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In this case, being in lockdown proved an advantage. Twelve teachers from four of our schools (Wellington High. Owhiro Bay, Ridgeway, and Newtown) joined to discuss the ways they are altering their teaching to be more inclusive both online and in the classroom. As we grapple again with online teaching, the kawa of our Google Meet/Zoom classes was on top for many. Lauren (Newtown School) shared this with us:  There was an interesting discussion about agency and how we can encourage our students to be making decisions about their learning. Justine (DP at Newtown School) reminded us that, when we follow the UDL guidelines, there is a progression from accessing information to building resilience to internalizing the processes with the goal being “expert learners who are purposeful and motivated, resourceful and knowledgeable, and strategic and goal-directed.” Students will move up and down the layers depending on the type of learning. 
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 The Conflict Resolution and Restorative Practices session ran last week and was attended by five of our seven schools, and an external agency. Massive thanks to Alice for sharing the ‘peace paths’ inspired initiative within Newtown School. The impact of better resourcing students to manage conflict situations by themselves appears clear. We were all able to learn from the process Alice outlined of student facilitators noticing types of conflicts, role-playing responses, making the process visible to students (classes), being available to support others, and regular circles to share learning and challenges. The workshop slideshow As discussed during the session, there are inconsistencies in teacher restorative capabilities that can be addressed. Some ways to do this include making restorative language visible for teachers and students, having restorative scripts on-hand, having a variety of facilitators available as a best fit for the situation. Best of all is to have experienced the value of restorative practices and how everyone benefits from them when they are done well. If anyone (individual teachers or groups of teachers) would like support with team / school script training, restorative initiatives, restorative facilitation, or running class circles, I am available. Please let me know how I can support you further. Andrew Gordon Across School Lead ECE AND PRIMARY YEAR 0/1 HUI: Examining our transition practices with a culturally responsive lens.8/15/2021
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