Welcome to the TABS Workshops page. Please select a workshop from the list below to learn more.
2010 Workshops
Managing Risk
6/23/2010-6/25/2010
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
From alcohol policy, bullying, and campus security to sexual harassment and Internet (mis)use, boarding schools are confronted with ever more complex risks. Join experts in education, law, crisis management and more as well as consult with your boarding school peers to review possible solutions.
2010 Summer Academies
7/18/2010-7/23/2010
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
This annual program has always consisted of two exciting workshops: Admission Academy and the Residential Life Workshop (see below). This year, we're adding two spankin' new programs to this already-popular agenda. If you're new to the boarding school world, make sure you join "This is the Life! Boot Camp". If you're a teacher, you won't want to miss the "New Teacher Institute". For more details, see below.
This Is The Life! Boot Camp
7/18/2010-7/20/2010
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
A brand new general orientation for administrators, teachers, coaches, and staff people new to boarding school.
New Teacher Institute
7/20/2010-7/22/2010
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
A must-attend workshop for the teacher new to boarding school. In conjunction with SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools) we'll discuss culture & politics, examine school missions, review grading systems, and cover myriad case studies. Most popular are our video taped experiential sessions critiqued by staff and peers.
Admission Academy
7/20/2010-7/23/2010
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
A dynamic team of proven admission leaders guides participants through a comprehensive array of issues, offering pragmatic approaches to the challenges faced by those that bring the mission of the school to the general public. Truly a nuts-and-bolts academy, the techniques and methods presented benefit your students and campus community.
Residential Life Academy
7/20/2010-7/23/2010
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The role of the dorm parent has evolved from a mere presence to an influential key figure in the development of a child's life. Effective residential life professionals must be knowledgeable about communication strategies, management, and a variety of contemporary sociological and psychological issues. An exceptional faculty, drawing from years of experience in boarding schools, leads the Residential Life Academy.
2011 Workshops
ResLife Workshop
2/3/2011-2/4/2011
Boca Raton, Florida, USA
This affordable two-day seminar focuses on issues that boarding school deans, dorm faculty and staff members, and other administrators deal with during the winter and spring months. Through a combination of discussions, lectures, and advisee-group sessions participants will gain insights from a seminar faculty comprised of experienced boarding school administrators. Ample time is allowed for participants to raise issues that they are addressing on their campuses.