Critical Agendas

Presented by David Vinegrad

Event Information  13 PD hrs

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Restorative Practices demands that we align our daily practice to those values espoused in our school community. By examining the quality of our classroom relationships and explicitly teaching a well structured social/emotional agenda we can maximise learning outcomes and improve the social experiences of all people working in schools. Restorative processes have the capacity to engage students in meaningful ways to promote self-regulation and promote whole school culture that is characterised by a strong sense of belonging with high levels of cooperation.

There are two underlying principles that support this explicit relational framework (how we should treat each other in our school). Firstly, when we focus on establishing strong and healthy relationships with, and between students, we minimise the risk of misbehaviour and increase the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for pro- social behaviours that build social capital resulting in a safe and supportive classroom environment. Secondly, when disruption, wrongdoing, and mistakes happen, the focus is on the resulting harms to people and relationships and what needs to happen to repair those harms and make things right. This is in contrast to a traditional focus on rule breaking demanding that punishment is needed to demonstrate that strong action has been taken and the meted out sanctions have held wrongdoers accountable.

This comprehensive two day workshop will teach and explore the following content:

• Restorative Justice philosophy and values
• Restorative Practices approaches and strategies
• The biological and sociological theory that underpins restorative practices
• Facilitation of a wide range of restorative practices that deliver on school values
• Circles and circlework to develop strong relationships and establish classroom norms
• Conferencing processes to manage whole classes and year levels
• Issues and strategies concerning the implementation of restorative practice in schools

Session 1 - Introduction and circle activities - getting relationships right
Presentation on Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices - rethinking behaviour management
Session 2 - Restorative language - applying basic script theory to 'walk the talk'
Exploration of fair process - engaging hearts and minds
Session 3 - Small group conferences - making the move from 'telling to talking'
Deconstructing the restorative script - being clear about what we are doing and why
The Restorative Practices Continuum - a framework for good practice
Close - homework and reflection
Session 1 - Reflections on day one - homework and homilies
Circles and circlework - how should we treat each other?
Scenario facilitation - focus on tackling bullying behaviours
Restorative Classroom Conferences - creating an awesome class through a no-blame approach
Problem solving circles - engaging the social capital that exists in all classrooms
Session 2 - Classroom Conferences - making teaching explicit
Insight into Restorative Practices internationally - trends locally and abroad
Session 3 - Defining Restorativeness - backwards planning and the A3 challenge
Implementation in Schools - gaining momentum and overcoming resistance
Policy and protocols - getting the paperwork right.

About the Presenter

David Vinegrad is a wellknown presenter with extensive experience in the area of behaviour management both nationally and internationally. He has highly developed skills as a facilitator, trainer, and presenter and is widely recognised as an international expert on restorative justice. He has played a major role in the introduction of restorative practices into schools in Australia and internationally and is an experienced counselor and mediator including high level management of critical incidents and school based trauma. David has over 30 years of experience working with teachers and students in a variety of diverse educational settings undertaking and developing a wide range of roles including recent work in Japan and Brazil.

Event Details

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August 20th & 21st, 2012

9.30am - 3.30pm (Reg. from 8.30am)

Dingley International Hotel

334 Boundary Rd,

Dingley, Vic

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For Primary and Secondary Teachers

$399 (GST Incl.)