Nancy Frey Douglas Fisher Dominique Smith The Restorative Practices Playbook (Spiral Bound)

The Restorative Practices PlaybookNancy Frey Douglas Fisher Dominique SmithLabel: Corwin Press IncDescription: Utilize restorative practices to create a safe accepting and equitable school climate where learning can flourish. When students have unfinished learning educators create opportunities for students to learn. Unfortunately this role seems to end when it comes to behavior. How can we turn behavior into a teachable moment? The Restorative Practices Playbook details a set of practices designed to teach prosocial behaviors based on strong relationships and a commitment to the well-being of others. Implementing restorative practices establishes a positive academic and social-emotional learning environment while building students’ capacity to self-regulate make decisions and self-govern—the very skills students need to achieve. In this eye-opening essential playbook renowned educators Dominique Smith Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey support educators with the reflection prompts tools examples and strategies needed to create restorative practices around several key concepts: A restorative school culture grounded in respect that builds agency and identity establishes teacher credibility sets high expectations and fosters positive relationshipsRestorative conversations that equip adults and students with the capacity to resolve problems make decisions and arrive at solutions in ways that are satisfactory and growth-producingRestorative circles that promote academic learning through dialogue build consensus in decision making and help participants reach resolution through healingFormal restorative conferences that foster guided dialogue between victim(s) and offender(s) and include plans for re-entry into the school community By becoming adept in the skillful use of restorative practices educators will foster equitable discipline that reduces exclusion and creates a school community driven by relationships and respect.