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"What happened today?"
That ONE student:
Getting (name) to __ is like...
Tip to being successful with students...
What would be your most valuable tip to new teachers?
Hyperactivity:
-pipe cleaners
-pool noodle to roll with feet
When my teachers struggle, I struggle.
What are you struggling with?
"When you talk, you are only repeating..." _Dalai Lama
Not anti-consequences. Real consequences. (What's beneath the surface?- A Child's Behavior is an Iceberg)
"What do you need from me for you to be successful today?"
Relationships are more important than math right now. Relationships to build trust
Exclusionary consequences- get 'em out
Did it work?
Robert Rico- ex-police officer-Restorative Justice in Schools
Cross your arms example- normal, other way, back to "normal"
How does it feel?
Still just doing the same thing
You're going to receive the most push-back when you're doing the right thing.
The Third Alternative- Steven Covey
D.B. case
1 attribute of your favorite teacher(s)on a Post-it and posted- about 95% has nothing to do with the content
Out of the box- be a different shape
"When a flower doesn't bloom..."-Alexander Den Heijer
Differentiation in Discipline- only three ways to teach math? only three ways to do discipline? (ISS, OSS, detentions)
We don't kick them out when they can't do a math problem, but we kick them out when they can't behave. Whose job is it to teach them to behave?
I'm going to give you the foundation but this is going to look different for each one of us. Make it your own. I'm not going to tell you what to do.
Initial consequences do not promote accountability. Often, anger is displaced at the adult issuing the consequence.
Accountability first -- consequences second.
Restorative Practices- we need to practice, growth mindset
Relational Practices (driving force of all is to improve relationships)
-relationship agreements
-relationship circles
-relationship language
The adult shares first. Then hush!
T struggles with classroom management? They do the 2 minute connection and that's all until management is in place for more.
Hamilton Park in Richardson- water bottle (fav drink), marker (passion), Nerf gun (shared time with fam)
What do you want to be? How many think math won't be a factor? Today we're learning about fractions- how will fractions effect your future career?
#1 Staff Circles- essential starting point
Set the expectation for once a month, but don't box it in- times/days. Use as much or as little.
Deeply personal- "thank you for sharing" and move on. Can follow up later. Not called to be a counselor. People need you to listen and support as best as possible.
Start with green circles (relationship building)
Red circles come much later (repairing harm- focus on issue: respect, conflict...) Repair harm --> accountability
Connect (green) before you correct (red)!
The power of my relationship can only go as far as your door.
Violation of rules vs. violation of relationships -- guilt vs. needs and obligations-- no opportunity for remorse/amends vs. opportunity
1. What happened?
2. Who has been affected?
3. What needs to be done to make it right?
Goal is to model and practice EMPATHY! (different shoes)
Relationship agreement (in place of respect agreement)
treat vs. respect
-write down individual responses for 4 quadrants
-share in groups- circle shared
-circles go on sticky note- post on class agreement
GO ONE QUADRANT AT A TIME!
Participant-Presenter
Teacher-Admin
Live it...don't laminate it!
Setting a weekly respect goal- every Monday, collaborate to determine where we struggle- determine goal and post (T goal too)
The Cellphone and the Consequence- Rita Pearson video
Create the SPARK:
Family Feast- last Friday of the month, lunch for all
Sonic order for bus driver
A negative spark is bigger than a positive spark. AM to PM, class to class...
A positive spark is more powerful than a negative spark.
Motto/creed outside the door, hit it on the way in, turn and give a compliment
At the end of the consequence, are they a better person? Do they have a bigger perspective?
Restoraditional (Restore--Traditional)
Eagle Academy after school
Restorative Justice Pocketbook by Margaret Thorsborne and
Collaborative Support Model- the teacher has say in what happens, we work together
-Facts (what happened? did you get pushed? did it happen in the hallway?)
-Feelings (how did it make you feel? what has been the hardest part?)
-Fix (what do you need to fix the situation?)
-Future (how can we keep this from happening again? when should we check in?)- campaign against spinners (spin the truth)
^Document the conversation and provide a copy to teachers involved in the situation.
Fort Worth ISD- Metro High School-- DAEP Re-entry Circle
Teacher Buy-In Process slide
Five Keys in Implementation
Shocktober, Februweary- get in front of it, adult circles, positive
RP gave us our classrooms back.