LAIRP

Where this came from

One school in South Los Angeles. The highest suspension rate in the district.

In 2013 Carlos Alvarez chose to sit with the students most often removed, rather than doubling down on discipline. What began as an experiment became a model — refined across thirteen years and three continents.

13 yrs of practice & refinement

What we train
De-escalation
Restorative circles
Adult regulation
Cultural responsiveness
Trainer development

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Website re design - icon quote — Mr. Corey Taylor - Chief Executive Officer · Peter Paul RVA

Mr. Corey Taylor - Chief Executive Officer · Peter Paul RVA

The LAIRP team equipped me with the training and resources to encourage my staff to become practitioners as well. Including the science behind Right Brain Restorative Practices gives us a glimpse into how its impact is truly felt. Their confidence in delivery and knowledge of current practice is exactly what the educational and societal landscapes need.

Dr. Anabella Martinez - Director · Marymount Barranquilla

We needed support with practical strategies to accomplish the vision of change we had identified. The LAIRP team goes the extra mile to understand your community. Their practical approach conveys optimism and enthusiasm to leaders, staff and teachers — inspiring confidence in what may seem like a daunting task: a mind-shift change in a school's approach to student behavior.

Mr. Elias Pappas - Director · Odyssey Charter Schools

We had varying levels of proficiency with restorative practices, so we needed a tiered approach to professional development. With their tiered training and manual, we have implemented community circles in all classes K–12, appropriate to their school levels. From our experience they are the best in the business.

Ms. Cecilia Sandoval - Assistant Principal · Aspire Schools

The training gave us not only strategies but the confidence to sustain restorative practices as a school-wide culture. Carlos and his team bring a level of expertise that is both practical and inspiring, making it easy for educators to connect with the material and put it into practice.