- PMD: 4,6
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Introduction
- Poster Session 6: Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- learn a brief overview of restorative justice practices;
- learn how to conduct a Tier 1 classroom-wide community circle to enhance student voices and improve emotional and behavioral health needs; and
- learn how community circles as classroom management strategies help benefit them throughout the school year.
Description
Community circles, a restorative-based practice, targets building relationships, practicing social skills, and promoting student engagement. This presentation will discuss utilizing student voices to inform the implementation of community circles.
Presenter(s)
Kenneth J. Ross, II, The University of Southern Mississippi
Mikaela L. Anderson, The University of Southern Mississippi
Brittany D. Garza, The University of Southern Mississippi
Emily R. DeFouw, The University of Southern Mississippi
