Implementation Guide
Implementation Guide
A School Improvement Guide for Climate, Safety, Attendance, and Student Engagement
Coming Soon
The Restorative Practices Council (RPC) is building a School Improvement Guide for Climate, Safety, Attendance, and Student Engagement
Aligned with the ND School Renewal Guide and MTSS, for TSI, CSI, Title I, and ND FIRST Schools.
Grounded in research, community expertise, and North Dakota’s educational context, the guide will provide practical tools, frameworks, and resources to help schools plan, implement, and sustain restorative practices.
Who Will Benefit
- School Principals
- School Improvement Teams
- District Leaders
- NDREA Coaching Liaisons
- TSI, CSI, Title I, and ND FIRST Schools
- Any school interested in strengthening school culture through restorative practices
What to Expect
The guide will focus on four interconnected implementation areas:
- Assessment
- Capacity Building
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Monitoring
These activities work together continuously to support successful and sustainable implementation.
About the Guide
Convened and stewarded by Consensus Council on behalf of the North Dakota Restorative Practices Council, this guide reflects best practices informed by research, practitioner expertise, and community knowledge. Initial recommendations will continue to be refined through pilot implementation efforts across North Dakota.
Full Implementation Guide Launching Soon
For updates and resources, please visit this page regularly or contact the North Dakota Restorative Practices Council.
Supporting implementation
The North Dakota Restorative Practices Council is committed to helping schools move from planning to practice. In addition to the Implementation Guide, we are developing resources, partnerships, and coordination efforts to support successful implementation across North Dakota.
Resources
Practical tools for schools and restorative practices practitioners
We develop and share tools, frameworks, and guidance that support the implementation of restorative practices. Resources are designed to help schools strengthen relationships, build community, and sustain restorative approaches over time.
School Partnerships
Support for assessment and implementation planning
We partner with schools to assess readiness, identify opportunities for growth, and support the development of implementation plans for restorative practices. Through collaboration, we help schools strengthen school culture and create supportive learning environments.
System Coordination
Aligning restorative practices with school improvement efforts
We support the development of restorative practices teams that connect directly to school improvement initiatives and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks. This alignment helps ensure consistent, sustainable implementation across schools and districts.