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COMMUNITY CIRCLESBy: Mr. Russell
RESTORATIVE PRACTICES SCHOOL COORDINATOR
• Responsibilities:• Monitor the ISS Room/ Learning Lab• Implement Restorative Practices School wide• Establish Community and Restorative Circles• Organize Formal Conferences
WHAT IS RESTORATIVE PRACTICES?
• "Restorative Practices is the social science that studies how to build social capital and achieve social discipline through participatory learning and decision-making."
• -Ted Wachtel, The International Institute of Restorative Practices, 2012
• In other words, "Restorative Practices is the philosophy that recognizes the importance of prioritizing relationships and connections between people in a school community and provides a framework for creating positive school culture and climate."
• -2014, Community Matters
TYPES OF CIRCLES• Community Circles:• Build Trust• Strengthen Relationships• Develop Community
• Restorative Circles:• Manage Conflict• Meet Needs/ Repair Harm (Harm
Circles will be facilitated my Mr. Russell)
• Restore Relationships
USE CIRCLES TO...• Build Community• Support Academic and Professional Goals• Promote Social Emotional Learning• Respond to Conflict or Issues
CIRCLE NORMS1. Speak from the heart: your truth, your experiences, your
perspectives2. Listen from the heart: let go of the stories that make it hard to hear
each other3. Trust that you will know what to say: no need to rehearse4. Say just enough: without feeling rushed, be concise and considerate
of the time of others
CIRCLE KEEPER• The "Circle Keeper" can be sets the tone for circles.• This is not a "teaching" platform; the circle is the teacher• Must give clear directions/purpose• Ensure the circle stays in tact • Clarify expectations• Respond to non-participants with affective statements (You will learn
these later)
TALKING PIECE• A talking piece is an object chosen by the Circle Keeper or Teacher which
is significant to them.• Only the person with the Talking Piece is allowed to speak• Respect the Talking Piece
ACTIVITY: CIRCLE FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING
• Move tables or desks to the outer areas of the classroom• Using your chairs, form a circle, and sit (knees should be no more than 9
inches a part)• Make sure you can see everyone in your circle
CIRCLE ACTIVITY: ROUND 1• Who has the longest hair?
• That person is the Circle Keeper!• Share Norms: Listen from the heart, Speak from your heart, Say just
enough, and No need to rehearse• Prompt: What is your name? Your favorite food? If you could have one
super power, what would it be and why?• It is important that only the Identified speaker speaks (no interrupting or
getting off topic)
BRAIN BREAK!!!!1. Group #1 Hi-Five Partners2. Group #2 Thumb War Partner3. Group #3 Rock, Paper, Scissors Partner4. Group #4 Bump Partner
CIRCLE ACTIVITY: ROUND 2• Identify the Tallest person in your group. This person is the Circle Keeper.• Follow the previous instructions and norms.• Prompt: If you could have a face to face conversation with anyone, who
would it be and why?
DEBRIEF• How do you think circles can benefit classroom culture based on what you
have learned today?• What have you noticed about the circle process and activities?• Check-Circle: What was your favorite thing about today and why?