Optimal learning starts with the recognition that educators, like students and their families, are multifaceted. Internal Restorative Practices (IRP) appreciates this complexity.  Offered at no-cost through the New York State Office of Mental Health, training in this paradigm and associated set of practices supports the foundation upon which effective learning and teaching take place. In this introductory online presentation, we’ll explore research which shows how well-implemented traditional restorative practices (some results below) augmented by other internationally recognized, empirically based and explicit approaches can enhance professional, personal, and communal well-being.

 

Improving Student Outcomes Through Restorative Practices (October 18, 2023)

 

• improve student behavior
   

• decrease fighting and bullying
   

• reduce office referrals and classroom removals
   

• reduce suspensions and expulsions
   

• decrease disciplinary disparities
   

• improve school climate, including relationships between students and teachers  

     and student feelings of connectedness to school

"I highly recommend Restorative Practices.  Restorative Practices helps with all aspects of connection, communication and self-awareness.  Using Restorative Practices has been positive and improved my job performance."

-Public High School Counselor

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Presenter: Jon Rice, LCSW-R, provides Restorative Practice training and consultation through the New York State Office of Mental Health's (NYS OMH) Office of Prevention and Health Initiatives. He integrates his passion for restorative practices and his clinical experience to support wellness and healing across the lifespan. He received his Bachelor of Social Work degree from Cornell University, and Master of Social Work degree from the University at Albany. He has been serving children, families, and the community for 40 years in roles such as a: trauma focused Therapist; Director, Community Action Housing and Community Services; Supervisor, School Social Work Services; Playground Director and Group Worker; Coach in youth sports; and Local Board V.P., Habitat for Humanity.

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​CEU’s: Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and licensed psychologists successfully completing training requirements are eligible for CEUs as follows: State of New York Office of Mental Health is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0122 and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0227.