Trust Level System

"As a Teacher-on-Call (TOC), it is often quite normal to feel as if the class you have been placed in for the day has contrived a different set of rules for the substitute than for the regular classroom teacher. I have often pondered at how to maintain a sense of consistency in classroom expectations when I am subbing. When I first used the Trust Level System (TLS) in a class, I realized that this behavioural management system has the capacity for providing consistency of behavioural expectations. Because the TLS includes an outline of “bottomline” offenses, consequences for each offense, and the tracking of students’ behaviour, a TOC can follow the same procedure as the classroom teacher. When a substitute teacher is in the class, students must be accountable for their behaviour to the same degree as they are with their regular teacher. The absence of a teacher is no longer a “behavioural holiday” for the kids when the TLS is in place."

Shelley Sorensen, Kamloops/Thompson School District

Trust Level System Workshops	Testimonials
The Trust Level System Workshops are designed to familiarize teachers, student teachers, and administration with classroom discipline and management strategies essential to establishing an effective learning and teaching environment.	"As a Teacher-on-Call (TOC), it is often quite normal to feel as if the class you have been placed in for the day has contrived a different set of rules for the substitute than for the regular classroom teacher. I have often pondered at how to maintain a sense of consistency in classroom expectations when I am subbing. When I first used the Trust Level System (TLS) in a class, I realized that this behavioural management system has the capacity for providing consistency of behavioural expectations. Because the TLS includes an outline of “bottomline” offenses, consequences for each offense, and the tracking of students’ behaviour, a TOC can follow the same procedure as the classroom teacher. When a substitute teacher is in the class, students must be accountable for their behaviour to the same degree as they are with their regular teacher. The absence of a teacher is no longer a “behavioural holiday” for the kids when the TLS is in place." Shelley Sorensen, Kamloops/Thompson School District
TLS Introduction Workshop This workshop simultaneously introduces the Trust Level System and identifies topics that make classroom discipline frustrating, but so critical to effective teaching. The imbalance between traditionalist and constructivist discipline techniques are explored, as well as presenting the context for how the TLS complements current classroom discipline strategies. TLS Workshop for Teachers-on-Call Teachers-on-Call are an invaluable part of any school district. Unfortunately, TOCs also encounter a significant amount of management issues that can make their job difficult and frustrating. Learn how the mobility and structure of the Trust Level System can help substitute teachers establish an effective learning environment for the short period they are in the classroom. TLS Workshop for Education Students For more information about this workshop, click here. TLS Implementation Workshop Although the Trust Level System is designed to be flexible and easy-to-use, it is important to discuss how teachers and administration can best implement the method into their existing philosophy of discipline. Participating in the TLS Introduction, TLS for Teachers-on-Call, or TLS for Education Students Workshops and purchase of the Trust Level System Manual is highly recommended. Interested in hosting a Trust Level System Workshop in your community? If so, please contact our office at Staginnus Education Consultants and we will help you find the information you require and arrange a workshop specifically designed to meet your needs.
Upcoming Trust Level System Workshops
TLS Introduction Workshop - Chilliwack, B.C.	January 21, 2009 2:30pm - 5:30pm St. Mary's

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