Restorative Practices:
Building an Effective Discipline Toolkit
Please join the Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Training and Consultation team for this IN-PERSON training series.
In this training series, participants will gain a foundational understanding of restorative practices, with a particular focus on the use of community circles to build relationships and foster a sense of belonging. We will explore key concepts such as the Social Discipline Window, the logistics and structure of effective community circles, and the full continuum of restorative practices—from informal conversations to formal restorative conferencing. Additionally, participants will examine how restorative practices align with and enhance a PBIS framework to create a more supportive and inclusive school climate.
Participant Information
Target Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, interventionists & coaches, school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, building principals, other building level administrators, and special education liaisons
Act 48 Hours:
- 5.5 Act 48 hours will be awarded per training for a total of 16.5 hours at the end of the training series
- Participants are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to attend all sessions in the series, partial Act 48 hours offered
Registration Priority: Educators who work for LEAs in the AIU3 region will have priority registration
Registration / Session Information
Fundamentals & Community Circles
This session introduces the core principles of restorative practices and how they align with a PBIS framework to support a positive school climate. Participants will learn the definition and purpose of restorative practices, explore the Social Discipline Window as a foundational concept, and begin to understand how community-building circles serve as an entry point into the restorative continuum.
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: IMS Room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120
Fundamentals & Community Circles Continued
Building on foundational concepts from Day 1, this session takes a closer look at the structure, facilitation, and impact of community circles. Participants will engage in practical strategies for leading effective circles and explore additional restorative practices across the continuum, including affective statements, impromptu conversations, and more formal responses. Emphasis will be placed on how these practices promote connection, accountability, and healing within a PBIS framework.
Date: October 7, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: IMS Room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120
Restorative Conferencing
This session on Restorative Conferencing introduces educators to a structured process for responding to harm through facilitated dialogue focused on impact, accountability, and repair. Participants will learn practical steps for preparing and leading conferences that strengthen relationships, support regulation, and restore community.
Date: November 2, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: IMS Room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120
Contact Information
Registration Questions:
Karen Duncan, Administrative Support
Training Content Questions:
Shanna Bradfield, Training and Consultation Coordinator
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event.