practices and
student engagement
4. Describe how Restorative Practices fits within a school’s
disciplinary policy and its relationship to traditional discipline
5. Conduct a Restorative Circle
6. Introduce Restorative Practices within a school community