Utilizing a Small Group Professional Development Coaching Model with Kiana Longnecker

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On this episode of In Session, we talk to Kiana Longnecker, School Climate and Culture Consultant and Project Prevent (Cohort 2) Grant Program Director about the small group restorative circles coaching program at Oakridge Schools in Muskegon Area Independent School District (MAISD). Longnecker is joined by Rachel VanDyke, teacher at Oakridge Public Schools. This conversation is guided by NCSSLE’s Annie Knowles and Brianna Cunniff.To learn more about Muskegon Area Intermediate School District, read their Grantee Highlight and visit their website.1:05 - Introductions2:13 - About the coaching program4:29 - About participants of the coaching program6:05 - Community building across grade levels7:44 - Impact of classroom walk-throughs10:16 - Creating a Safe Space11:29 - Circle structure and confidentiality13:54 - Session topics and facilitation plan 16:37 - Positive feedback from teachers19:15 - Sustainability plans23:40 - Impact of small-group circles28:40 - How concepts were applied in the classroom30:06 - Initial skepticism and how they addressed it33:22 - Reason they implemented a restorative circle format 37:40 - Oakridge Schools Implementation Successes38:48 - Defining PBIS and CHAMPS43:53 - Closing and Takeaways"In Session" is brought to you by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (www.safesupportivelearning.ed.gov) at the American Institutes for Research (www.air.org). This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. For all questions or feedback, you can email ncssle@air.org . Thanks for listening! Please note, the contents of this podcast do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does it imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education.

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