What's Happening in the USA?

Five years after its introduction in the UK, R time is now being rolled out in North America

New partnership

We have recently developed a partnership with M&S Graphic Arts – a Texas based printing and distribution company, which is now the major supplier of R time resources in America. This will enable schools to access the resources quickly and much more cost effectively than when goods were being shipped out from the UK.

American Publications

We now have three R time publications, especially for the American market – North American editions of the R time Main Manual, R time to Stop Bullying and Making the Most of R time.

R time in Texas

R time has been working very closely with the Region 10 Education Service Center and the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). In 2009 three pilot schools were established by Jill Darling the Student Assistance Programs Director at RISD, and R time Consultant, with amazing results. Because of the success R time had in these schools, eight other Elementary Schools were invited to take part in an R time conference. Forty teachers, Principals and Counselors were trained by the R time consultant/trainers, Pete Harvey, Greg Sampson and Jill Darling.

The two day conference in November 2008 was such a huge success, that a further conference took place in November 2009. Over 100 school-based staff took part and a great time was had by all. R time received the best accolade ever, from one of the delegates, who said that she could see how the program would ultimately make a contribution to World Peace!!!
2010 will see some interesting developments in the State of Texas.

Greg and Pete are aiming to make two more visits.
An additional Trainer/ Consultant (Donna Clarke-Love) will join Jill Darling and will work alongside her to deliver more trainings.
Another booklet, Making the Most of R time, will be coming out in May 2010, edited by Jill Darling. This is a step-by-step guide to implementing R time in your school.

For details of everything that’s happening in Texas contact:

Jill Darling: +1-469-593-0800
Jill.Darling@risd.org