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)

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