Restorative Justice in Schools - Enrolling for June/July
Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators
Method: Online course
Duration: 4 weeks
Cost: $495
Graduate application: Not required
Credits: See note below
What is restorative justice?
As it applies to schools, restorative justice is a powerful approach to discipline that focuses on repairing harm through inclusive processes that engage all stakeholders. Implemented well, restorative justice shifts the focus of discipline from punishment to learning.
Learn how to bring restorative justice to your school
Attend this course to gain a richer understanding of how to use restorative justice practices in your school. Students will be provided reading material and video lectures and meet once a week online to develop strategies to use restorative justice practices to help students succeed.
Weekly topics will include:
- Defining restorative justice
- Restorative justice in action
- Practices and discipline
- Creating lasting change
A note on course credit
This course is not being offered for credit on its own. However, individuals who successfully complete both course offerings listed below and then enroll in one of the master’s programs indicated may also be eligible for up to three hours of awarded credit toward their degree.
Creighton University will issue a 1098-T by January 31 for all learners enrolled in courses for credit. As part of that process, you may be asked to provide your Social Security number.
Complete both courses:
- Restorative Justice in Schools
- All Learning is Social Emotional Learning
Enroll in one of these programs:
Meet your course instructor
Restorative Justice in Schools is led by Rebecca Stichler. Stichler is a leader and special educator who has spent time with diverse learners in both urban and suburban school districts in the Omaha metro area. Stichler is passionate about ensuring all students are treated with dignity and integrity and immersed in rigorous learning opportunities. In addition, she facilitates inclusivity, universal design for learning, and promotes a positive school culture; while encouraging restorative justice practices. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, cooking, running and watching just about any sport."
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice, by Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein
The Restorative Practices Handbook for Teachers, Disciplinarians and Administrators, by Bob Costello, Joshua Wachtel, and Ted Wachtel
Order your materials at the Creighton bookstore and get free standard shipping. Visit creighton.bncollege.com, call 402.280.2796 or email SM8335@bncollege.com.
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Questions?
If you have questions please fill out our Contact Us form or call 402.280.4076. We can also provide assistance with group registration or work with you to develop a customized course for a team.