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Model Innovative Practice (MIP) Toolkit

                   

                 

                  Talking Circles Guidelines (pdf) - Rules of the circle, used to hold a good space with participants 

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                  Talking Circle Process (pdf) - All of the elements used for a Talking Circle

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                  Talking Circle Slideshow (ppt) - Presentation introducing participants of the benefits of utilizing Talking Circles

 

                   

                  Talking Circle Live Presentation - Video recorded at Project Surf Camp Conference Morro Bay, CA June 2023

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                   Identifying Homelessness - Video created to demonstrate how Fusion Charter uses Talking Circles to identify homelessness

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                   Fusion Charter YouTube Channel - Training videos and graduation ceremonies

 

                   

                   Introducing Talking Circles to Staff (pdf) - A lesson plan outlining all elements of a Talking Circle


Fusion Charter has developed a model innovative practice toolkit for educators and community partners.  Restorative Practices: The Art and Science of Talking Circles  builds skills to identify Housing Instability and supports Homeless Youth with the "Talking Circles" training video toolkit for school and community members

Fusion was one of twenty districts/charter schools selected by the California Department of Education (CDE) through a competitive grant process to administer a Homeless Innovative Program (HIP) grant for two years (2022-2024). The purpose of the HIP grant is to identify innovative practices implemented and aligned with the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Title 42 of the United States Code, Section 11431 et seq.) to improve the educational stability, access, support, and academic achievement of children and youth experiencing homelessness. HIP grantees are required to provide proven practices and strategies that will support children and youth experiencing homelessness . 

Fusion has developed this video-based toolkit as a resource to share with other educators and agencies across the state our innovative practice that supports students experiencing homelessness. The Talking Circles toolkit will be permanently hosted on our website and promoted via social media and conference presentations. This page will continue to be provided to educators and community partners free of charge upon the conclusion of the grant period. 
 

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