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Lenore Croudy Family Life Center
1401 E. Court St., Room FLC 1130
Flint, MI 48503
This event is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Mott Community College
1561 Jones Point Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Early Bird Pricing Ends October 2
1561 Jones Point Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Early Bird Pricing Ends February 5, 2027
Description
Even the strongest school and organizational communities will experience conflict, harm, and moments of disconnection. The question is not if those moments will happen, but how we respond when they do.
The foundational work is what prepares us for these moments. The relationships, skills, and structures we build on the proactive side make it possible to respond effectively when things get hard, when harm occurs, or when a community is navigating something challenging together.
This Advanced Restorative Practices experience focuses on strengthening our ability to respond across the community, with both adults and students, in ways that center accountability, support meaningful repair, and reinforce shared values. This work is not about making things softer. It is about helping people understand impact, take responsibility, and move forward in ways that actually strengthen the community.
Because this work does not live in isolated moments, we also focus on what makes it sustainable over time. That includes how decisions are made about when and how to respond, how staff are supported, and how consistency is created across the organization.
Who Should Attend
Systems Leaders
Those in positions to shape structures, priorities, and long-term direction
Implementer Leaders (Trailblazers)
Educators and staff who are actively implementing Restorative Practices and are ready to strengthen their ability to respond to conflict and harm
While individuals are welcome to attend, this experience is most impactful when participants attend as part of a team and are able to apply the learning alongside others from their system.
Bringing a team allows participants to learn alongside one another, reflect on shared experiences, and begin building the alignment necessary for consistent and effective responses across the system.
Goals and Objectives
By the end of the series, participants will:
- Strengthen their understanding of the principles that drive Restorative Practices and how those same principles guide effective responses to conflict, harm, and other critical moments
- Build their ability to make decisions about when and how to respond within their system
- Identify the critical features of effective responsive Restorative Practices
- Learn and begin practicing the skills necessary to facilitate restorative responses
- Begin identifying next steps for creating consistency and alignment in how their school or organization responds
All while experiencing meaningful personal growth through authentic connection, experiential learning, and engagement with others doing this work.
Community of Practice Booster Sessions
Participation in the 3-day Advanced Training Series includes two additional Community of Practice sessions with the AHCC Team.
These sessions are designed to support continued growth and implementation by:
- Providing a continued space to deepen thinking and application around responding to conflict, harm, and other critical moments
- Supporting participants in applying what they have learned within their own settings
- Creating opportunities to learn from the experiences, challenges, and successes of others
- Extending learning through additional content, reflection, and guided support
CEU and CPDU Credits
Professional Development credit hours (CEUs & CPDUs) will be offered for all 3 days of training. There is a small fee associated with receiving CEUs. Ethics and Cultural Competency Credits available.
Structure of the Days
Day 1: Theories
Exploring needs, understanding the advanced practices continuum, impromptu conversations, etc.
Day 2: Practices
Understanding “Little r” and “Big R” (low to high intensity) processes, engaging in pre-conference work, creating a plan, etc.
Day 3: Installation
Determining which restorative process to use when, practicing skills, systems considerations for implementation, etc.
While Restorative Practices are essential for building relationships, community, and connection, they are not designed to address all behavior needs on their own. Students who require additional support benefit from a clear, function-based approach that helps adults understand what is driving behavior and respond effectively. For teams looking to strengthen this part of their system, our Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Planning Training provides the structure and tools to do so.
Additional AHCC Trainings
The last two days have been indescribable in the best way possible. I left today feeling that “I’m gonna change the world” feeling. I feel empowered, hopeful, grateful, honored, and excited to begin this work. I’m ready to see changes in how we interact with kids and be reflective upon my own behavior.
– Taylor Sakinsky
Questions?
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Do you offer refunds if I can't attend?
This live event does not offer refunds for cancellations. However, the tickets can be transferred to another individual for the assigned event date. If you have any further questions or need assistance with the ticket transfer process, please contact us at support@hearncc.com.
What if I can't attend all 3 days?
Participation in all three days is a requirement, especially for your first cohort / Leadership team being trained. Please contact support@hearncc.com with any questions you may have.
Can I train the rest of my staff when I return from this training?
The short answer is, no.
This is not a turnkey training model. Please attend this training with your own personal growth in mind. You will be learning how to apply your new skills to the environments you work in the most. Day 3 of the Advanced Restorative Practices Training (Day 6 of the total series) focuses specifically on the systems and data necessary to effectively support this work and includes time for developing a comprehensive implementation plan to achieve intended outcomes.
If you are interested in a Training of Trainers process to develop internal capacity, please contact support@hearncc.com for more details.
(Click HERE to read an article about some of the challenges of turnkey training.)
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Is free parking available?
Yes, free parking is available.
Please review the school’s parking guidelines before arriving. Following these procedures helps ensure a safe environment for students during drop-off and pick-up while our group is on site. Refer to this map for a visual overview of the parking area.
Turn off Jones Point Road into the Kennicott parking lot. Note: if you are arriving between 7:40-8:10 a.m., school carpool will be in full swing and it will be busy!
After pulling in, turn immediately right, following the white arrows.
Park in any available spot along the white arrows.
Is lunch provided?
While lunch will not be provided as part of the training package, there will be an hour-long lunch that will take place from approximately 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
