Creating a restorative culture that transforms campus climate requires a strategic, whole-school approach focused on community building, meaningful accountability, and repairing relationships. The whole-school, tiered implementation model emphasizes the importance of addressing the entire school community—teachers, students, campus administrators, district leaders, and parents—not just focusing on struggling students. For long-term success, this approach ensures that every aspect of the school ecosystem is aligned, with attention given to all students, staff, and stakeholders to foster a unified and supportive environment.

 

The tiered aspect of this model divides restorative practices and strategies into clearly defined tiers, making implementation more manageable and effective. This structure clarifies the roles of teachers, counselors, and administrators, ensuring that each individual understands their specific responsibilities in the process. By focusing on role definition, the model fosters accountability and teamwork, allowing for seamless integration of restorative practices at every level of the school.

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Training within this model goes beyond presenting information; it engages participants in active reflection, practice, and feedback. Structured training days balance the introduction of new concepts with opportunities to deepen understanding and refine prior learning. A measure of purposeful  redundancy ensures that essential strategies are internalized, while reflection and planning drive sustained growth.

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This comprehensive model recognizes that cultural change begins with behavioral shifts and focuses on building a cohesive community that values accountability and shared purpose. School and district leaders can expect a practical, results-oriented approach that empowers all stakeholders to create a lasting restorative culture, improving outcomes for students and staff alike.