Audience: 

Teachers, Counselors, Social Workers, Admin, Support Staff, etc.

Dates Offered: 

July 8th, 15th, & 23rd, 2025

Duration: 

10am-4pm EST

Description: 

This transformative professional development training equips educators with the tools to create supportive and engaging school environments rooted in Edtomorrow’s foundational principles and Classroom Circles. Through research-backed methods and hands-on strategies, participants will learn how to cultivate safer, more inclusive school cultures that drive student engagement, boost academic achievement, and reduce discipline issues.

By the end of the session, participants will feel confident in creating, participating in, and facilitating empowering Classroom Circles that strengthen relationships and foster accountability within their classrooms and school communities.

This isn’t your typical PD session—it’s an immersive experience designed to inspire and empower. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately, along with resources to complement your existing initiatives like MTSS and PBIS. Our training is built on collaboration, so you’ll not only gain insights from expert facilitators but also connect with fellow educators in dynamic, small-group settings. Expect to leave with renewed energy, a clear vision for your classroom, and practical tools to transform your school culture from day one.

Training Highlights:

• Understanding Today’s Students: Insights into the TikTok Generation—who they are, what they value, and how to connect with them.
• Making The First Five Come Alive: Transform our daily email resource into dynamic strategies that pop in your classroom and elevate your teaching practices.
• Scaffolding Toward Circles: Learn how to layer The First Five into Classroom Circles, the ultimate tool for building community, equity, and student connection.
• Proactive Restorative Practices: Discover how Circles serve as the most effective way to proactively foster belonging, reduce behavior issues, and promote empathy.
• Practical Application: Experience Classroom Circles in action, building confidence in facilitating and embedding them into your routines.
• Tools for Immediate Success: Leave with actionable resources and strategies you can implement in your classroom the very next day.
• Renewed Hope: Walk away inspired and ready to meet the needs of this generation with confidence and compassion.

Audience:

Teachers, Classroom Educators, and Support Staff

Dates Offered: 

July 9th & 16th 2025

Duration: 

10am-4pm EST

Description:

This training equips teachers with the tools and mindset needed to build a collaborative, empathetic, and inclusive classroom culture. Participants will begin by exploring what it means to adopt a Restorative mindset and how it influences everyday interactions and conflict management. Using the Social Discipline Window as a guide, teachers will learn to approach student behavior with high support and control, creating an environment that prioritizes mutual respect and problem-solving over punitive measures.

Teachers will engage with strategies like Affective Statements and Reflection Questions to express feelings, communicate the impact of student actions, and model emotional intelligence. We will also explore Classroom Commitments—collaborative agreements created by students and teachers to establish shared expectations and responsibilities. 

Participants will also learn to facilitate Reflection Circles, a structured and intentional method for guiding students through discussions on key themes such as empathy, managing emotions, and addressing conflicts. Reflection Circles provide a safe space for students to express their thoughts, listen to others, and build a deeper sense of connection and understanding within the classroom community.

Training Highlights:

• Developing a Restorative Mindset: Understand what a Restorative approach looks like in daily classroom interactions.
• Implementing the Social Discipline Window: Balance high expectations with empathetic support for managing student behavior.
• Using Affective Statements & Reflection Questions: Learn key strategies for communicating feelings and guiding students to reflect on their actions.
• Creating Classroom Commitments: Establish shared agreements that emphasize respect, empathy, and community.
• The 2 x 10 Connection Strategy: Strengthen teacher-student relationships with a simple yet powerful method.
• Approaches, Needs, and Targets Strategy: Develop targeted strategies for working with struggling students by addressing specific needs and defining clear goals.
• Individual Connection Plans: Develop targeted plans for building relationships with struggling students.

Audience:

Admin, Leadership Teams, Social Workers and Counselors

Dates Offered: 

July 10th & 17th 2025

Duration: 

10am-4pm EST

Description:

This training empowers school administrators to develop a Restorative mindset that balances high support with strong accountability, creating a pathway for meaningful change in school discipline practices. Participants will begin by exploring the foundational elements of a Restorative Mindset. We delve into the critical question of when to use consequences versus a Restorative approach, guiding participants through a consequence flowchart to analyze their current use of disciplinary actions and evaluate the effectiveness of these practices on their campus.

Building on this reflective process, we introduce the Social Discipline Window to identify and apply the optimal approach for managing both individual incidents and ongoing challenges. Our training then integrates the F.O.R.M. Model, a structured method that guides facilitators in addressing conflicts. Finally, participants will learn to implement key strategies such as Repair Circles and Repair Meetings, transforming conflicts into opportunities for building community and fostering personal accountability.

This training equips administrators with the tools and confidence to shift from punitive discipline models to a more restorative, equitable approach that prioritizes connection and accountability. By the end of the session, participants will be ready to lead their schools with strategies that not only resolve conflicts but also strengthen relationships and build a culture of trust and belonging.

Training Highlights:

• Developing a Restorative Mindset: Understand what a restorative approach means for leadership and school culture.
• Analyzing Current Practices: Utilize a consequence flowchart to evaluate and refine the use of consequences versus restorative approaches on your campus.
• Understanding the Social Discipline Window: Learn how to balance high support and high control for different situations.
• Mastering the F.O.R.M. Framework: Implement a structured protocol for addressing conflict and building resolution.
• Repair Circles and Repair Meetings: Explore two core restorative strategies for addressing harm and rebuilding relationships.
• Creating a Culture of Accountability: Build a school-wide approach that transforms disciplinary issues into learning opportunities for both students and staff.