An xMinds Event —— Hosted by the xMinds BIPOC Outreach Committee

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Date and Time:  Tuesday, May 16th @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 

Presenter:  Floyd Branch III

Cost: Free

Location:  Online -- Register to receive your Zoom link.  If you don't see a confirmation email immediately after you register, please check your junk folder. You'll also receive an email reminder 24 hours before the event. 

Join us to learn how Restorative Justice is implemented in MCPS, and how it impacts special education students.

As of 2019, a new law in Maryland required restorative justice practices to be included in school systems to minimize school suspensions. At that time, (3) specialists were part of the program. Then the pandemic hit. Today, there are (9) instructors, including Floyd Branch. 

Floyd Branch is a Restorative Justice Instruction Specialist supporting the Walter Johnson, Quince Orchard, John F. Kennedy, Col. Zadok E. Magruder and Montgomery Virtual Academy Clusters.

He is part of the Student Engagement, Behavioral Health and Academics Division; supporting all stakeholders with their equity, restorative disciplinary approaches and well-being initiatives.

He has worked in education for 16 years, and in MCPS since 2015, starting as a special education teacher then resource teacher for special education at Francis Scott Key Middle School. Before coming to MCPS,  he worked in NYC public schools.  

Mr. Branch's presentation will cover:

• the role of restorative justice in schools
  
• a video on bias and disciplinary experiences in public schoools
  
• disciplinary policies and their impact on special ed students which disproportionately impacts students of color 
  
• takeaways for parents and caregivers on how to best advocate for their kids 
  
• a one pager with resources 
  
• access to MCPS canvas page on restorative justice (must be a parent/caregiver of a MCPS student to access)
  

Floyd Branch III

The presentation will be followed by questions and answers from parents. Come and get your questions answered!

**  Spanish Interpretation will be available **

Un Evento de xMinds —— Organizado por el Comité de Divulgación de xMinds BIPOC

Fecha y hora:  Martes, 16 de mayo de 7:00 pm a 8:30 pm

Presentadora:  Floyd Branch III

Costo: Gratis

Ubicación: En Línea: Regístrese para recibir su enlace de Zoom.

Únase a nosotros para conocer cómo se implementa la Justicia Restaurativa en MCPS y cómo afecta a los estudiantes de educación especial.

A partir de 2019, una nueva ley en Maryland requiere que se incluyan prácticas de justicia restaurativa en los sistemas escolares para minimizar las suspensiones escolares. En ese momento, (3) especialistas formaban parte del programa. Entonces llegó la pandemia. Hoy en día, hay (9) instructores, incluido Floyd Branch.

Floyd Branch es un especialista en instrucción de justicia restaurativa que apoya a los clústeres de Walter Johnson, Quince Orchard, John F. Kennedy, Col. Zadok E. Magruder y Montgomery Virtual Academy.

Forma parte de la División de Participación Estudiantil, Salud Conductual y Académica; apoyando a todas las partes interesadas con su equidad, enfoques disciplinarios restaurativos e iniciativas de bienestar.

Ha trabajado en educación durante 16 años y en MCPS desde 2015, comenzando como maestro de educación especial y luego como maestro de recursos para educación especial en Francis Scott Key Middle School. Antes de venir a MCPS, trabajó en escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York.

La presentación del Sr. Branch cubrirá:

La presentación será seguida por preguntas y respuestas de los padres. ¡Ven y resuelve tus dudas!

** Interpretación en Español disponible **