Hey Everyone! I'm Tim - middle school principal @SGFSchools - Very excited to be here for #NYEDchat with my BFAM, @modywit, to talk Restorative Practices in K-12 schools!
So excited that my Co-Moderator @LisaMeade23 suggested bringing @TimDawks & @ModyWit to #NYEDChat tonight to discuss "Restorative Practices in K-12 Schools". ALL #PLN Tweeps Please Join in this important convo!
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A quick shoutout to @SkidmoreCollege Project on Restorative Justice which has been integral in supporting K-12 schools in the Capital Region over the last several years. Learn more about the philosophy behind RJ in schools here: https://t.co/UOW6Uvyp8k#NYEDchat
Greetings #NYEDChat. Dennis, Middle School Principal from Long Island, NY. Eager to learn all I can tonight from friend and mentor @TimDawks about restorative practices.
Hey everyone! Pumped to be here! I am Pete Mody from @SGFSchools and am pumped to be here tonight with @TimDawks@LisaMeade23 and all of you to talk Restorative Justice! #NYEdChat
A1: To me, a restorative environment is one where the focus is on addressing the wrongdoing and taking ownership, not on creating similar amounts of pain. #NYEdchat
A1: Addressing harm (physical, emotional, community) looks like individuals involved being able to admit that they were wrong, that a mistake was made, and that all want to work together to fix it. It's the working together that rebuilds trust! #NYEDchat
A1: I think genuine conversations with the student. That means not yelling at the student, but having a real conversation to repair the relationship. #nyedchat
A1: Being willing to forgive and work together is often the most powerful (and difficult) part of rebuilding trust through Restorative Practices. Harder for sure than passively accepting consequences assigned by someone else. #NYEDChat
A1 An imp. 1st step in a classrm is to establish a culture of trust so all voices are honored & valued. Relationships count in collaborative classrms. #NYEDChat
Hi All! Jordan Tezanos, MS AP in Hudson Falls and huge believer in Restorative Practices. Excited to share and learn from everyone. Also, my Assistant Superintendent, @LisaMeade23 hinted that I participate--enough said :o) #nyedchat
A1 I'm limited in my knowledge, but I think it's so important to deal with behavior from a relationship perspective and not just as a punitive response. #NYEDChat
A1 In MS you want to give students dignity and honor hurt feelings. In a lot of situations there are wrongs on both sides, so you can't be too quick to take sides. #NYEDchat
Are you saying you were strong-armed, Jordan?? I find that hard to believe. I've never known @LisaMeade23 to strong-arm anyone......Glad to have you with us! #NYEDchat
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A1 I am committed to building cultures of trust so this topic emphasizes that a misstep was committed and is addressed in a way that all can move on, Tim.. #NYEDChat
A1 I'm limited in my knowledge, but I think it's so important to deal with behavior from a relationship perspective and not just as a punitive response. #NYEDChat
A1. Learning slowly here on RJ.
Very negative actions does not HAVE to have a consequence.
Some actions might need an apology and and personalized, empowered approach to make something right again.
I think..... #NYEDchat
A1 ~ Working with Ss to recognize what they have done wrong, i.e. Behavioral infraction, and encouraging the Ss to speak to the T to see if the issue can be rectified. Scheduling meetings with Ts, Ss, and parents to discuss how behavior is impacting academic success! #NYEDChat
It is all about ownership. Both for the aggressor and the one harmed. Aggressor has to own harm caused and their role in repair and the harmed party needs to own that forgiveness is the key to repair their own hurt! ! #NYEdChat
A1 addressing harm also needs to include addressing motivation. Why did the harm occur. Understands root cause versus the manifestation of harm #nyedchat
Hey everyone! Pumped to be here! I am Pete Mody from @SGFSchools and am pumped to be here tonight with @TimDawks@LisaMeade23 and all of you to talk Restorative Justice! #NYEdChat
A1. Learning slowly here on RJ.
Very negative actions does not HAVE to have a consequence.
Some actions might need an apology and and personalized, empowered approach to make something right again.
I think..... #NYEDchat
Hey everyone! Pumped to be here! I am Pete Mody from @SGFSchools and am pumped to be here tonight with @TimDawks@LisaMeade23 and all of you to talk Restorative Justice! #NYEdChat
And that is where it addresses recidivism. Someone can see the complete gamut of the damage their words and actions do. Makes it MUCH harder to cause damage again when you know all the work that needs to take place to fix what you've done! ! #NYEdchat
Sometimes the consequence is actually sitting in a room with those harmed and coming up with a plan together to make sure it doesn't happen again. BUT there is room for traditional consequences alongside Restorative Practices. #NYEDchat
Sometimes the consequence is actually sitting in a room with those harmed and coming up with a plan together to make sure it doesn't happen again. BUT there is room for traditional consequences alongside Restorative Practices. #NYEDchat
Too often I feel like there is a desire for "a pound of flesh" or "thumb screws." Or shaming. We can have consequences without condescension. #NYEDChat
A1: I think it’s important to get the student to take ownership of what happened, then reflect was on what to do in the future. I think that builds a trusting relationship and not one where you are yelling at them #NYEDChat
Q2 Reflect on the following statement: “Restorative Practices in schools seek to create dialogue where in the past there may have simply been punishment.” #NYEDChat
A1: I learned from @EricJensenBrain that a great strategy in the restorative process is to create a common enemy. Saying "they don't know you like that" "that can't take YOU down" :It's you & me for you against that!" For me, this has really worked! #NYEDChat
A2 In a culture of trust, relationships must be established. Cooperation and collaboration lead to positive behavior. Restorative practices lead to positive dialogue. #NYEDChat
A2: With no talking, with no discussion, comes no learning. Even a good book creates dialogue. Punishment is hardly ever discussion. At least not more than one-sided discussion. #NYEdchat
A2: This, in my opinion, is the most important part of Restorative Practices - creating dialogue. It's easy to fall into a routine of handing out consequences in school without reflection. This is another way to build student voice! #NYEDChat
A2: Restorative practices allow student voice, and gives them a chance to be heard. Rather than adults telling them what they are bad at. Restorative practices allow students to grow their mindset #NYEDChat
Q2 Reflect on the following statement: “Restorative Practices in schools seek to create dialogue where in the past there may have simply been punishment.” #NYEDChat
A2 Restorative practices seek to address what drives the behavior more than the behavior. The concept of feeding someone for a day or teaching them to fish comes to mind. The restorative result is an altered behavior, not a punishment for an infraction. #nyedchat
A2: S’s are way more likely to make positive, sustainable changes when they are included in a solution based conversation focused on repairing harm and “making things right.” This doesn’t work when we simply assign consequences. #NYEDchat
A2b: my knowledge is super limited on this topic. I’ve heard a lot about it and want to learn more. If my answers are wrong I’d love it if someone said “No, you’re wrong, it should be this”! #NYEDChat
I think many Ss don’t understand that their actions can be extremely hurtful to others. They still lack the maturity to recognize this. We must model and teach empathy. #NYEdChat
A2: Restorative practices allow student voice, and gives them a chance to be heard. Rather than adults telling them what they are bad at. Restorative practices allow students to grow their mindset #NYEDChat
Involving parents / guardians often makes acceptance of responsibility a tad bit easier. I met with a T, S, and parent today and I believe the line of accurate and effective communication is now open! We are all on the same page! #NYEDchat
A2 There is no substitute for direct communication. It can be more valuable than punishment alone. We can't expect trust and understanding to flourish if we aren't talking about the difficult things. #NYEDChat
A1 I think it is enough of the share and blame attitude. Positivity must come to the forefront. It sounds like #restorativejustice practices will be a positive move for all. #NYEDChat
So far, I think you see the grand concept. There are skills to learn, for sure, but if you understand the starting point, you are already well on you way. Feel free to ask @TimDawks and I anything that doesn't make sense. ! #NYEDChat
I recently sat in circle and left with such full (yet maybe slightly broken) heart for the student and what he was going through. He taught me so much in that hour. #nyedchat
A2: Taking the time to talk, find out the "why" (if it can be found out), and counsel must be part of the disciplinary process if we truly want to change behavior. No more carrots & sticks. #NYedchat
A2 punishment typically doesn’t change behaviors even if some short-term impact occurs - what changes behaviors is time in on relationships, coaching of replacement behaviors, feedback, and check in over time #NYEDchat
A2: When I was in school, if a student misbehaved there was no conversation just punishment. I feel like education today is changing toward allowing student voice and trying to promote positive behaviors and use discipline to restore not just to be punitive. #nyedchat
A2b: to be sure, taking the time to talk through and see the damage of actions is the hard work. Being suspended out of school to me is sleeping in and playing COD until 2AM. And then you come back with poor grades and cult status. ! #NYEdChat
A2 punishment typically doesn’t change behaviors even if some short-term impact occurs - what changes behaviors is time in on relationships, coaching of replacement behaviors, feedback, and check in over time #NYEDchat
A2 ~ I feel as if our deans understand this concept; however, our Ts and security guards don't always understand this! Suspensions are not always the answer, especially for lower level "infractions." #NYEDChat
Proactive community building circles are one of my favorite things. @ModyWit and I have 30 middle and high school teachers in our district engaged in targeted PD around this. It's been powerful for us as leaders to see this interest! #NYEDchat
I found that once they participate, they understand. I had some non-believers have everything change. The power of a father crying over something his son did to another kid is INTENSELY powerful. #NYEdchat
A2: When we listen to others we begin to understand their story and how we may have injured them. We begin to understand that communication is key!#NYEdChat 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
#Nyedchat I make mistakes every day and learn so much through reflection. When I mess up, my boss @LJGoewey doesn't suspend me. She makes me fix it. That makes me a better human being.
A2 punishment typically doesn’t change behaviors even if some short-term impact occurs - what changes behaviors is time in on relationships, coaching of replacement behaviors, feedback, and check in over time #NYEDchat
A2 Don’t know why we are so suspensions and consequences. As long as what we do works, that is changes behavior, we should be pleased with the outcome. #NYEDchat
#Nyedchat I make mistakes every day and learn so much through reflection. When I mess up, my boss @LJGoewey doesn't suspend me. She makes me fix it. That makes me a better human being.
A1:Engaging students in open and honest conversation in kindergarten, listening to both sides, validating their feelings and teaching & modeling rebuilding practices. #NYEDChat
A2: When we listen to others we begin to understand their story and how we may have injured them. We begin to understand that communication is key!#NYEdChat 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
A3: Learning is about relationships. If students don't feel there is an adult in their corner in the room, up goes the armor and down goes the vulnerability. And without that, no real organic impact is had. #NYEdchat
A3: Classroom culture, just like an entire building's culture, takes time and thoughtfulness to develop. Building trust through dialogue, AKA community building circles, is a great way to show students you care about their experiences. #NYEDChat
A3 It spills over #Nyedchat Kids know which adults believe in them and which don't. And they act accordingly. Sometimes adults want kids to be held "accountable" with zero tolerance. Except being made to fix and own the harm is often harder than serving a suspension.
A2 Don’t know why we are so suspensions and consequences. As long as what we do works, that is changes behavior, we should be pleased with the outcome. #NYEDchat
She doesn't move the clip on the behavior chart, or dock your pay? :-) We can ALL use this kind of grace in getting better at what we do, especially learners who aren't professionals. #NYedchat
#Nyedchat I make mistakes every day and learn so much through reflection. When I mess up, my boss @LJGoewey doesn't suspend me. She makes me fix it. That makes me a better human being.
A3: RJ allows practitioners to model effective, thought based resolution skills. It creates cohesion, rather than erosion of relationships--such a crucial piece to classroom/building culture. Victims regain their voice too! #nyedchat
A3: Relationships effect everything about every part of the day!! In my experience, nothing matters if the students do not know they matter!! #NYEDChat
A3 if culture is consistent it supports school culture. I have 35-45 classrooms per school-if culture in classrooms is consistent, S know what's expected of each other. Ts know too, for them. It creates accountability for what we hope we & each other are to be #nyedchat
A3 Strong classroom culture is like a family. We’re all in this together. No one’s going anywhere, we help each other. We make mistakes but we still love each other and want to see each other succeed. #NYEDchat
A2 punishment typically doesn’t change behaviors even if some short-term impact occurs - what changes behaviors is time in on relationships, coaching of replacement behaviors, feedback, and check in over time #NYEDchat
A3: Expectations in your classroom that not only you hold your students too, but you ask them to hold you to the same standards is huge. Also school values/norms should be the same in all classrooms #NYEDChat
A3 MS kiddos respect reasonable expectations, and hard work on both sides.! I always think about @burgessdave and want my classroom to be a place they would want be even if they didn't have to. #NYEDchat
A3 if culture is consistent it supports school culture. I have 35-45 classrooms per school-if culture in classrooms is consistent, S know what's expected of each other. Ts know too, for them. It creates accountability for what we hope we & each other are to be #nyedchat
A3 Strong classroom culture is like a family. We’re all in this together. No one’s going anywhere, we help each other. We make mistakes but we still love each other and want to see each other succeed. #NYEDchat
A3: This year every classroom in our school does responsive/restorative circles and the support staff circulates to hear students concerns, thoughts and feelings. This helps build a community where every child and adult has a voice. #NYEDChat
Tim, this resonates. In a recent classroom visit, I witnessed a teacher who facilitated dialogue with one opening question. Students led the discussion from there. The mutual trust was awe-inspiring. #nyedchat
Absolutely. I always say I have the best job, because I am their first step on the path to HS. I want to make it the best step ever, and give them the confidence to say "I got this" when they are challenged. #NYEDchat
This is great to hear! I love how you've involved all staff, not just teachers. This must be a huge undertaking for an entire school. Congrats on being a part of that community! #NYEDchat
A3 Classrooms that are cultivated in trust have open communication so it is easy to reflect on missteps and move forward. This type of environment is positive and honors all voices. #NYEDChat
A3 Classrooms that are cultivated in trust have open communication so it is easy to reflect on missteps and move forward. This type of environment is positive and honors all voices. #NYEDChat
A3 ~ Classroom culture and relationships with students is KEY!!! Ts who develop relationships with Ss, built on mutual respect, have FAR fewer behavioral issues in their classrooms! Students WANT to behave and perform academically for teachers they respect!! #NYEdchat
A3 ~ Classroom culture and relationships with students is KEY!!! Ts who develop relationships with Ss, built on mutual respect, have FAR fewer behavioral issues in their classrooms! Students WANT to behave and perform academically for teachers they respect!! #NYEdchat
A2: Here in Illinois we had a bill passed 3 yrs. ago, that we are now required to look at the individual student and the infraction. In turn, the "consequence" should be more aligned to restorative practices in order to decrease recidivism rate. #nyedchat
Q4 Research indicates that the act of blaming has an inverse relationship with personal accountability. How might this fact impact the view of using dialogue to address behavior and poor choices? #NYEDChat
A2: Here in Illinois we had a bill passed 3 yrs. ago, that we are now required to look at the individual student and the infraction. In turn, the "consequence" should be more aligned to restorative practices in order to decrease recidivism rate. #nyedchat
Lest we get caught up thinking this is only disciplinary, I have seen first hand the power of circles giving groups of teen boys a voice and helping them grow as a group. Powerful! #NYEdChat
A2: I am a firm believer in dialogue over punishment always. Talking out situations, choices good and bad and feelings. It's also important to help kids develop an internal dialogue where they begin to think before they act (taught through modeling). #NYEDChat
Q2 Reflect on the following statement: “Restorative Practices in schools seek to create dialogue where in the past there may have simply been punishment.” #NYEDChat
A4: Folk often verbalize that dialogue is the easy way out. I would argue passionately that blaming & quickly assigning consequences is easier for the student than actually bringing those harmed together with the student who is ready to admit their role in causing harm. #NYEDChat
A4 Blaming does all the talking for the person who may have misstepped. Then we get into survival mode to defend ourselves. Maybe the nuance of the "blame" should be an observation and a reflective question. #nyedchat
A4: There is a quote often associated with teaching behavior, something like "If a student can't read, we teach them. If they can't do math, we teach them. If they can't behave, we (fill in the blank). That blank MUST be "teach them". #nyedchat
A4: Saying dialogue is the easy way out makes total sense to me, @TimDawks. It is not like we have any withdrawn or sullen teenagers in schools these days. #sarcasm#NYEDChat
#Truth I have seen many different types of classrooms. If you honor student voice and respect colleagues then positivity can move schoolwide. #NYEDChat
A4: Folk often verbalize that dialogue is the easy way out. I would argue passionately that blaming & quickly assigning consequences is easier for the student than actually bringing those harmed together with the student who is ready to admit their role in causing harm. #NYEDChat
A4: Folk often verbalize that dialogue is the easy way out. I would argue passionately that blaming & quickly assigning consequences is easier for the student than actually bringing those harmed together with the student who is ready to admit their role in causing harm. #NYEDChat
A4. It is common to perceive dialogue as a means to address behaviors. However, it is more important to teach and reinforce the behaviors you want to see. You must be proactive and not reactive. #nyedchat
A4: Saying dialogue is the easy way out makes total sense to me, @TimDawks. It is not like we have any withdrawn or sullen teenagers in schools these days. #sarcasm#NYEDChat
For behavior (at the high school level), I've heard too often, "They should know better." I wish I heard more of "They don't know better, let me teach them." #NYedchat
A3: Classroom culture is created/nurtured through many different facets. Consistency, expectation, relationships, trust, to name a few of those facets and restorative justice practice fosters a positive culture versus punitive #NYEDchat
For behavior (at the high school level), I've heard too often, "They should know better." I wish I heard more of "They don't know better, let me teach them." #NYedchat
A4: Folk often verbalize that dialogue is the easy way out. I would argue passionately that blaming & quickly assigning consequences is easier for the student than actually bringing those harmed together with the student who is ready to admit their role in causing harm. #NYEDChat
A3: Classroom culture is huge, however, before that can be firmly established, relationships amd more important trust between T & Ss have to be cultivated. Tier I SEL & effective classroom management, ultimately starts in the classroom while impacting the entire bldg. #nyedchat
For behavior (at the high school level), I've heard too often, "They should know better." I wish I heard more of "They don't know better, let me teach them." #NYedchat
Love that point @ModyWit! RJ builds culture and community, discipline is only a part of that, and hopefully the approach to discipline supports what we are trying to build. #nyedchat
"I often don't know any better" might be my epitaph! Why do we expect so much of kids who are still trying to figure out who they are when so many of us are still a work in progress? #NYEDchat
A4: Had a conversation with a student today. She was visibly upset and didn’t want to talk. I didn’t know the situation, and it didn’t matter. What did matter was my willingness to listen when she was ready. No blame. No shame. Just caring and kindness. #nyedchat
This is such an important point. I refrain from using the expression “you know better,” until I know that I have effectively taught them. Can’t assume. #NYEDchat
A4: To address and change #behavior, skills need to be taught and modeled. Blaming #students for their behavior is damaging to relationships, not solutions oriented, and doesn’t model how to deal with difficult situations. #nyedchat
A4: Had a conversation with a student today. She was visibly upset and didn’t want to talk. I didn’t know the situation, and it didn’t matter. What did matter was my willingness to listen when she was ready. No blame. No shame. Just caring and kindness. #nyedchat
When shifts in teaching respond to shifts in learning we don't have more on our plate; we have something meaningful on our plate. #edchat#LeadLAP#tlap#KidsDeserveit#nyedchat
A4: Rather than singling out a student, dialogue can be done within the daily restorative circle, discussing behavior concern in general, and having kids work together to brainstorm better choices (social stories can help with this). #NYEDChat
Q4 Research indicates that the act of blaming has an inverse relationship with personal accountability. How might this fact impact the view of using dialogue to address behavior and poor choices? #NYEDChat
A4: Had a conversation with a student today. She was visibly upset and didn’t want to talk. I didn’t know the situation, and it didn’t matter. What did matter was my willingness to listen when she was ready. No blame. No shame. Just caring and kindness. #nyedchat
I think there is something so powerful in having to listen to how your actions affected another. How far the ripples reached and that it may have hurt many others. Taking responsibility is something our Ss need to learn. 👍🏻#NYEDchat
Building bridges is not only restorative, it's also fundamental to youth developmt. Giving youth the opportunity to give/receive trust, listen/have a voice, process outcomes of behavior, build empathy -these are essential to personal growth and character developmt #NYEDchat
A4 ~ I have found that convos with all stakeholders are far more effective than several separate conversations with the various ppl involved. For ex, today I met with the T, S, and parent involved in a chronic behavioral issue - hopefully it will lead to success #Nyedchat
I think there is something so powerful in having to listen to how your actions affected another. How far the ripples reached and that it may have hurt many others. Taking responsibility is something our Ss need to learn. 👍🏻#NYEDchat
Q5: What constitutes the biggest hurdle to the further use of Restorative Practices on either the classroom or building level for your school? #NYEDChat
I think there is something so powerful in having to listen to how your actions affected another. How far the ripples reached and that it may have hurt many others. Taking responsibility is something our Ss need to learn. 👍🏻#NYEDchat
A5: Time is always a hurdle for us. Finding the right amount of time in a classroom to build community through circles & also taking time to pre-conference and conference with all parties when harm is caused takes dedication and a willingness to be flexible. #NYEDchat
A5 Commiting to the actual change and using it as a viable strategy. Using preconference and planning pieces effectively. Making repairing relationships and harm a priority. Wait, that's 3 barriers :( #Nyedchat.
Such a great point. On my first day of practice on my college volleyball team, we started with the basics. Coaches made sure they knew what we already knew/could do. No assumptions or castles built on sand! #NYedchat
A4 Blaming establishes a negative air and it is hard to dismiss unless solid relationships of caring are restored. Dialogue leads to reflection and a deep look at gaps in behavior. #NYEDChat
A4b: Not to mention, the students that need to be taught these important SEL lessons, may not have been taught them consistently. Suspending them, so they're back in that environment doesn't magically fix the initial problem. #nyedchat
I think there is something so powerful in having to listen to how your actions affected another. How far the ripples reached and that it may have hurt many others. Taking responsibility is something our Ss need to learn. 👍🏻#NYEDchat
A5 Commiting to the actual change and using it as a viable strategy. Using preconference and planning pieces effectively. Making repairing relationships and harm a priority. Wait, that's 3 barriers :( #Nyedchat.
A4: Every morning my Ss were greeted with a new quote outside my classroom. They often were inspired from a convo or moment from the day before. No one knew who it was meant for and each could interpret the message in the way that worked for them. #nyedchat
That may be the only one they need. And it's certainly one that will carry them through life. There's no worksheet, no unit or module, and no certainly no punishment that will do that. #NYEDchat
A5 the downside to restorative practice is the time it takes. When a victim (and family) doesn't see the "righting" of a wrong, it could seem the victim isn't heard. Educating all on restorative practice is key! #nyedchat
A4: Every morning my Ss were greeted with a new quote outside my classroom. They often were inspired from a convo or moment from the day before. No one knew who it was meant for and each could interpret the message in the way that worked for them. #nyedchat
A5: Fixed mindsets. Restorative practices means that you recognize that people can change. When people do not recognize that others can change it damages relationships and culture, instead of building it up! #nyedchat@ERobbPrincipal@DavidGeurin@KGT_Educator@ToddRisser
I think there is something so powerful in having to listen to how your actions affected another. How far the ripples reached and that it may have hurt many others. Taking responsibility is something our Ss need to learn. 👍🏻#NYEDchat
A5 the downside to restorative practice is the time it takes. When a victim (and family) doesn't see the "righting" of a wrong, it could seem the victim isn't heard. Educating all on restorative practice is key! #nyedchat
I worked with troubled juveniles who needed a trusting environment to rethink their missteps. Caring adults can really provide guidance so #restorativejustice sounds like solid initiative. #NYEDChat
A4: I have been using several different restorative reflection sets of questions along the lines of this poster to help kids be more reflective & solution focused. My counselors and social workers also use similar Qs depending on the circumstance as they work with Ss. #nyedchat
This is so true and why it's important that all participants are willing and ready to admit their role, including the person who has caused the harm. Pre-conferencing on this topic is key. #NYEDchat
A5 the downside to restorative practice is the time it takes. When a victim (and family) doesn't see the "righting" of a wrong, it could seem the victim isn't heard. Educating all on restorative practice is key! #nyedchat
A5 I think we just have to adjust our habits and patterns and try something different. I think when staff see the benefits, they will support it. #NYEDChat
A5: Chronic absenteeism is a big hurdle. We need to find ways to make kids want to learn with us. Student choice and voice in their learning helps. Building empathy through poetry helps, too. #nyedchat
A5: I think the biggest hurdle is to resist the urge to immediately react to a situation without taking the time to open the dialogue, hear the students voices and find out if there is a trigger for the behavior that can be identified (preventative model). #NYEDChat
Q5: What constitutes the biggest hurdle to the further use of Restorative Practices on either the classroom or building level for your school? #NYEDChat
A5 ~ The biggest challenge is that every behavioral infraction that is written up to a dean results in a suspension! Getting specific Ts to understand that they can and should address low level incidents and only refer health / safety issues #NYEDChat
A5: It is a departure from traditional responses to poor choices/discipline. People find comfort in what they know. Zero tolerance has set us back in a lot of ways. Like anything worth believing in, you just have to jump in and trust the process. #nyedchat
A5 ~ The biggest challenge is that every behavioral infraction that is written up to a dean results in a suspension! Getting specific Ts to understand that they can and should address low level incidents and only refer health / safety issues #NYEDChat
I am learning that knowing they will be heard and forming real relationships, and at times showing you care more about them than they care about themselves, as time consuming as it is, can do wonders for chronic absenteeism. #Nyedchat
"Work in progress". If we can't admit that this describe us all, we surely fooling ourselves. Imagine the impact on an adult admitting that to a child. It's time. #nyedchat
So there are always going to be those who don't agree with this practice, who think it's soft or easy. Believe me, @modywit and I have heard it all before. Start with a small group of committed folks, as the saying goes... #NYEDchat
"Work in progress". If we can't admit that this describe us all, we surely fooling ourselves. Imagine the impact on an adult admitting that to a child. It's time. #nyedchat
A5: People who are afraid to try something new, believing 1) the risk is not worth the reward and/or 2) we should do it the way we've always done it. ("It worked for me when I was a student" etc.) #NYedchat
So there are always going to be those who don't agree with this practice, who think it's soft or easy. Believe me, @modywit and I have heard it all before. Start with a small group of committed folks, as the saying goes... #NYEDchat
A5: People who are afraid to try something new, believing 1) the risk is not worth the reward and/or 2) we should do it the way we've always done it. ("It worked for me when I was a student" etc.) #NYedchat
A5: Agree with what so many of you have shared. It has to be a system approach, however, in order to be truly effective it starts w/relationships. @JonGordon11 stresses the importance of rel. in a number of his books & we are just starting to pull in some of his work. #nyedchat
A principal speaks about a life changing lesson she learned when she bumped into a student she had expelled. Own your part. https://t.co/7Ela7qTkUR#nyedchat
Reflaction: (Reflection with Action): How can the Restorative Practice philosophy play a role in contributing positively to your school’s climate and culture? #NYEDChat
@Jennifer_Hogan Just caught sight of your conversation at #NYEDChat-positive one. If we teach students how to address missteps in a positive way maybe then we can reach those we have not been able to reach in the past. #NYEDChat
Have to jump all but thank you for having me! Feb 5-9 is Public Schools week lead by the @AASAHQ so celebrate your work with #LovePublicEducation and make sure the story of your kids gets told! Keep up the important work all! #NYEdChat
Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for our Restorative Practices #NYEDchat tonight. There was some great reflecting going on! Please reach out as you think about how this might work in your school.
For a teacher, it's a matter of having the courage to be different, to buck the status quo. For a principal, it's having the patience to build teacher and collective efficacy. #NYEDchat
What a wonderful experience. Thank you for everyone bringing your thoughts and compassion here tonight. It refills my soul seeing so many who get it! #restorativejustice#NYEdChat
Outstanding conversation this evening at #NYEDchat.
Thanks @cvarsalona and @timdawks for the great restorative justice conversation.
So much great energy, knowledge and joy here tonight. Cheers!
At our most basic level, we want to not feel invisible and need others to believe in us. Age 0-100. Kids should get a double dose of that each day! #nyedchat
A5 You caught my attention with your last thought, Andy. #poetry allows all to unlock their emotions and thoughts. It is a positive approach and my go-to medium of writing. #poetrylove#NYEDChat
