Agency Review

Community of Practice

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE?

A Community of Practice (CoP) is a community of people who share a common interest in a certain area.  The community provides its members who may come from different backgrounds with an opportunity to exchange knowledge, skills, experiences and information.  Through these interactions, members in the community give and receive support and advice in person and virtually. 


Tempe Community Council’s CoP brings together nonprofit partners, City of Tempe staff and community volunteers in conversation about human services priority populations and practice. 

UPCOMING SESSIONS & TRAINING

Join us in the conversation, share your experience and knowledge, exchange, explore, collaborate, and learn from others working to address the various issues and populations being served daily.  The 2025 summer schedule is now posted.  Register for discussion meetings and training opportunities.    

Training workshops are offered as part of the series of Community of Practice sessions for each of our six target populations.   

More Info on Training Opportunities

Currently there are no training opportunities scheduled.  Check back periodically for any new postings.  Trainings previously held and may be rescheduled include:  

  • Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) Certification/Training – Provided by Peer Solutions, this workshop is for anyone working with youth, families, schools and communities.  For questions on the training contact Jenesis at 602.225.0942.
  • Music Therapy – Provided by Octave Healing,  this workshop will provide training on healing through the use of music and instruments.
  • Strengthening Families:  Protective Factors Framework – Provided by City of Tempe’s, Education, Career, and Family Services, this training will utilize the Strengthening Families curriculum that helps those who work with families teach parents about the five Strengthening Families™  Protective Factors and how to build them in their family.  Two sessions are offered that can be attended as stand alone or together.  All five factors are covered over the two sessions offered. 
  • Safety 101 for Nonprofits – Provided  by Sharon Shindel of Safety for Nonprofits who will share information on increasing awareness of safety and health issues faced by nonprofit organizations and how to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.       

Community of Practice Sessions

Register to attend any of these CoP opportunities for the upcoming year – check back periodically for new opportunities being posted:

2025 Sessions & Training Ops  Date Time Location  
Children, Youth & Families May 30 9:00-11:00 am Tempe History Museum
809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe		 REGISTER
Sexual & Domestic Violence Survivors June 20 10:00 am-Noon Tempe Community Council
34 E. 7th Street, Tempe		 REGISTER
Volunteer & Community Human Services June 24 9:00-11:00 am Tempe Community Council
34 E. 7th Street, Tempe		 REGISTER
Older Adults June 25 3:00-4:30 pm Tempe Community Council
34 E. 7th Street, Tempe		 REGISTER
Homeless Individuals & Families June 27 9:00-11:00 am Tempe History Museum
809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe		 REGISTER
Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) Certification & Training June 27 11:00 am-4:00 pm Tempe History Museum
809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe		 REGISTER
Individuals w/Disabilities July 18 9:00-11:00 am Tempe History Museum
809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe		 REGISTER
Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) Certification & Training July 18 11:00 am-4:00 pm Tempe History Museum
809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe		 REGISTER

Any accommodation requests are kindly asked to be submitted at least one week in advance.  

Questions?   Kim Van Nimwegen, Community Impact Manager
Email > or call 480.858.2303