What's the Super-T, anyway?

The Super-T is a 3-week training for trainers. It consists of 4 distinct workshops, each focusing on a different aspect of training, with rest days strategically spaced throughout. The schedule is carefully sequenced for your maximum growth.

If I want to take the Super-T, do I have to take the whole thing?

No, but we highly recommend it! To be a Super-T graduate, you must take all four parts of the training. But you can also take the individual workshops separately, over time. Remember, though, that the Super-T is designed to maximize learning by combining shared experience, workshop content and personal growth in the context of a close-knit learning community. That community really depends on the involvement of all members in all four workshops.

So I can take just one workshop instead of the whole Super-T?

Yes. It is possible to take one or more individual workshops. But you'll miss out on the learning community, and you won't get the price reduction available to participants of the entire Super-T. (Parts 1, 2 and 3 can be taken in any order. But note that you can't take part 4, the Advanced Training of Trainers, without first taking part 1, Training for Social Action Trainers.)

Can I come for part of a workshop?

Because of our experiential approach, it is not possible to come late, leave early, or break in the middle of a workshop. And remember that building skills as a trainer can raise important personal issues; emotions may surface during the trainings.

What's the daily schedule of the workshops?

The schedule varies with each workshop. But they do follow a general pattern. The workshop day usually begins at 8 a.m. with breakfast at the workshop site. The workshop itself begins at 9 a.m. The day ends anywhere from 6 p.m. to midnight, depending on the training design, the energy of the participants and the group's momentum. Throughout the day, there are ample breaks for rest and for meals, which are included in the fee and served on site. For detailed, day-by-day schedule and meal information, see the calendar at a glance.

Where are the workshops held?

The workshops are normally held at University of the Sciences, in West Philadelphia, and at the Training for Change house a few blocks away. All are easily accessible by public transportation.

How do I register?

To register, print out a registration form, fill it in, and mail it to us with your deposit. There are two registration forms. You'll only fill out one, depending on whether you're taking the whole training or just a part. You'll see the registration forms on the right side of the Super-T workshop page.

What do we mean by "social action training"?

We believe that rather than telling people what to do, a trainer or facilitator should create designs which empower participants to see for themselves what to do next. Even when it's necessary to present information, our experience shows it can be done in a way that empowers and connects to the lives of your participants.