The two-day course will provide participants with knowledge of the key concepts of restorative practices; an opportunity to reflect on how restorative practices may impact their professional and personal lives; practice in applying strategies from the restorative practices continuum; and an understanding of how to facilitate circles effectively and for different purposes.
Day 1: Introduction to Restorative Practices
Day 2: Using Circles Effectively
Dates
Section #318005 - Jan. 22-23, 2024 Heartland AEA Adel Office
Section #318006 - Jan. 22-23, 2024 Heartland AEA Ames Office
Section #318022 - Apr. 11-12, 2024 Heartland AEA Johnston REC
Recommended Audience
PK-12 teachers, administrators, school counselors, instructional coaches, at-risk staff, school leadership teams and AEA staff
Registration
License renewal credit is available
Register at this link
Heartland AEA is offering a learning opportunity on Nov. 10, facilitated by Melissa Crowl, a special education consultant who supports the HEART Classrooms and has agency-wide allocation for therapeutic programming. This training is intended for early childhood educators, general education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and/or support staff.
The training, titled "Trauma-Informed Classrooms: Creating a Safe Learning Environment," will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, located at 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston. To register, visit this link: HL - Trauma-Informed Classrooms: Creating a Safe Learning Environment, (Course # 205668).
During the training, attendees will learn strategies for fostering a positive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes emotional safety and resilience among students. The course will cover a range of topics, including:
- building and sustaining relationships
- classroom culture
- the impact of trauma
- student empowerment
Participants will gain an applicable framework for creating a trauma-informed classroom, from brain science and self-regulation to preparing students for learning.
This training is an excellent opportunity for educators and support staff to learn how to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Heartland AEA will be hosting a School Culture Workshop, facilitated by Character Strong, on Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Hotel, 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston. Participants will learn about, and begin to apply, an instructional framework that promotes powerful relationship-building and helps students find value in their learning. The cost of the workshop is $349/person. However, Character Strong is offering a buy one - get one free discount. If you have a team that would like to attend, register via this link. After clicking on the link, click on "Register Now." Then choose the Des Moines, IA - Nov. 14 training in the dropdown menu. Enter the discount code CSVIP1, and Character Strong will apply your BOGO free discount when invoicing the district.
