Why Restorative Circles?
Restorative circles for teachers provide opportunities for teachers to reflect, heal, and connect with others in a safe space. Using discussion and communication practices of Indigenous peoples and led by trained circle keepers, circles are meaningful for educators’ physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Within circles, everyone is heard and everyone belongs, and the process generates collective wisdom and a sense of community.
Sign up to attend one of our monthly circles below!
December Restorative Circle for Educators
Join us for our monthly Restorative Circle for Educators on Wednesday, December 18th, 5:00 - 7:00pm. We will be located at Jackson Park Field House, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave. Dinner and PD hours are provided!
November Restorative Circle for Educators
Join us for our monthly Restorative Circle for Educators on Wednesday, November 20th, 5:00 - 7:00pm. We will be located at Jackson Park Field House, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave. Dinner and PD hours are provided!
September Restorative Circle for Educators
Join us for our first Restorative Circle for Educators for the new school year on Wednesday, September 25 at 5:00pm. Dinner and PD hours are provided! Location is TBD.
May Restorative Circle
Join us for this school year’s last restorative circle for educators to reflect, connect, and find joy in a safe space. Circles are free, though donations are welcome. Dinner is provided as well as 1.5 PD hours.
April Restorative Circle
Join us for this month’s restorative circle for educators to reflect, connect, and find joy in a safe space. Circles are free, though donations are welcome. Dinner is provided as well as 1.5 PD hours.
March Restorative Circle
Join us for this month’s restorative circle for educators to reflect, connect, and find joy in a safe space. Circles are free, though donations are welcome. Dinner is provided as well as 1.5 PD hours.
February Restorative Circle
Join us for this month’s restorative circle for educators to reflect, connect, and find joy in a safe space. Circles are free, though donations are welcome. Dinner is provided as well as 1.5 PD hours.
January Restorative Circle
Join us for this month’s restorative circle for educators to reflect, connect, and find joy in a safe space. Circles are free, though donations are welcome. Dinner is provided as well as 1.5 PD hours.
December Restorative Circle
Join us for this month’s restorative circle for educators to reflect, connect, and find joy in a safe space. Circles are free, though donations are welcome. Dinner is provided as well as 1.5 PD hours.
November Restorative Circle
Join us for this month’s restorative circle for educators to reflect, connect, and find joy in a safe space. Circles are free, though donations are welcome. Dinner is provided as well as 1.5 PD hours.
October Circle for Educators
Join us for our first Restorative Circle for Educators for the new school year on Thursday, October 12th at 5:30pm. Dinner and PD hours are provided! Location is TBD.
May Circle for Educators
Join us for our May Restorative Circle for Educators on Thursday, May 11th at 5:30pm. Dinner is provided! This is our last monthly circle for the school year and we’ll be focused on Celebration & Creativity.
Asian American History Unit Planning Workshop #2
Our second workshop session will involve collaborative work on our interdisciplinary unit plan on an aspect of Asian American history. We will be concept mapping and planning Stage 1 together.
Asian American History Unit Planning Workshop #1
Our first workshop of the series will include an overview of Asian American History and the TEAACH Act with Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Chicago.
March Circle for Educators
Join us for our March Restorative Circle for Educators on Thursday, March 2nd at 5:30pm. Our circle’s theme is Perseverence. Dinner is provided!
February Circle
Join us for our February Circle for Educators on Thursday, February 2nd from 5:30-7pm at a location in Bridgeport. The circle’s theme will be Curiosity. Dinner will be provided! Sign up below.
January Circle for Educators
Join us on Thursday, January 12th from 5:30pm - 7pm at a location in Bridgeport for our fourth circle session of the year. Dinner will be provided! Sign up below.
Sign Up Here
If interested in joining us for any of our Circles this school year, which will be held on Wednesday evenings, please sign up here. Please feel free to sign up multiple times as your schedule allows. Location and further information will be provided via email before the circle session.
Interested in Leading a Workshop?
If you are a teacher and interested in facilitating a 2-hour workshop during the 2024-25 school year on a topic of expertise, email us at bethechangecollab@gmail.com.