About Your Instructor – Gaye Lang

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Dr. Gaye Lang brings extensive grades K-12 experience, working with students and addressing challenging behaviors using Restorative Practices. Dr. Lang regularly presents to schools, districts, and national audiences on the effective implementation of Restorative Discipline strategies, behavior management, and fostering positive school climates. Her expertise spans all grade levels, providing developmentally appropriate approaches to help educators cultivate meaningful change in students. Dr. Lang is a published author and co-author of several influential books and publications, including Raising the Bar: Measuring Restorative Practices (2019) and Restorative Discipline Practices (Park Place Publications, 2017). She is also the author of Restorative Discipline: Decrease the Need for Traditional Discipline and Increase Instructional Minutes, the comprehensive digital resource handbook you will receive at the seminar. With a strong commitment to Restorative Practices training and coaching, she has positively impacted thousands of educators and students alike.

Join Dr. Lang for this common-sense approach and explore practical, research-based restorative strategies with the power to transform your classroom, school and the lives of your students.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Ms. Lang did an exceptional job facilitating this restorative practices seminar. I learned so much and I appreciate the digital resource handbook she provided us. Can't wait to try this out at school!"
– Allison Jester, Teacher

"Dr. Lang was amazing. I learned so many great things I will actually use in class that will help facilitate better relationships with my students."
– Bryan Winn, Dean of Students

"Dr. Lang was very informative and her presence was that of a tried-and-true educator. She kept engagement high and really showed her knowledge through answering questions and providing feedback to meet our specific concerns."
– Jacob Mannis, Department Chair

"Loved the training. It will be helpful for gaining trust from students and creating strong relationships, and I have great de-escalation techniques I can use in the future."
– Amber Kirby, Teacher

"Dr. Lang was amazing. I learned so much from her and she was so charismatic and enjoyable to learn from."
– Taylor Ebarb, English Teacher

"I appreciated all of the visual scenarios that directly modeled what it would look like to establish mini-circles and restorative circles. It is always good information when it's explained, but the visual aids and the role playing practice really helped solidify my confidence in being able to apply these methods with my own students."
– Katie Ingram, Teacher