Schools
FACILITATOR TRAINING
THE PROGRAM GIVES PARTICIPANTS:
- a broad view of the history of conferencing
- examination of the underlying philosophies & practices of existing approaches
- a solid understanding of the theoretical foundations of the process
- familiarisation with & practice of conference procedures
- a chance to explore the challenges of implementing a new program & philosophy in a sustainable way within your current setting.
- Ongoing support for facilitators is provided via phone, email & face-to-face coaching (where geography permits). The development of facilitator networks is encouraged in the pursuit of mutual support & quality assurance.
Experience in the education setting has led to a recommendation that the following school personnel be considered for training:
- deputy/assistant principals & principals
- guidance officers & school counsellors
- year coordinators (deans) or heads of house
- specialist staff such as support teachers, home-school liaison officers, welfare staff, behaviour management staff
- teachers with group process skills
- appropriate district/regional office/school council/board of trustees personnel
- school-based police officers
It is also recommended that the first day of the workshop be attended by the school principal since his/her knowledge & understanding of the process will be essential in the decision-making which follows an act of anti-social/criminal behaviour by a student.
A TYPICAL PROGRAM
- Length: 3 days, 8.30am — 4.00pm each day
- Numbers: 12-30 participants (multiples of six is useful)
- Venue: One large classroom with tables & chairs,& breakout rooms if the classroom is not large enough to house practice sessions or group work
- Equipment: Data projector & screen, whiteboard
- Catering: The responsibility of the client.
- Fee: Price on application
- Extras: Travel & accommodation costs for workshop leader where workshops are not deemed “local” (Brisbane, Australia is local)
Training/workshops
COMMUNITY CONFERENCE: FACILITATOR TRAINING
This 3-day program is designed for those community, government & non-government agency personnel who are seeking more effective approaches to interventions for serious conflict & antisocial or inappropriate behaviour. This process of community conferencing has application across a range of jurisdictions such as education, police, juvenile & adult justice, corrections, probation, youth & community.
A manual, “Restorative Practices in Schools: Rethinking Behaviour Management” accompanies this training program. It is available for sale through a number of outlets.
To purchase in Australia click here: inyahead.com.au
To purchase in New Zealand click here: jmoxon@masseyhigh.school.nz
To purchase in UK click here: incentiveplus UK
FACILITATING CONFERENCES FOR SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES
While school community personnel may have been trained to facilitate Community Conferences for incidents of serious harm such as bullying, assaults, persistent disruption, property damage & truancy, there may be occasions when using an independent facilitator may be a distinct advantage in the wake of a particularly contentious incident or issue.
CLASSROOM CONFERENCE FACILITATOR TRAINING (Advanced training)
This advanced workshop for those who already have some basic training in restorative practice provides facilitation skills for the vexing problem of dysfunctional classrooms that can be deeply stressful for both teachers and students. The conference process has been adapted to achieve a sense of collective responsibility and accountability in the classroom. It in effect, hands the problem back to the students to solve, with the help of the facilitator of course!
A manual, “Restorative Practices in Classrooms: Rethinking Behaviour Management” accompanies this training, available through the outlets mentioned here.
To purchase in Australia click here: inyahead.com.au
To purchase in New Zealand click here: jmoxon@masseyhigh.school.nz
To purchase in UK click here: incentiveplus UK
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE AND BULLYING
This workshop supports the Community Conference Facilitator training. It can be accessed as an advanced program (one day) or as a stand alone event (two days with no previous training).
A manual, “Restorative Practices and Bullying: Rethinking Behaviour Management” supports this workshop and is available through the same outlets.
To purchase in Australia click here: inyahead.com.au
To purchase in New Zealand click here: jmoxon@masseyhigh.school.nz
To purchase in UK click here: incentiveplus UK
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE IN SCHOOLS: A RELATIONAL APPROACH TO MANAGING BEHAVIOUR
This one day workshop is designed for staff in schools which are implementing (or are about to) restorative practice as a whole of school initiative. It will give staff an opportunity to explore their own beliefs and practices about discipline and is an introduction and orientation to the restorative philosophy and practice.
LEADING RESTORATIVELY (Advanced training)
This two day workshop is designed for senior and middle managers in schools which are already implementing restorative practice. It focuses on the development of leadership skills and their application to the implementation process, and of course to other areas of curriculum and management in the school. Participants will complete a leadership profile for analysis during the workshop. This workshop also covers typical issues which confront senior and middle line managers in managing their own line staff behaviours. Senior and middle managers will at the same time develop skills in and understanding of the application of restorative practice in the often thorny issue of workplace conflict.
FEEDBACK
“A truly wonderful experience. I approached this training with dread, but am truly a changed person. Great use of full group, small groups & demonstrations.” … Deputy Principal, Catholic Primary School
“Great stuff — I came along not knowing anything much about the process, but leave feeling confident enough to make a real attempt — along with others — to achieve some restorative justice.”
… Deputy Principal, State Primary School
“Bloody excellent!”
… Guidance Officer, State High School
“There was a good mix & pacing of theory, demonstration & practice.”
… Principal, Catholic Primary School
“Very interesting 3 days. I enjoyed the `hands-on´ participatory nature of the training.”
… Behaviour Management Teacher, High School
“A wonderful program which just makes such sense. You can’t really argue against the philosophy.”
… Teacher, High School
“Transformative/Restorative Justice, with its emphasis on repair, makes sense in very practical terms. This is a commonsense approach that fits well with some key government initiatives.”
… Advisor, Alcohol & Drug Education, Ed Dept
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