Think BIG & Be SMART 4R Students™
WORKSHOPS
Whole School Approach for Implementation of Restorative Practices.
All School Year
Think BIG & be SMART 4R students™ training.
Our PD training is called Think BIG & be SMART 4R students.™ It is a student-centered and restorative practice-based approach to giving the school staff the tools they need to develop positive relationships with students. At its core are these fundamental beliefs:
Relationships are critical to a positive and productive teacher/student dynamic.
There is always an explanation for the behavior of young people. Part of an educator’s job is to discover why his or her students act in specific ways.
Educators who are generous with their time, energy, and attention will inevitably have more positive relationships with students, leading to fewer classroom management issues and more positive participation.
Restorative discipline is always a preferred approach when working with young people – and it works better in the long run than punitive punishment.
THINK BIG & BE SMART 4R STUDENTS Requirements for Successful Completion- The following measures are determined for successful completion for learners to receive a certificate: Attendance during the learning event. Active participation on all quizzes, surveys, or polls.
AGENDA:
Module 1: Introduction to Restorative Practices
By the end of the module, learners will be able to identify the Restorative Practices framework.
By the end of the module, learners will be able to determine their own biases.
By the end of the module, learners will be able to set goals for the session.
Module 2: Social Sciences
By the end of the module, learners will be able to identify the sociological concepts behind Restorative Practices, including empathy, shame, adverse childhood experiences, and problem-based learning.
Module 3: Relationships
By the end of the module, learners will be able to identify the benefits of strong relationships with students.
By the end of the module, learners will be able to recognize what a strong relationship looks like.
By the end of the module, learners will be able to list steps to establish and repair relationships.
Module 4: Think BIG
By the end of the module, learners will be able to define Think BIG methodology.
By the end of the module, learners will be able to identify how they can build relationships with students
By the end of the module, learners will be able to identify which students need attention.
By the end of the module, learners will be able to brainstorm responses to disruptive or defiant student behavior.
By the end of the module, learners will be able to produce a Think BIG plan
Module 5: SMART Consequences
By the end of the module, learners will be able to define SMART methodology
By the end of the module, learners will be able to select consequences for students in a way that invites engagement and reflection rather than withdrawal and combativeness.
Module 6: Conversations
By the end of the module, learners will be able to define the elements of a beneficial and appropriate conversation with a student
By the end of the module, learners will be able to identify elements of 4R students system
By the end of the module, learners will be able to identify how to use conversations to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with students
Leadership in school community
This training is designed for school personnel who provide intervention support throughout a building and/or campus. Participants take an in-depth look into restorative practices with the
aim of preparing each SRPC® participant to lead a school community in the development,
implementation, and progress monitoring of local restorative practices program.
Courses For Teachers
This course introduces participants to the social science of human behavior; practical
strategies to build strong, healthy relationships with students, families, and colleagues; repair
damaged relationships, and facilitate restorative circles. Through video, practice, and
discussion, participants identify reliable methods for using circles to build community, establish norms, and address unwanted behavior and damaged relationships.
Education Support Professionals
This training supports Behavior Interventionist, Custodians, Parapros, Safety/Security Personnel, Bus Drivers, and Front office Personnel who need an understanding
of restorative practices to support students in their roles. This course introduces participants to the social science of human behavior and practical strategies to build strong, healthy relationships with students, families, and their colleagues and repair damaged relationships.
