Tag: questions

How can I talk with parents about their child’s attendance? March 28/23

Listen now to the podcast now on Circle Forum  Talking with parents can be challenging especially when the topic is their child’s absenteeism. Don’t make attendance your first or only contacts with parents! Get to know them and ask questions that are open and curious. Restorative questions don’t judge others and lead to conversations not conclusions. …

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Have you seen my day? How can I ever find the time to use restorative questions? March 21/23

Listen now to the podcast now on Circle Forum  “I am so busy that I don’t have time for this! Besides, how can I use restorative questions during my busy day?” It’s one of the questions we often hear from educators. And schools are very busy places so setting an intention to make some small changes …

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School climate impacts student attendance – Dec. 20/22

Listen now to recent podcasts on Circle Forum  Shelley, Steve and Stan continue part 3 of their discussion about an article published in October 2022 by Dr. Jess Whitley of the University of Ottawa and Dr. Beth Saggers Queensland University of Technology. It’s called“School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as …

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