Have you found that rewards and punishments are only influencing positive behaviors in the short run at best? Studies show that when educators empower students to own and solve their own problems, positive results are longer lasting. Are you looking for a way to improve classroom climate and culture? Better Than Carrots or Sticks is the on-line book study for you. Educators who use a restorative practices approach to discipline create classrooms that are based on mutual respect and more focused on student achievement.

This course renews annually and is ongoing. You will have one year from the date of your registration to complete this course.

You will need to register for this course through Teacher Study via the external link provided.   You will pay the course fee to them.  The clock hours for this event are sponsored by ESD 112.  When you complete the course, you will receive instructions for claiming your clock hours in pdEnroller.  You will need to upload your certificate of completion when you claim the clock hours.  The fee for this course is $175.  The clock hour fee is an additional fee.  

Purchase and read "Better Than Carrots or Sticks, Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management". by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey.

Write complete answers to all of the questions on the Book Study Handout. The Handout will be provided after registration is complete.

Implement the use of (2) Informal Classroom Circles, Fishbowls and Inside-Outside Circles. The description of these begins on page 92 in the book. then, write a 2-3 page paper in which you reflect on success and challenges in implementing these restorative practices circles within your classroom setting.