Fostering Classroom Connections Creates Strong School Communities

$175.00

Friday, December 4, 2026

 Fostering Classroom Connections Creates Strong School Communities

A strong school community is built on relationships, trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to ensuring that every student and educator feels valued, supported, and connected. Restorative practices provide a framework for strengthening these connections by fostering meaningful communication, promoting accountability, and creating a culture of belonging throughout the school.

Attendees will explore how restorative practices can transform the way they build relationships, respond to conflict, and navigate challenging situations. They will engage in reflection, discussion, and practical activities designed to support the integration of restorative approaches into classrooms, staff interactions, and the broader school environment.

By the end of the day, educators will leave with practical tools, actionable strategies, and a renewed commitment to create proactive community-building circles, active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and restorative conversations that empower students and adults to take responsibility and contribute positively to their community.

Ideal for: Classroom teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, administrators, and anyone supporting student behavior. 

                                                      Facilitated by

 George Conant –

Restorative School Culture, LLC

Karen McCormick –

K-8 teacher with Masters in Restorative Practice from International Institute for Restorative Practices

Spots are limited—Reserve your place today and become part of a movement transforming education one relationship at a time.

To request an invoice, send an email with

your name, current position, and billing address to restorativepracticesofmaine@gmail.com.

Include the names of the attendees, their positions, email addresses and grade levels. An invoice will be provided.

Friday, December 4, 2026

 Fostering Classroom Connections Creates Strong School Communities

A strong school community is built on relationships, trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to ensuring that every student and educator feels valued, supported, and connected. Restorative practices provide a framework for strengthening these connections by fostering meaningful communication, promoting accountability, and creating a culture of belonging throughout the school.

Attendees will explore how restorative practices can transform the way they build relationships, respond to conflict, and navigate challenging situations. They will engage in reflection, discussion, and practical activities designed to support the integration of restorative approaches into classrooms, staff interactions, and the broader school environment.

By the end of the day, educators will leave with practical tools, actionable strategies, and a renewed commitment to create proactive community-building circles, active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and restorative conversations that empower students and adults to take responsibility and contribute positively to their community.

Ideal for: Classroom teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, administrators, and anyone supporting student behavior. 

                                                      Facilitated by

 George Conant –

Restorative School Culture, LLC

Karen McCormick –

K-8 teacher with Masters in Restorative Practice from International Institute for Restorative Practices

Spots are limited—Reserve your place today and become part of a movement transforming education one relationship at a time.

To request an invoice, send an email with

your name, current position, and billing address to restorativepracticesofmaine@gmail.com.

Include the names of the attendees, their positions, email addresses and grade levels. An invoice will be provided.