This collection of resources bridges Restorative Practices with proven approaches like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), trauma-informed education, and culturally responsive teaching. Grounded in research and real-world application, these resources highlight how relational approaches can be strengthened through neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and equity-focused frameworks. Whether you are deepening your restorative lens or seeking alignment with broader mental health and educational strategies, this collection offers powerful insights for creating inclusive, relational environments.
School Mental Health Ontario
Santé mentale en milieu scolaire Ontario- Understanding Trauma-Informed Education – Edutopia
- Becoming a Trauma-Informed Restorative Educator – Practical Skills to Change Culture and Behaviour – Joe Brummer and Margaret Thornsborne
- Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators – The Neurosequential Model – Dr. Bruce Perry
- Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students – Zaretta Hammond
- How to be More Empathetic – and What Empathic Really Means – Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Network
- Restorative Practices and Social-Emotional Learning Alignment – CASEL in collaboration with the IIRP
- Insights & evidence: The intersection of developmental relationships, equitable environments, and SEL – Search Institute
- "We shake hands at the door": How a focus on relationships is driving improvement in Chula Vista – West End
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