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Creating a Culture of Belonging Using Restorative Practices: One District’s Journey – March 6, 2025
March 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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The Valley Stream CHSD embarked upon a districtwide approach to restorative practices in the 2023-2024 school year. The Creating a Culture of Belonging workshop will outline the steps employed to bring this critical work to the four district secondary schools. District Director of Restorative Programs, Nakeshia Smith-Farnum, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Jennifer DiMaio, will provide context regarding the initiative, detailing the steps involved, potential pitfalls, and successes of the plans. Additionally, restorative school counselors Janna Brodman and Gina Brick will lead participants in community-building activities that emphasize the role of restorative practices in fostering a culture of belonging in our schools. |
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| Nakeshia Smith Farnum is the Director of Restorative Practices and Community Engagement for the Valley Stream Central High School District. Nakeshia is a certified specialist in restorative justice principles and culturally responsive practices. |
| Dr. Jennifer DiMaio is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in the Valley Stream Central High School District. Dr. DiMaio began as an ESL and Spanish teacher, eventually serving as Department Chairperson and then District Director of Instructional Services. |
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| A Zoom link and a text reminder will be sent to all registrants a few days before the workshop. |
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| This workshop is free to all CAS administrators. CAS is a certified NYSED Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor, and successful participants will earn one (1) hour of CTLE professional development credit applicable toward the hours needed for continuing certification for each session. Upcoming CAS CTLE Workshops are scheduled throughout the school year and communicated through email and the www.casliny.com website. |
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| Creating a Culture of Belonging Using Restorative Practices: One District’s Journey
Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. |
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