Online: Introduction to Restorative Practices Workshop

This course focuses on the fundamentals of restorative justice, restorative practices, and relationship building for classroom teachers and service providers.  It explores the role restorative practices play in relationship building and building capacity in dialogue around diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Identify parts of a restorative circle and types of circles

• Identify examples of restorative practices and justify their place in classroom/ school settings

• Identify ways in which to engage students in restorative practices in your classroom and building

• Plan and implement a tier one circle in your classroom or building.

8 hours Synchronous 

When: Tuesday, June 13; Wednesday, June 14; Monday, June 19; and Tuesday, June 20

Where: Zoom

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 

7 hours Asynchronous 

Reading, Reflection Questions and Partner/Small Group Practice

Earn 1 free Iowa Licensure Renewal Credit!

Educators who register for, attend, and complete all readings and discussions via the online course platform for all 4 sessions will earn one free teacher license renewal credit. 

To receive ILRU credit: 

• Create your Baker Teacher Leader Center account/log into your account and click “Enroll”.

Required Texts:

Boyes-Watson, C., & Pranis, K. (2020 Revised Edition). Circle forward: Building a restorative school community. St. Paul, MN: Living Justice Press.

Evans, K., & Vaandering, D. (2016). The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education: Fostering Responsibility, Healing, and Hope in Schools. Good Books.