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Employment at the IIRP
As part of our succession planning, the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Graduate School is seeking a director to coordinate its activities throughout Canada. The ideal candidate will have prior administrative experience in education (or similar field) and a deep commitment to the IIRP mission to improve civil society around the world. IIRP Canada provides professional development, coaching, special events and implementation support to schools, communities and other institutions throughout Canada. IIRP Canada supports and pursues the mission, strategic vision and goals of the IIRP Graduate School as a whole. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume or CV, in PDF format, to directorsearch@iirp.edu by May 15, 2019. No phone calls please.
Upcoming Conferences
IIRP Europe Conference
May 15-17, 2019
Kortrijk, Belgium
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IIRP Summer Symposium
July 8-10, 2019
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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IIRP World Conference
October 21-23, 2019
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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Upcoming Basic Restorative Practices Events (4 days)
Learn skills you can use immediately to strengthen relationships and respond to conflict in your classroom, community or organization:
- May 7-10, 2019 in Saskatoon, SK
Learn more about Basic Restorative Practices.
The Restorative Journey
IIRP Canada Podcast Series
Episode 1
School Board Wide Implementation
Larry Hope
Larry Hope, Director of Education for the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, is a visionary leader in a progressive school board in Ontario, Canada. In this episode, Larry talks with host Kevin Cutler, IIRP Canada instructor, about his own restorative journey and the implementation board-wide of Restorative Practice in two school boards in the province of Ontario. Larry shares valuable insights regarding creating a shared vision, effective implementation strategies, dealing with potential barriers to system-wide implementation and the positive benefits that were realized over time through persistence, communication and strategic alignment. This 20-minute podcast is an essential listen for leaders and practitioners looking to implement restorative Practice in their organization.
IIRP Canada launches resources for Indigenous and French-speaking communities
The International Institute for Restorative Practices Canada (IIRP Canada) is pleased to welcome two new members to the team, Gayle Desmeules, who will serve as the Regional Representative for Western Canada, and Peggy Barrette, who joins the team as a bilingual trainer and consultant providing learning opportunities in French as well as in English. [Read more…]
IIRP Canada engage une facilitatrice bilingue, offre la formation en français et en anglais
C’est avec plaisir que l’Institut international pour les pratiques réparatrices Canada (IIRP) souhaite la bienvenue à Mme Peggy Barrette, qui se joint à l’équipe en tant que formatrice et consultante bilingue. [Read more…]