The Tribes TLC program is a fantastic way to encourage students to build learning communities where they are safe, cared for, and respected. For more information go to www.tribes.com.
In Tribes, classroom "rules" -- long lists imposed by the teacher -- are replaced by classroom "agreements" -- four short ideas that everyone in the class can live with: attentive listening, respect, appreciation, and the right to pass and participate.
However, it's not enough to just list these agreements: stud