Process for State Presidents TCBI Course Offerings/

to use a TCBI Trainer Strategic Drivers

1 WAIT! WE NEED TRAINING
TCBI volunteer trainers will be able to facilitate training
that provides local-level leaders and members with Training Capacity
Local units need training:* the skills and resources necessary to achieve local unit
• Local unit(s) can benefit from PTA training in:
leadership, membership, financial viability, organiza-
goals. Workshop materials provided to the TCBI volun- Building Initiative
teer trainer by National PTA will focus on the five driv-
tional effectiveness, or diversity.
ers found in the 2007–2010 PTA strategic plan:
• Existing units may need help or skill enhancement in:
leadership, membership, financial viability, organizational • Leadership
effectiveness, or diversity. • Membership
• A statewide initiative is undertaken and local units need
to be trained.
• Diversity A State and National Partnership for Training
• Organizational Effectiveness
2 PROCEED CAREFULLY • Financial Viability
The state president recognizes the need for training based on:

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• A need for training has become apparent through inter-
action with or recommendations from local units, councils, The purpose of the Training
districts or regions.
• Local units make a direct request for training. Training Capacity Capacity Building Initiative (TCBI)
• The state president then contacts the appropriate/regional Building Initiative volunteer trainers is to provide an
TCBI trainer 2–6 weeks before the training (Using a pre-made
Module), or 6–12 weeks if the TCBI trainer is expected to PTA Training Department additional resource to a state’s
create a training from scratch, and delegates the training 541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 1300
task to them.
Chicago, IL 60611-3396 training options at various levels of
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the PTA. As new trainers are
The TCBI trainer assesses the training details:
• The TCBI trainer then completes the Training Needs brought in every year, and trainers
Analysis Form online at www.pta.org/tcbi Once submitted,
copies are immediately sent to the state president and PTA. from previous years become more
• If the Training Needs Analysis Form indicates training is
needed: The TCBI trainer goes to the unit, conducts train- involved in PTA, TCBI will help
ing, and submits evaluation forms for further assessment,
coaching, and feedback. states build a renewing pool of
• If the Training Needs Analysis Form indicates training may
not be needed, a discussion will ensue on how to solve the (800) 307-4PTA (4782) future leaders for district, regional,
presenting issue between the State President, TCBI trainer, info@pta.org ✲ www.pta.org
and PTA Training Department. With the ultimate decision on or state-level positions.
a course of action resting with the State President.

* Other training groups may include councils, districts, regions

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TCBI Success Stories • • • • • • 10 Helpful Tips for Utilizing

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TCBI Trainers in Your State
1. Ask trainers to present TCBI courses at regional
“The Training Capacity Building “As a veteran presenter, TCBI or state conferences to grassroots members.
Initiative (TCBI) has truly been helped me improve my pres- 2. Engage TCBI trainers to be partners in a more
a positive experience and has entation skills, as well as teach comprehensive and effective PTA by engaging
helped me acquire the skills me valuable preparation tech-
grassroots members.
necessary to assist local PTA niques. The knowledge and
units reach many of their goals. It has prov tools gained through my TCBI train
ing has 3. Send trainers to your newly formed PTA’s
id-
ed me the opportunity to increase my invo
lve- made me a mor e confiden t pres ente r. and help get them up to speed quickly on becom-
ment and promote greater awareness abou I esta blish es a net- ing an effective unit.
the additional services that PTA has to offer
t •••• More importa
work of trained
ntly,
pres
TCB
ente rs thro ugh out the
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4. Send trainers to existing PTA’s that need a shot
I encourage state presidents to take adva is equi pped with the best
ntage country. Each in the arm or some inspiration.
of and further promote the professional and arm ed with wor ksho ps
devel- presentation skills
topics. 5. Make sure TCBI trainers are utilized often and
opment resources that trainers can prov
ide. developed around relevant issues and
It is my belief that through the active supp State Presiden ts now hav e a uniq ue opp ortu- don’t have to travel more than two hours from
ort
of our state presidents for TCBI, we will or districts home, so they can be more available.
indeed nity to send to local units, councils
continue to mentor and inspire our futur who hav e the kno wled ge and
e TCBI graduate s 6. Upon fulfilling their training commitment, encour-
PTA leaders.” will deliver qua lity wor ksho ps!” age TCBI trainer to continue to be an active mem-
–Mercedes Sandovol, State Presiden
New Mexico
t Elect, •••• –Betsy Landers, PTA National Secr
etary- ber of PTA by seeking greater leadership roles.
Treasurer 7. Seek new grassroots PTA volunteers for next
years TCBI class, and send back this years train-
ers, to build an ever increasing cadre of educated,
skilled PTA trainers in your state.
“Maryland PTA recognized
8. Create a consistent PTA message within your
that training is one of the •••• state by utilizing the National Training Library
foundational supports for Map of TCBI Trainers 2007 and TCBI trainer(s) to stay abreast of core
building effective and relevant PTA content and relevant issues.
local PTAs to serve their 9. Stay updated on TCBI National Training Library
parents, stude nts, teachers and community. updates, to offer new and updated trainings to the
Maryland PTA also recognized the initiative as PTA’s of your state in Leadership, Membership,
an opportuni ty to prov ide additional training
Diversity, Financial Viability, and Organizational
support for local PTAs that may not otherwise
state or county wide Effectiveness.
take advantag e of the
training even ts. TCBI is also a tool for building 10. Give TCBI trainers 2–6 weeks notice before
capacity as it enco urag es local PTA members the training (Using a pre-made Module), or 6–12
to become poten tial leade rs at the Council or weeks if the TCBI trainer is expected to create a
Participating States Highlighted In Yellow
State PTA level s.” training from scratch.
Directors,
–Sam Macer, Marlyland PTA Board of
Parent Involvement Chair

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