MSEA has led the way on making the implementation of Restorative Practices as the model for educators’ approach to student learning and behavior. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future makes using Restorative Practices a priority for all Maryland schools. So, what does that mean for you in your work? Why are Restorative Practices seen as such a transformative approach to learning? Most importantly, how do we know that they work?

Join MSEA’s member trainers and staff from the Center for Education Policy and Practice for answers to all these questions, plus real world, practical strategies for how to implement Restorative Practices in your work. 

Based on the NEA CARE (Culture, Abilities, Resilience, Effort) Curriculum and broken down into three separate workshops, CARE strategies prepare educators to implement research-based approaches that maximize the value that diverse groups of students bring with them to school. 

Part 1 focuses on student and community culture and how to recognize the role culture plays in learning. 

Based on the NEA CARE Curriculum and broken down into three separate workshops, CARE strategies prepare educators to implement research-based approaches that maximize the value that diverse groups of students bring with them to school. Part 1 focuses on student and community culture and how to recognize the role culture plays in learning. Part 2 deals with the maximizing the broad range of student abilities and fostering student resilience and Part 3 focuses on the role of effort in learning and how educators can use a systems-based approach to implementing a culturally competent learning environment.

Based on the NEA CARE Curriculum and broken down into three separate workshops, CARE strategies prepare educators to implement research-based approaches that maximize the value that diverse groups of students bring with them to school. Part 1 focuses on student and community culture and how to recognize the role culture plays in learning. Part 2 deals with the maximizing the broad range of student abilities and fostering student resilience and Part 3 focuses on the role of effort in learning and how educators can use a systems-based approach to implementing a culturally competent learning environment.

The Leaders for Just Schools program prepares educators to take informed action to advocate for their students by leveraging educator voice and input on key decisions around school improvement to ensure equitable outcomes in schools across the country.