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Education Committee
- improving understanding of the alternative philosophy among Lady Evelyn parents
- facilitating participation of all parents
- and working with and supporting our staff in enhancing the alternative program.
- October 2nd
November 13(Cancelled)- December 11
- January 8
- February 13
- March - no meeting
- April 10
- May 14
- June 12
Committee Chair: Annette Hegel
The committee is focused on enhancing alternative education and community building within the school by:
Contact:
Meeting Schedule 2006 - 2007
All meetings go from 7:30pm to 9pm and are to be held at Lady Evelyn Alternative School
Links
Educational philosophies
Alfie Kohn
http://www.alfiekohn.com/index.html
Kohn is the author of 11 books (The Homework Myth (2006), Unconditional Parenting (2005), Punished by Rewards (1993), etc) and many articles. The web site includes descriptions of Kohn's books and DVDs and the full-text of many of his articles. There are also discussion forums for parents about the issues raised by Kohn in his book Unconditional Parenting.
John Taylor Gatto
http://www.johntaylorgatto.com/index.htm
A former teacher, John Taylor Gatto is now an author dedicated to school reform. His books include Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling (1992), The Exhausted School (1993), and The Underground History Of American Education (2001). Gatto works as a speaker and the web site includes information about his books and films, as well as a discussion forum.
Multi-Age Education
http://www.multiageinfo.com/
Includes an undergraduate thesis and links to other web and print resources.
http://www.alfiekohn.com/index.html
Kohn is the author of 11 books (The Homework Myth (2006), Unconditional Parenting (2005), Punished by Rewards (1993), etc) and many articles. The web site includes descriptions of Kohn's books and DVDs and the full-text of many of his articles. There are also discussion forums for parents about the issues raised by Kohn in his book Unconditional Parenting.
John Taylor Gatto
http://www.johntaylorgatto.com/index.htm
A former teacher, John Taylor Gatto is now an author dedicated to school reform. His books include Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling (1992), The Exhausted School (1993), and The Underground History Of American Education (2001). Gatto works as a speaker and the web site includes information about his books and films, as well as a discussion forum.
Multi-Age Education
http://www.multiageinfo.com/
Includes an undergraduate thesis and links to other web and print resources.
Montessori
Montessori Foundation: International
Montessori Council
http://www.montessori.org
This web site includes articles about the Montessori Method, a directory of schools and links to web sites of suppliers of Montessori materials, as well as information about books and magazines about Montessori.
Montessori: The Interantional Montessori Index
http://www.montessori.edu/
This site has directories of schools and training centers, information about materials and conferences and detailed articles about Dr Maria Montessori and her Method.
Riverside Montessori Pre-School, Ottawa
http://www.riversidemontessori.com/
An example of a Montessori school, located in Ottawa.
http://www.montessori.org
This web site includes articles about the Montessori Method, a directory of schools and links to web sites of suppliers of Montessori materials, as well as information about books and magazines about Montessori.
Montessori: The Interantional Montessori Index
http://www.montessori.edu/
This site has directories of schools and training centers, information about materials and conferences and detailed articles about Dr Maria Montessori and her Method.
Riverside Montessori Pre-School, Ottawa
http://www.riversidemontessori.com/
An example of a Montessori school, located in Ottawa.
Waldorf
Association of Waldorf Schools of North
America (AWSNA)
http://www.awsna.org/
Includes links to Waldorf Schools and explanation of the Waldorf approach to education.
Parsifal Waldorf School, Ottawa
http://www.magma.ca/~parsifal/
An example of a Waldorf school, located in Ottawa.
http://www.awsna.org/
Includes links to Waldorf Schools and explanation of the Waldorf approach to education.
Parsifal Waldorf School, Ottawa
http://www.magma.ca/~parsifal/
An example of a Waldorf school, located in Ottawa.
Democratic schools
A.S. Neill's Summerhill School
http://www.summerhillschool.co.uk/
This is the website for Summerhill School, founded in 1921, "a co-educational boarding school in Suffolk, England, is the original alternative 'free' school". The school follows a democractic model based on a strong sense of community, where classes are optional and all students participate equally with staff in regularly held school meetings. The school's late founder, A.S. Neill, is the author of the book Summerhill: A Radical Approach to Childhood.
http://www.summerhillschool.co.uk/
This is the website for Summerhill School, founded in 1921, "a co-educational boarding school in Suffolk, England, is the original alternative 'free' school". The school follows a democractic model based on a strong sense of community, where classes are optional and all students participate equally with staff in regularly held school meetings. The school's late founder, A.S. Neill, is the author of the book Summerhill: A Radical Approach to Childhood.
Sudbury School Model
Sudbury Valley School, Massachusetts
http://www.sudval.org/
The Sudbury Model is one of democratic participation and student choice.
Links to articles (some pdf), from a Sudbury perspective.
http://www.segolilyschool.org/articles.html
http://www.sudval.org/05_onli_01.html
http://www.sudval.org/
The Sudbury Model is one of democratic participation and student choice.
Links to articles (some pdf), from a Sudbury perspective.
http://www.segolilyschool.org/articles.html
http://www.sudval.org/05_onli_01.html
Sites of other alternative schools
Toronto District School Board's Alternative Schools and Programs
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=122&menuid=490&pageid=379
Alpha Alternative School, Toronto
http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/alpha/
One of the alternative schools that is part of the Toronto District School Board.
Windsor House School
A public school in North Vancouver, Windsor House is "a parent - participation, democratic, academically non-coercive school". All familie s are expected to donate time and money (both on a sliding scale) to the operation of the school.
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=122&menuid=490&pageid=379
Alpha Alternative School, Toronto
http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/alpha/
One of the alternative schools that is part of the Toronto District School Board.
Windsor House School
A public school in North Vancouver, Windsor House is "a parent - participation, democratic, academically non-coercive school". All familie s are expected to donate time and money (both on a sliding scale) to the operation of the school.
Organisations
Coalition of Essential Schools
http://www.essentialschools.org/
A network of schools that subscribe to the CES Common Principles, which include personalized instruction, small schools and classes, democratic policies and practices, and community partnerships.
The Education Revolution: The Alternative Education Resource
Organization (AERO)
http://www.educationrevolution.org/
The Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) is "a non-profit organization founded in 1989 to advance learner-centered approaches to education". There is information about related schools, and books and magazines.
Freedom 2be Natural Learners
http://www.f2be.com/
This web site "hopes to help challenge current perceptions about what education is all about. It suggests that the old systems are no longer relevant to today's technological society and that education should increasingly be about valuing learning, thinking and feeling abilities over the simple acquisition of knowledge". The site includes many articles and links to organisations and schools which share these values.
International Association for Learning Alternatives (IALA)
http://www.learningalternatives.net/
This organisation is interested "in seeing that parents and students have choices of educational programs to meet their needs, interests, learning styles and intelligences". The site has a variety of articles to this end and information about IALA's annual conference.
International Democratic Education Network (IDEN)
http://www.idenetwork.org/
The International Democratic Education Network (IDEN) is a network of schools and individuals that upholds ideals such as respect, equality of children and adults, freedom of choice, and democratic governance.
National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools (USA)
http://www.ncacs.org/
National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools wants to "unite and organize a grassroots movement of learners and learning communities dedicated to participant control, liberation from all forms of oppression, and the pursuit of freedom."
People for Education
http://www.peopleforeducation.com/
A group that describes itself as "working together to support public education in Ontario's English, French and Catholic schools". The group surveys current educational issues in the province and works to support schools and school boards to improve education.
Brains.org
http://brains.org
The website for people involved in the education and parenting of brains of all ages.
http://www.essentialschools.org/
A network of schools that subscribe to the CES Common Principles, which include personalized instruction, small schools and classes, democratic policies and practices, and community partnerships.
The Education Revolution: The Alternative Education Resource
Organization (AERO)
http://www.educationrevolution.org/
The Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) is "a non-profit organization founded in 1989 to advance learner-centered approaches to education". There is information about related schools, and books and magazines.
Freedom 2be Natural Learners
http://www.f2be.com/
This web site "hopes to help challenge current perceptions about what education is all about. It suggests that the old systems are no longer relevant to today's technological society and that education should increasingly be about valuing learning, thinking and feeling abilities over the simple acquisition of knowledge". The site includes many articles and links to organisations and schools which share these values.
International Association for Learning Alternatives (IALA)
http://www.learningalternatives.net/
This organisation is interested "in seeing that parents and students have choices of educational programs to meet their needs, interests, learning styles and intelligences". The site has a variety of articles to this end and information about IALA's annual conference.
International Democratic Education Network (IDEN)
http://www.idenetwork.org/
The International Democratic Education Network (IDEN) is a network of schools and individuals that upholds ideals such as respect, equality of children and adults, freedom of choice, and democratic governance.
National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools (USA)
http://www.ncacs.org/
National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools wants to "unite and organize a grassroots movement of learners and learning communities dedicated to participant control, liberation from all forms of oppression, and the pursuit of freedom."
People for Education
http://www.peopleforeducation.com/
A group that describes itself as "working together to support public education in Ontario's English, French and Catholic schools". The group surveys current educational issues in the province and works to support schools and school boards to improve education.
Brains.org
http://brains.org
The website for people involved in the education and parenting of brains of all ages.
Ottawa resources:
Alternative Schools Advisory Committee
of Ottawa
http://asac-ottawa.org/
Churchill News
http://www.churchillnews.ca/
Includes a very helpful list of links to articles about particular aspects of alternative education (multi-age, assessment, etc) here:
http://www.churchillnews.ca/staticpages/index.php?page=20041015224916351
Grant (out of date)
http://grant.ncf.ca/
Manor Park (OCDSB site)
http://www1.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/mparweb/
Riverview (OCDSB site)
http://www1.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/riveweb/
Summit
http://summit.asac-ottawa.org/
http://asac-ottawa.org/
Churchill News
http://www.churchillnews.ca/
Includes a very helpful list of links to articles about particular aspects of alternative education (multi-age, assessment, etc) here:
http://www.churchillnews.ca/staticpages/index.php?page=20041015224916351
Grant (out of date)
http://grant.ncf.ca/
Manor Park (OCDSB site)
http://www1.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/mparweb/
Riverview (OCDSB site)
http://www1.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/riveweb/
Summit
http://summit.asac-ottawa.org/