CESA RESTORATIVE PRACTICES PROJECT

Expression of Interest

The funding model for this project is co-responsibility. The cost of participation in the project is $5000.00 of this CESA will contribute $3500.00 and school are required to contribute $1500 

The CESA Restorative Practices Project is a two year change process designed at assist principals to inform their school community about Restorative Practices and implement Restorative Practices as the behaviour education framework in their school. The Behaviour Education Team will develop and facilitate the various processes of the project in collaboration with the Principal. The project will involve up to six schools.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Restorative Practices Project will:

• Explore an understanding of Christian anthropology that is consistent with the Catholic Identity of your school
• Engage with a model for understanding human behaviour
• Develop an understanding of, and practice in, a suite of interventions for conflict resolution and the restoration of relationships
• Develop and understanding of, and practice in Circle Time as a process for building social connection and classroom cohesion
• Support processes to revise and implement a Behaviour Education Policy and procedures that reflect Restorative Practices in the context of your school identity
• Provide support to develop processes for parent and student education about Restorative Practices
• Establish a professional network to support restorative practitioners
• Provide certification as a CESA Restorative Community

COURSE INFORMATION

CORE FOCI

• Behaviour Education

AITSL NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS INCLUDE

• 4 Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
• 7 Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/cars and the community

INTENDED FOR

• Whole School Communities

PROGRAM OUTLINE

• 2 Leadership Days of Professional Learning
• 3 School Days of Professional Learning
• 3-4 Staff to participate in Conference Facilitator Training
• Policy Review Processes
• Community Education Sessions

FACILITATOR

Michael Lincoln

SYSTEM ACCREDITED MODULE

No

REGISTRATION OF INTEREST CLOSED : Thursday, 11 December 2014

CONTACT DETAILS

If you require further information please contact :

• Michael Lincoln on 8301 6642 or by email at Michael.Lincoln@cesa.catholic.edu.au or
• Mary Carmody on 8301 6643 or by email at Mary.Carmody@cesa.catholic.edu.au

REGISTRATION

For further information regarding registration please contact:

• Ria Wong at ria.wong@cesa.catholic.edu.au