Circle 1: Building Community; June 23, 24, 25 and 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $330

Circle is a communication process for building and maintaining relationships, based in many Indigenous values. In this four-day introductory session, participants will explore relationship, building rapport and seeing the whole human in self and others. They will discuss who they are as people, their own values in relationship with other people, and look again at how they can honor others whom they touch in their lives. Participants will practice keeping community building circles with each other.

Circle 1: People of Color Affinity, Building Community; June 23, 24, 25 and 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $330

This circle is specifically for participants who identify as People of Color (POC), facilitated by POC keepers. The circle will offer opportunities for participants to celebrate culture, connection, and collaboration in an affinity space. Participants will explore the dynamics of the circle process and ways that the process provides space for brave and equitable discussions and community building. Participants will practice keeping community building circles with each other. Individuals who do not identify as BIPOC but embrace restorative practices in pursuit of equity may also participate.

Circle 2: Exploring the Unseen Aspects of Circle Keeping While Enhancing Your Intuitive Abilities; June 23, 24, 25 and 26, 9 a.m.¬–4 p.m. Fee: $330

Keeping a Circle can be organized and clear, until it’s not. We will explore the power of our own Intuition. How can we hold the rim of the Circle, so that all can explore what their heart calls to them in that moment? Join Circle Keepers to explore the unseen aspects of Circle Keeping: Intuition, Emotionality, Synchronicity, Spirituality, Quantum Physics, Morphogenic Fields, the Effect of Silence, Power of Story Telling and completely Trusting the Process. Participants will experience what Quantum Physics teaches us about the connections and entrainment of a group, that calls for following the energy of the Circle, rather than expectations of the Keeper. Participants should have at least one 4-day Training and some Circle Keeping experience.

Circle, Equity and History; June 23, 24, 25, and 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $330

Equity is more than addressing current disparities. It is also about addressing past harms – historical, systemic, and individual. In circle, participants will build their capacity toward building more equitable schools, including acknowledging past historical harms. They will explore their own comfort and personal understanding of their power and privilege regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, special educational needs, and intersectionality. Participants will explore how to talk about race in circle with peers, community members and students.

Restorative Chats; June 23, 24, and 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $250

In this introductory session, participants will explore their own mindset and biases for working with adults and students. They will reflect on how they listen and how they share who they are as people with their students. They will discuss what restorative language is and isn’t, including identifying deficit thinking and harmful language. Participants will practice restorative chats, which are quick, in-the-moment, guided conversations to help resolve problems early. They will share ideas on how to teach the restorative questions to students.

Circle to Repair Relationships; June 23, 24 and 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $250

The circle process supports the community’s work to be in “right relationship” with each other and can be used to repair relationships, address hiccups and disruption, and harm, especially when the harm may require several sessions or ongoing support. Participants will learn processes for the pre-meeting, the repair of harm circle and the celebration/follow-up circle. They will identify ways to use circle with a class and when a circle needs to meet multiple times to support all affected parties. They will discuss the obligations of both participants and the school when harm happens and identify systemic barriers to the process, centering race in all steps and stages. Basic circle training and experience in keeping circle is required.

Whole School RP Design—Building; June 23, 24, and 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $250

Implementation of restorative practices is a journey of discovery. Using the outline of the circle process—meeting, getting acquainted, building understanding and trust, addressing issues, and creating a plan—participants will explore their first and next steps in bringing restorative practices as a “way of being” to the school staff and building, and connecting it to equity and other district initiatives.

Circle to Teach—Elementary; June 23 and 24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $165

This circle training will focus on teaching the circle process to elementary students and on using the process to build a caring classroom community, teaching academic subjects, and providing both high support and high expectations for students. Participants will explore using circle with subjects such as reading, mathematics, writing, and art projects. Participants will also explore how to use circle to address students’ needs to talk about current events. RP circle training or experience is expected. Both virtual and in-person circle practices will be addressed.

Circle to Teach—Secondary; June 25 and 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $165

This circle training will focus on teaching the circle process to middle and high school scholars and on using the process to build community, respond to classroom needs and teach academic subjects, such as world languages, mathematics, history, writing or current events. Participants will explore how to provide both high support and high expectations for all students. RP circle training or experience is expected. Both virtual and in-person circle practices will be addressed.

Restorative Practices with Complex Students; June 25 and 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $165

Designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to implement Restorative Practices (RP) effectively with complex learners, including students with neurodiverse needs, complex communication needs, and emotional or behavioral challenges. Participants will explore how RP principles—such as relationship-building, community accountability, and harm repair—can be adapted to support students who may struggle with traditional social and behavioral expectations. Participants will leave with concrete tools and strategies to create more responsive, supportive, and equitable learning spaces that honor the unique strengths and challenges of all students.

Circle and Fun; June 23 and 24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fee: $165

Teaching and using the circle process with either adults or young people can be a source of joy. Join with other circle keepers to share ways of bringing fun, games, and laughter into the circle space. Physical engagement, art activities and games can all be used to help participants of any age to connect to one another, learn about each other and build the relationships that serve learning, in and out of circle.

Circle Keepers as Sex Educators?; June 23 and 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $165

Human sexuality is a lifelong journey shaped by personal experiences, cultural narratives, and institutional frameworks. As educators, we often navigate this complex landscape with discomfort, avoidance, and shame. This workshop offers participants an opportunity to reflect on their own attitudes, beliefs, and emotions about human sexuality, rather than serving as a training on how to teach sex education in a circle.
By focusing on the educator, this experience will help participants engage in conversations about sexuality with greater confidence, awareness, and emotional clarity as they arise in life. Prior experience with circle practice is recommended, as this workshop builds on foundational circle-keeping skills.

Circle Keepers as Sex Educators?; June 25 and 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $165

Human sexuality is a lifelong journey shaped by personal experiences, cultural narratives, and institutional frameworks. As educators, we often navigate this complex landscape with discomfort, avoidance, and shame. This workshop offers participants an opportunity to reflect on their own attitudes, beliefs, and emotions about human sexuality, rather than serving as a training on how to teach sex education in a circle.
By focusing on the educator, this experience will help participants engage in conversations about sexuality with greater confidence, awareness, and emotional clarity as they arise in life. Prior experience with circle practice is recommended, as this workshop builds on foundational circle-keeping skills.

Trauma Informed Restorative Practices, June 23 and 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $165

Participants will share their understanding of trauma and toxic stress, and how this impacts behavior. Strategies and steps, including circle and repairing harm, that schools and individuals can take towards creating an inclusive trauma-informed learning environment will be discussed.

Coaching for Restorative Practices Leads and Coaches, June 23 and 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $165

The training is offered to those who are leading restorative practices in their organizations. Join other restorative practices leads, coaches, and coordinators as you discuss your experiences, challenges and successes. Participants will gain coaching knowledge, leading from a restorative lens, working with staff versus students, and community building outside of circle.