Ubuntu Communities is a training, consulting, and media organization based in Ann Arbor, MI, rooted in high quality early childhood and school age education. It operates as the outward facing vehicle of change and creation for the U School and PlaySpot.
Through supportive partnerships with educators, schools, youth and childcare organizations, our aim is to improve relationships, choice-making, and learning outcomes by implementing the Ubuntu Communities Approach™.
Visit our TRAINING CATALOG for more information and details about each of our available trainings.
All of our trainings are approved through MiRegistry. Michigan-based early childhood and school-age educators can earn professional development hours that count towards annual PD licensing requirements, as well as towards the Great Start to Quality improvement process.
Our intention is to work with organizations, schools, and educators to deliver meaningful content. All trainings can be tailored to fit your needs in terms of schedule and target audiences. Contact Ryan Brown at ryan@ubuntucommunities.com if you’d like to learn more!
Ubuntu Communities offers specialized consultation in the following areas:
All training packages can be paired with ongoing consultation check-ins and follow-ups to continually to support organizations and educators on their learning journey. Consultation services can also be tailored to fit your specific needs. Contact Ryan Brown at ryan@ubuntucommunities.com for requests.
Many of our training courses offer written content and additional curriculum materials to further support application of the Ubuntu Communities Approach™ in everyday classroom settings and practices:
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