If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity and download the TOT Application Packet, click here!

2012 TOT SCHEDULE:

JUNE 18-22, 2012 – AUSTIN, TEXAS
Hosted by Brentwood Elementary School
Austin Independent School District
Austin Application Deadline: May 20, 2012 

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

Dates coming soon! 

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College Readiness: Learning Collaboratively

Article by: Ben Johnson

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/college-readiness-collaborative-learning-ben-johnson

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“Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future”

40th Anniversary Celebration of Tribes TLC!

July 9-12, 2012

Where you ask? The place where it all began many years ago… Northern California!

Join us as we Honor the Past and Embrace the Future in the Heart of the Sonoma Wine Country.

Click here for all the details!

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1. Attn: Tribes Trainers!

In the 24 years I have been in education, I have not come across a curriculum, process or framework that takes into consideration the “Whole Child Development” and then puts it into a training process that actually has educators experience Tribes Learning Communities.

Tribes starts at the beginning of all basic human needs by building an environment where all feel safe, valued and a have a sense of belonging. From there the Tribes TLC® Process builds in expected behaviors and then bridges over into best practices for teaching and learning.

Once the Tribes Process is implemented and developed, a school can train in and implement the PBIS/RtI framework to give deeper meaning to Tribes by going beyond the Universal practices into interventions for the students who need them both academically and behaviorally.

In summary, Tribes is a process that implements research based best practices for “Whole Child Development”; PBIS/RtI is the framework that drills deeper into making a school’s system, practices and data collection more effective.

Submitted by Christine Kleiman, CESA 7 Safe and Healthy Schools Director, Certified Tribes Trainer, PBIS External Coach, SWIS trainer.

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To Trust the Process…

Ten smiling students all standing in a line,

The Ministry of Education said, “Test them!” then there were nine.

Nine smiling students found teachers would not negotiate

One shouted “I have a voice too!” then there were eight.

Eight smiling students wanted school to be close to heaven

But when someone bullied them, they were left with seven.

Seven smiling students spoke up, even hits the bricks

One wearied of no change, then there were six.

Six smiling students tried verbal linguistic lessons to survive.

One was bodily kinesthetic, now there were five.

Five smiling students wished their learning styles addressed more.

Teachers said, ”That’s how I learned!” and we were down to four.

Four once eager students, discouraged as can be

Demanded to use technology… and then there were three.

Three lonely students, my rhyme is almost done

Just wanting more connection were soon down to one.

One Lambton Kent teacher, encouraged her superintendent true,

Brought Tribes to the board and then there were two.

Two earnest LK teachers, each talked to one more,

Extolled the value of Tribes Learning Communities and then there were four.

Four sincere LK teachers worked on introducing Tribes strategies late,

Listening, mutual respect, appreciation brought the number up to eight.

Eight dedicated Tribes trainers now, quite a decent team

Fought for all new teachers to learn this process and we soon had sixteen.

Sixteen earnest teachers, doubled six times more

Kids learned, listened and grew and schools filled to one thousand sixty-four.

The morale of this story is the Tribes process works for you

Don’t sit back and complain but learn what you can do!

Kids need caring teachers, safe places, Jeanne Gibbs’ philosophy

The Tribes process made my school a place where kids wanted to be.

Tribes for me has made my teaching life complete

Wish all kids could experience the chance to learn and grow like wheat!

by Shirley Sewell

Tribes Coordinator

Lambton Kent District School Board

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Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities blends the fields of group process and cooperative learning; prevention and resiliency; learning theory and school change into a comprehensive, meaningful whole. This readable, useable, wonderful book is not just a set of activities to build community.

Jeanne and her colleagues incorporate the latest research on teaching and learning. They illustrate specifically how the Tribes process applies to a variety of school and organizational needs. Most importantly, they help the reader to feel hopeful and proud to be working and learning together with children and with each other.

Copyright 2006 – 1st Edition

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Then…. the time might be right for you to consider hosting a Tribes Training of Trainers during the summer of 2011!

CenterSource would like to identify TOT locations and dates in order to send out an announcement to our entire listserve before the holidays. If you are interested in hosting a TOT, we would need a bit of your time to help with some communication and logistics.

We would need –

• a core group of 15 or so people from your area. We could then fill in with folks from other areas.

• a room large enough for 36 people (up to 34 participants and 2 CenterSource Staff Trainers). The room will need to be large enough to move chairs around into community circle and various groupings, including 5 tribes. If you do not have a training room, we could use a large library, gym, cafeteria, or multi-purpose room. A classroom is usually too small for the TOT. Carpet is nice to dampen sound, but not necessary. It is best not to have tables for participants, but just chairs that can be moved into various configurations. We prefer to use a training room without a fee, of course, in order to help keep the registration fee at a reasonable cost.

• a projection screen, power strip, 2 easels, chart paper, and possibly other audiovisual equipment. The CenterSource Staff Trainers bring their own data projectors and computers. We ship all books, materials, markers, and training supplies.

• a reference to a reasonably-priced caterer, who CenterSource will work with and pay directly.

• a reference to a reasonably-priced hotel for out-of-town folks. We try to negotiate a good room rate, but participants make and pay for their own reservations.

CenterSource will –

• send out and collect all registrations, which are reviewed by our screening committee.

• send out an announcement on our listserve and provide a flyer to you if you would like to forward it to people in your district.

• have a discounted early-bird registration by March 30 as an incentive for people to register early. If the numbers are too low about a month or two before the TOT (i.e., if CenterSource cannot meet costs), then we would have to cancel, and people would have to switch to another TOT location.

If you are interested in hosting a TOT, we will need to hear from you by December 1st. Please let us know prior to that time if you need more information in order to consider this possibility. Below you can download the applicant criteria and TOT objectives, as well as an article on developing leaders. We look forward to working with your leadership team to help intensify and sustain the use of the Tribes process over many years!

Warm Regards,

Carol Rankin, Program Development
Email: carol@tribes.com

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Final TOT Location this year:

Honolulu, Hawaii: September 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 2010

The registration deadline is September 1st!

The purpose of the Tribes Training of District Trainers (TOT) is to train experienced teachers and administrators who have used the Tribes Learning Community process in their classrooms or administrative positions for at least one school calendar year, to train other teachers and administrators within their school districts.

Upon completion of the TOT, participants will:

• Be confident of their abilities to effectively facilitate the Tribes TLC® Basic training plan
• Understand how to handle difficult issues and situations that may arise within their school communities
• Have assessed their skills as trainers in order to commit to specific goals for professional development
• Have developed a plan to gain support and cooperation for the immediate and extended use of Tribes in their district
• Understand their on-going relationship with CenterSource Systems, LLC.

Pre-Requisites:

• Successfully complete a Tribes TLC® Basic or Middle School Training, and provide a copy of your certificate to CenterSource Systems
• Implement the Tribes process in your classroom or school for at least one school calendar year
• Have the support and a letter of recommendation from the District/School Administration
• Provide a letter of recommendation from a Certified Tribes Trainer, supporting you to become a Tribes trainer
• Hold a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university and a credential for teaching, administration, counseling or other education-related field
• Have the confidence, skills, background, knowledge and dedication to be a Certified Tribes Trainer for your school and district and for CenterSource Systems.

Registration fee:
The Registration fee is $1275.00 USD, which includes books, training binders, materials, articles, research information, instruction by CSS staff trainers and daily lunches.  Participants are responsible for personal travel expenses, accommodations and any items not listed herein. Payment must be in U.S. Dollars and accompany all applications.

Complete this form to receive the TOT APPLICATION PACKET and more information about HOW YOU can become a Certified District Tribes Trainer.

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http://www2.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2010/03/03082010.html

DEADLINE is May 12, 2010.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund will support the development of path-breaking new ideas, the validation of approaches that have demonstrated promise, and the scale-up of the nation’s most successful and proven education innovations. The fund is part of the historic $5 billion investment in school reform in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

“Many of our generation’s greatest breakthroughs occur when people are willing to invest in small scale projects with big scale potential,” said Duncan. “We need to identify these pockets of promise in the education community and give them the resources they need to grow.”

Individual school districts or groups of districts can apply for the i3 grants, and entrepreneurial nonprofits can join with school districts or a consortium of schools to submit applications. To qualify for the competitive grants, applicants will need to address one of the four areas that are driving the Obama administration’s school reform agenda: supporting effective teachers and principals; improving the use of data to accelerate student achievement; complementing the implementation of standards and assessments that prepare students for success in college and careers; and turning around persistently low-performing schools.

Applicants will receive a competitive preference if their project addresses one or more of the following priorities: improving outcomes for young children; expanding students’ access to college and preparing them for success in college; addressing the unique needs of students with disabilities and of limited English proficient students; and serving schools in rural areas.

In the i3 program evidence is a formal eligibility requirement. Three tiers of evidence will determine possible award amounts. Contact CenterSource to obtain supportive evidence on the effectiveness of Tribes TLC and background information for your grant proposal.

An i3 applicant must secure at least a 20% private match, but this match does not have to be secured until after the grant is awarded. The Foundation Registry i3, a consortium of 12 large foundations, simplifies the process for organizations seeking matching foundation funds. Registering your i3 proposal on the Foundation Registry i3 makes it accessible and viewable to participating member foundations.

Let us help you with your grant application!

Every school should be a model home, a complete community
actively developing future compassionate citizens capable of creating,
leading and contributing to the kind of democratic communities
in which we all long to live.
THE TIME IS NOW!
- Jeanne Gibbs

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Tribes TLC 2-day High School TOT for Trainers
Engaging All by Creating High School Learning Communities

US AND CANADA LOCATIONS!

Houston, Texas

Dates:  Fri-Sat, July 16-17

Registration Deadline: June 15, 2010

Location: South Shore Harbour Resort, League City, TX

(just after the Tribes Summer Institute)

Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Dates:  Sat-Sun, August 14-15

Registration Deadline: July 14, 2010

Location: York Catholic District School Board, Aurora, Ontario

(just after the Basic TOT)

Purpose

The purpose of the 2-day High School TOT is to prepare Certified Tribes Trainers to be able to effectively facilitate the new 24-hour high school training plan, Engaging All by Creating High School Learning Communities.

The full 24-hour Engaging All course provides the research-based principles and strategies that are essential to prepare today’s students for an entirely different era – The Era of Learning. Participants will explore the most promising strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement – that of building the capacity of school personnel – “the insiders” – to function as a collegial learning community. Educators will understand why and how this research-based developmental process can transform the culture, structures and pedagogy of the whole high school system.

Objectives

The High School TOT will help Certified Tribes TLC^® Trainers to:

• Experience and learn the new framework, concepts and paradigm shifts contained in this advanced level training plan
• Be confident of their ability to effectively conduct the 24-hour Engaging All by Creating High School Learning Communities course
• Recognize why reform of the traditional high school system is critical
• Recognize global trends that must be considered to make high school education meaning­ful, relevant and challenging for 21st century learners
• Consider the developmental characteristics of high school students and ways to tap the characteristics to engage and motivate them for learning
• Consider the importance of personalizing today’s high schools and plan how to do so
• Understand the research-based principles and practices that are imple­mented in the Responsive Education process of Tribes Learning Communities
• Consider the current uses of computer technology in their nations’ schools and in their own high schools
• Learn how to use the collaborative group strategy, Appreciative Inquiry, to achieve posi­tive innovation, planning and action

PD Fee – $250 per participant

Training Plan – $550, which includes 2 binders, training plan, handouts, participant journal, overheads, presentation notes, powerpoint CD, Engaging All book. The training plan can be shared between two trainers.

Download Registration Form

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For Canada Session:

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Contact – CenterSource Systems – 800-810-1701, tribes@tribes.com

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