K-12 Restorative Justice Practices Implementation Academy
Monday, July 15, 2024 – Thursday, July 18, 2024
Training Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join us for this four day immersive experience designed to support K-12 schools and district leaders in learning how to plan and lead the implementation of restorative justice practices (RJP) in a way that achieves systemic transformation.
In this training you will:
- Generate a site-based implementation plan based on research and evidence-based RJ Practices
- Dive deep into real-world scenarios honing your ability to apply RJP effectively in diverse contexts
- Elevate your leadership acumen to foster the holistic growth of faculty, staff, children, families, caregivers, administrators, and board members
- Forge valuable connections within a vibrant network of fellow academic leaders, researchers, and experienced practitioners
- Experience the ethos underlying RJP, transcending mere intervention to foster a campus culture where every individual feels deeply valued and truly belongs
Participants will receive supportive print materials, a commemorative talking piece, and a certificate of completion.
Cost of attendance is $2,500. The deadline to register for this event will be Friday, June 7. Be sure to submit registration by June 7. To register, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page!
Testimonials
“It is not an exaggeration to say that this was a life-changing week. I gained so much insight into myself and others. I have much more confidence in myself and this process now. I don't feel confident in the sense that I am now and expert and know exactly how to do this. I feel confident in the fact that, if I am approaching the circle from a place of authenticity, with clear intentions and an open heart, I can do this important work. I will fumble at times, the process might be messy, but I can't give up. I will be forever grateful for this week.”
— Attendee, 2023
“While I learned so much that will move me forward both personally and professionally, I think the MOST important piece of this training is the modeling of the practice - the mindset and the heartset. How many times have we sat through PD where people are teaching what to do while doing NONE of the things they are teaching?! THANK YOU for BEING restorative, not just doing a training.”
— Attendee, 2023
“I thank the facilitators for creating such a great experience. My passion and joy for the work was rekindled. I strongly feel so much can now be accomplished at our site as this great training was received by our team.”
— Attendee, 2023
“This institute was such a powerful balance of human-centered practice, data and research, and goal-oriented strategic planning. It builds over the course of the week to the point where I was ready and capable of developing my own context-specific action plan and corresponding formative assessment data collection plan. I feel prepared to present this to my site administration and confident that they will see the purpose and buy into the intended outcomes. This will allow my team to begin enacting change.”
— Attendee, 2023
“The team was very transparent, and this allowed for a feeling of collegiality. The circles modeled allowed for the participants to open and be honest with one another. The whole experience was pleasant. This by far was the best training I have ever attended. Thank you!”
— Attendee, 2023
Who Should Attend?
K-12 leaders, teachers, aspiring leaders, principals, superintendents, assistant superintendents, district and site administrators, restorative coordinators, and union representatives seeking to enhance their RJP skills.
We strongly encourage you to invite your colleagues to join you in crafting the most effective RJP implementation plan possible!
Meet the Training Team
Adele Bovard
Adele Bovard has spent the last 35 years as an educator working in the classroom, serving as a building principal of both elementary and secondary buildings, before going into the central office roles of deputy superintendent and superintendent of schools. The work of restorative practice has the most significant impact on people which is why she chooses this as focal point of her current work. Well known among her colleagues across New York State, Adele is acknowledged as an innovative educator with experience in rural, urban, and suburban schools. Her work with educational leaders is predicated on clarifying existing strength and building complimentary strategic teams to engage in systems work uniquely designed for each district.
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Anthony Ceja
Anthony Ceja is a Senior Manager for the Systems of Support Department of the San Diego County Office of Education where he has worked for the past 23 years. Over the past ten years Anthony has served as the Lead Trainer and Coach for Restorative Justice Practices for schools in San Diego County and has trained over 11,000 educators. Anthony provides training and support for schools and organizations to develop restorative community building circles, restorative conflict intervention and restorative conferences. Anthony provides extensive coaching for schools in the area of implementing Restorative Justice.
Schoene Mahmood
Schoene Mahmood brings 16 years of experience with Restorative Justice Practices implementation at Loyola Marymount University. Schoene provides educational trainings, skill-building workshops, implementation coaching, and restorative conferencing facilitation. Most recently, the RJ Project was awarded a grant to establish the Southern California Restorative Justice Consortium. Schoene is overseeing the So Cal Consortium which aims to educate future generations of RJ leaders for scholarship, practice, and implementation, and create a regional model that can be replicated nationwide. Schoene was the recipient of the LMU Center for Reconciliation and Justice Hidden Heroes Award 2023.
Jenny Winkler
Jenny Winkler's doctoral work focused on school discipline and student well-being and on developing an approach called “kind discipline,” a system based on proactively developing a positive school climate; responding to conflict with accountability and skill; and supporting staff skills in understanding and sharing expectations. She guides teams in developing shared expectations for communication and effective collaboration; facilitates interactive and engaging meetings, workshops, and retreats; and supports teams in moving through and transforming conflict.