On this episode of "In Session," we talk to Kiana Longnecker, School Climate and Culture Consultant and Project Prevent (Cohort 2) Grant Program Director about the small group restorative circles coaching program at Oakridge Schools in Muskegon Area Independent School District (MAISD). Longnecker is joined by Rachel VanDyke, teacher at Oakridge Public Schools. This conversation is guided by NCSSLE’s Annie Knowles and Brianna Cunniff.
To learn more about Muskegon Area Intermediate School District, read their Grantee Highlight and visit their website.
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Time Stamp |
Question / Topic Discussed |
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1:05 |
Introductions |
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2:13 |
About the coaching program |
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4:29 |
About participants of the coaching program |
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6:05 |
Community building across grade levels |
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7:44 |
Impact of classroom walk-throughs |
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10:16 |
Creating a Safe Space |
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11:29 |
Circle structure and confidentiality |
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13:54 |
Session topics and facilitation plan |
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16:37 |
Positive feedback from teachers |
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19:15 |
Sustainability plans |
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23:40 |
Impact of small-group circles |
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28:40 |
How concepts were applied in the classroom |
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30:06 |
Initial skepticism and how they addressed it |
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33:22 |
Reason they implemented a restorative circle format |
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37:40 |
Oakridge Schools Implementation Successes |
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38:48 |
Defining PBIS and CHAMPS |
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43:53 |
Closing and Takeaways |
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