Constructing a restorative school district collaborative

Abstract

This action research initiative showcases the impact of a collaborative process involving educators who are delivering restorative practice to schools in the second largest school district in California. Three restorative practice action-oriented cycles engage educators in developing leadership capabilities to implement a restorative practice approach in targeted schools. Data shows through collaborative participation, restorative educators and stakeholders transform their ideas into restorative action.

Keywords:

• Collaboration
• restorative practices
• justice
• circles
• education
• school discipline