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RSD17 to provide restorative-practices training after state mandate; district contracts trainer

Regional School District 17 Curriculum Subcommittee · September 9, 2025
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Summary

Curriculum coordinators said state legislation requires restorative-practices professional learning aligned to RSD17's School Climate Policy; the district has contracted trainer Andy Dousis and administrators received an overview in August.

Curriculum Coordinators Heather Rigatti and Jennifer Beermuender told the subcommittee that "State legislation mandates that all schools have restorative practices professional learning to align with the new School Climate Policy." The district has contracted with trainer Andy Dousis to provide training for stakeholders this school year.

Administrators received an overview of the restorative-practices training in August during the Summer Admin Retreat, and the coordinators said the trainer will work with staff across grade levels and roles. The presentation framed restorative practice as a required component tied to the district's school climate work.