Teachers don’t have behavior management challenges; they have community relationship problems. The foundation of restorative practices is to proactively build relationships with students so that they can restore relationships by repairing harm when there are challenging behaviors.
“We feel connected to other people when we sense that they see us, know us, and care about us. That’s what connection circles are about: being seen, being heard, being known, and developing affection.”
Community building circles focus on building healthy relationships and a culture of care in the classroom. Sample Prompting Circle Questions provided. During this workshop, educators will learn components and practice community building circles. Educators will take actionable steps towards immediate implementation. Proactive Circle. Workshop Length: 1 hour