Name: Creating Community: Restorative Practices in the Art Classroom
Start: 2025-02-14T10:10:00-0600
End: 2025-02-14T11:00:00-0600

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST

Room C104

Explore how restorative practices can transform your visual arts classroom into a vibrant, inclusive community. This session highlights strategies for fostering belonging, collaboration, and empathy while promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) skills through art. Learn how restorative approaches go beyond discipline to create meaningful connections and empower students to express themselves authentically. Leave with practical tools and ideas to cultivate a positive, supportive environment that enhances creativity and strengthens classroom relationships.

Speakers

Gerry James

Fine Arts Division Chair/Administrator, Lyons Township High School District 204

Gerry James currently serves as the Fine Arts Division Chair at Lyons Township High School District 204 (LT) in LaGrange, IL. In his third year at LT, he oversees certified teaching staff in the LT World Language, Music, and Art departments. Gerry has served as a department chair... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Room C104

Fine Arts

Lake County Institute Day 2025 Grade 6-12/K-12 Fine Arts/ K-12 Librarians

Gerry James

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