Lasley Elementary Uses Restorative Practices
We use Restorative Practices systemically to educate all of our students. Restorative
Practices is a practice philosophically, not a curriculum or program, rooted in
the belief that wrongdoing is best addressed through collectively identifying
the harm done by one’s actions and taking steps to repair that harm.
Restorative Practices focuses on the 5R’s: relationship, respect,
responsibility, repair and reintegration. Restorative Practices, unlike
traditional discipline models, focus to give both victims and offenders voice,
identify motivation and impact of action, teach alternative behaviors, repair
damage done, and build empathy in an authentic way.
Students and
staff at Lasley Elementary will be engaging in community building through
restorative dialogue and proactive circles in the classroom setting. Students
and staff will also be participating in responsive circles or formal
conferences if there are conflicts or harm that needs to be repaired.
Restorative
Practice has been developed with one specific goal in mind; to support and facilitate
the building of healthy relationships through improved communication and
personal development. When individuals have positive relationships with others,
there is abundant personal growth, capacity for character building and a high
level achievement in all areas of life.
Our hope is
that you will join your child/children in becoming familiar with restorative
practice and what it has to offer, as we strive to build a stronger and more
inclusive school community. There is an more detailed information sheet regarding restorative practices under the "Family Resources" tab.