This meeting explored Conversational Circles, a proactive strategy to build strong connections among students and staff and fostering safe, supportive, and positive school culture.
The meeting objectives:
- Introduce the collective care framework to promote school wellness.
- Discuss restorative practices to foster a safe, supportive, and positive school culture that can be applied by school teams.
- Share back to school resources that promote effective collaboration between students, staff and community partners.
Presenters:
- Paula Alcázar, School Behavioral Health Coordinator, Carlos Rosaria International Public Charter School
- Monique Leopold, MEd., EdS, School Behavioral Health Coordinator, Hyde-Addison Elementary School, Co-facilitator of Trauma-informed Practices in Schools Practice Group
- Ronald LaFleur, MSW, LICSW, Co-coordinator of Project AWARE, DC Department of Behavioral Health
- Danielle Palmer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, George Mason University, Co-facilitator of Trauma-informed Practices in Schools Practice Group
- Simone Sawyer, MSPH, GWU, Youth-Adult Partnerships Workgroup
- Charneta Scott, Ph.D., Program Manager, DC Department of Behavioral Health