Events
Online and in-person events that promote, or are likely of interest to, SDE practitioners.
Nov 24, 2024, 2:00pm — Nov 24, 2024, 3:15pm EST
Dr. Naomi Fisher on why it is time to change our approach to school avoidance and what we can do instead. Register at Eventbrite.Â
Inspire Education Summit: The Pathway to Transformation
Nov 18, 2024, 12:00pm — Nov 25, 2024, 2:00pm GMT
If you could design a new paradigm of education, how would it look?
Deeply Deschooling Group Coaching Program
Oct 5, 2024, 10:00am — Jan 11, 2025, 12:00pm CST
DEEPLY DESCHOOLING is a 4 month group coaching opportunity for committed parents who are seeking to deeply transform the ways they relate to and support their kids learning, autonomy and agency.
Harnessing the Intuitive Energy in Self-Directed Learning & Living: A Healing & Liberation Gathering
Feb 12, 2025, 9:00am — Feb 18, 2025, 5:00pm Atlantic Standard Time
This retreat is for caregivers and educators navigating a self-directed education (SDE) or unschooling life and are seeking support reconnecting to the intuitive energy that guides the self.
Liberated Learners Starter Program
Oct 14, 2024, 7:00pm — Mar 3, 2025, 9:00pm Eastern Standard Time
Since 2013, Liberated Learners has been supporting people to start self-directed learning centers in their own communities. Free Startup Consulting for Founders in FL, AZ, NH, and other ESA States.
Unschool Adventures - Greece & Turkey 2025
Mar 1, 2025, 9:00am — Apr 4, 2025, 6:00pm Eastern European Summer Time
Unschool Adventures is offering another group trip for self-directed teens (ages 14-19), heading to Greece and Turkey in March/April 2025; will depend on number of applicants, so be sure to apply by June 30th.
Facilitation Support 2025
Jan 13, 2025, 3:00pm — Jun 23, 2025, 5:00pm PST
FACILITATION SUPPORT is a 6-month group coaching opportunity for SDE facilitators wanting solid confidence in your role and facilitation, as well as building trusting and authentic relationships with kids and parents.
Past Events
SDE Weekend
Jan 7, 2022, 11:00am — Jan 9, 2022, 4:00pm Eastern
Explore a glimpse of the SDE world during ASDE’s second SDE Weekend!
What Still Matters: A Panel of North Star Alumni Over Age 30
Feb 16, 2022, 8:00pm — Feb 16, 2022, 9:00pm Eastern Time
Several older alumni of North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens gather to share some reflections on their experiences
Education Conversations Book Group: Untigering with Iris Chen
Feb 17, 2022, 6:00pm — Feb 17, 2022, 6:30pm US Central (Austin, Chicago)
Author Iris Chen will be joining the Education Conversations book group virtually at the Westbank Libraries to discuss her book Untigering on February 17th at 6p CST.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Feb 21, 2022, 7:00pm — Feb 21, 2022, 8:00pm EST
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Mar 23, 2022, 9:00am — Mar 23, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Mar 28, 2022, 7:00pm — Mar 28, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Apr 13, 2022, 9:00am — Apr 13, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Apr 18, 2022, 7:00pm — Apr 18, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Clearview Sudbury School Open House
Apr 30, 2022, 1:00pm — Apr 30, 2022, 4:00pm Central
Anyone interested in SDE is welcome to learn about Austin’s Sudbury school, meet staff, and tour our campus on Saturday, 4/30/22 at 1pm.
Conscious Parenting x Restorative Justice
May 1, 2022, 12:00pm — May 1, 2022, 2:30pm Eastern Time
Develop RJ philosophy, practices, & values to shift from oppressive practices to implementing more liberatory parenting practices rooted in freedom, respect, & autonomy!
Leaning into Our Children's Mathematical Thinking
Feb 22, 2022, 4:00pm — May 3, 2022, 6:00pm PT
Decolonizing how we think about & support children’s development of mathematical skills & concepts by leaning into self-directed & culturally responsive learning.
Radical Deschooling Chats
May 14, 2022, 10:00am — May 14, 2022, 10:45am CDT
A monthly free webinar given on the 2nd Saturday every month by Sari Gonzalez & Becka Koritz
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
May 18, 2022, 9:00am — May 18, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
May 23, 2022, 7:00pm — May 23, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Class Dismissed: Free Movie Screening
May 24, 2022, 7:00pm — May 24, 2022, 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a screening of Class Dismissed followed by a discussion of educational alternatives.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Jun 6, 2022, 7:00pm — Jun 6, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Radical Deschooling Chats
Jun 11, 2022, 10:00am — Jun 11, 2022, 10:45am CDT
A monthly free webinar given on the 2nd Saturday every month by Sari Gonzalez & Becka Koritz
Conscious Partnering
Jun 11, 2022, 1:00pm — Jun 11, 2022, 3:00pm Eastern
A two-hour session for parents who are looking for ways to get their partner on board with their conscious parenting journey.
Summer (De)School Learning Lab
Jun 13, 2022, 8:00pm — Jun 13, 2022, 9:30pm Eastern
This learning lab will help parents who want to center joy and rest this summer learn how to adopt a deschool mindset. Join us to decolonize your idea about how children learn, lean into natural learning models, and decenter capitalism in our homes.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Jun 15, 2022, 9:00am — Jun 15, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Agile Learning Facilitator Trainings
Mar 19, 2022, 12:00pm — Jul 8, 2022, 12:00pm
Agile Learning Facilitator trainings are happening around the world in 2022. Check out a full list of dates and locations at our website.
Radical Deschooling Chat
Jul 9, 2022, 10:00am — Jul 9, 2022, 10:46am CST
Free deschooling webinar: Triggers that turn us inside out!
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Jul 18, 2022, 7:00pm — Jul 18, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
ALF Summer Training Intensive & Practicum
Jul 28, 2022, 10:00am — Aug 6, 2022, 4:00pm pst
Agile Learning Facilitators West Coast Training: 3 Day Intensive, 4 day practicum facilitating a day camp for kids, & 2 Days of Reflection
Self-Taught: Free Movie Screening
Aug 17, 2022, 7:00pm — Aug 17, 2022, 9:00pm EDT
Is school not working for your family? Join us for a screening of Self-Taught followed by a discussion of educational alternatives.
TES FEST - Un/Learning Festival
Aug 19, 2022, 6:00pm — Aug 22, 2022, 11:00am Pacific Time
The TES FEST is a multi-generational un/learning festival for re-imagining education.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Aug 22, 2022, 7:00pm — Aug 22, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Aug 31, 2022, 9:00am — Aug 31, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Sep 12, 2022, 7:00pm — Sep 12, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Radical Deschooling Chat: Recognizing and Reframing Our Limiting Beliefs
Sep 17, 2022, 10:00am — Sep 17, 2022, 10:45am CST
A free deschooling webinar given by Sari González and Becka Koritz through zoom.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Sep 21, 2022, 9:00am — Sep 21, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Deschooling Parenting
Sep 27, 2022, 6:30pm — Sep 27, 2022, 8:30pm Eastern
Join us for a monthly discussion group asking questions around deschooling our parenting.
Untigering with Iris Chen
Sep 28, 2022, 7:00pm — Sep 28, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
The Liberated Learners network of centers is hosting a talk with Iris Chen, author of the book Untigering.
Radical Deschooling Chat: When your partner/family isn't on board
Oct 8, 2022, 10:00am — Oct 8, 2022, 10:45am CST
A free deschooling webinar given by Sari González and Becka Koritz through zoom.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Oct 10, 2022, 7:00pm — Oct 10, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
College Admissions for Homeschooled Applicants
Oct 12, 2022, 7:00pm — Oct 12, 2022, 8:00pm EDT
Homeschooling for the first time? Still considering? Perhaps you’re worried college will be harder to get into. It’s not. The homeschooling to college path is well-paved. We’ll help demystify it for you.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Oct 19, 2022, 9:00am — Oct 19, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
The Shift Entrenamiento
Oct 21, 2022, 10:00am — Oct 28, 2022, 4:00pm CST
Un entrenamiento de 7 dÃas para padres & gente que trabaja con niños, enfocado en cambiar de un paradigma de opresión & miedo a uno de equidad & libertad. ¡Descubre el real valor del aprendizaje, comunidad y relaciones equitativas!
Radical Deschooling Chat: I can't stop comparing my kid to other kids!
Nov 12, 2022, 10:00am — Nov 12, 2022, 10:45am CST
A free deschooling webinar given by Sari González and Becka Koritz through zoom.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Nov 16, 2022, 9:00am — Nov 16, 2022, 10:00am EST
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Nov 21, 2022, 7:00pm — Nov 21, 2022, 8:00pm EST
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Dec 5, 2022, 7:00pm — Dec 5, 2022, 8:00pm EST
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Dec 14, 2022, 9:00am — Dec 14, 2022, 10:00am EST
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
Community Presents
Dec 17, 2022, 11:00am — Dec 17, 2022, 3:30pm Eastern
Join us on December 17th, 2022 as some of ASDE’s friends and community members are offering their knowledge and experience as presents to those interested in Self-Directed Education.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Jan 18, 2023, 9:00am — Jan 18, 2023, 10:00am EST
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
The Shift training
Jan 20, 2023, 10:00am — Jan 27, 2023, 4:00pm CST
A 7 day long training for parents, adults supporting youth, facilitators and folks who want to transform how to think about education, parenting & community.
Entrenamiento The Shift
Jan 20, 2023, 10:00am — Jan 27, 2023, 4:00pm CST
Un entrenamiento de 7 dÃas para padres y madres, facilitadores, maestros y gente que quieren transformar cómo piensan acerca de la educación, la crianza y comunidad.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Jan 30, 2023, 7:00pm — Jan 30, 2023, 8:00pm EST
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
School-Related Stress and Anxiety: End the Suffering
Jan 31, 2023, 7:00pm — Jan 31, 2023, 8:00pm EST
Is school an underlying driver for the mental health crisis among young people? Let’s talk about what we can do!
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Feb 15, 2023, 9:00am — Feb 15, 2023, 10:00am EST
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
4 semanas de Inmersión ALC en Explora ALC, México
Jan 30, 2023, 10:00am — Feb 24, 2023, 3:00pm CST
Ofrecemos un programa bilingüe de Inmersión Cultural Ãgil del 30 de enero al 24 de febrero para unschoolers, worldschoolers y homeschoolers fomentando la autonomÃa y la independencia a través de la exploración libre y el aprendizaje autodir
4 week ALC Immersion at Explora ALC, Mexico
Jan 30, 2023, 10:00am — Feb 24, 2023, 3:00pm CST
We offer a bilingual Agile Cultural Immersion Program from Jan 30th – Feb 24th in Mexico for unschooling, worldschooling, homeschooling, and independent learners, fostering autonomy and independence through free exploration and inquiry led learning
Agile Facilitation Intensive
Jan 30, 2023, 9:30am — Feb 24, 2023, 4:00pm CST
A four week Agile Facilitation Intensive where current and future facilitators put agile tools, conscious communication & conflict resolution into practice and boost their space-holding skills.
Intensivo de Facilitación Ãgil
Jan 30, 2023, 9:30am — Feb 24, 2023, 4:00pm CET
Un Intensivo de Facilitación Ãgil de 4 semanas, donde facilitadores activos o aspirantes, ponen en práctica herramientas ágiles, comunicación compasiva, resolución de conflictos y aumentan sus habilidades de contención grupal y de espacio.
Can School Hinder Learning?
Feb 26, 2023, 3:00pm — Feb 26, 2023, 4:00pm EST
Does school’s structure make learning harder for many people?
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Feb 27, 2023, 7:00pm — Feb 27, 2023, 8:00pm EST
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Mar 15, 2023, 9:00am — Mar 15, 2023, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
Unschool Adventures - Patagonia Retreat 2023
Feb 21, 2023, 12:07pm — Mar 23, 2023, 3:07pm Argentina
A month of community, nature, and skill-building for young adults, held in El Chaltén, Patagonia, Feb/Mar 2023.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Mar 27, 2023, 7:00pm — Mar 27, 2023, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Alternative Paths to College
Apr 12, 2023, 7:00pm — Apr 12, 2023, 8:00pm EDT
If you’ve chosen an alternative to high school, is college the logical next step? Whether to apply and more options to consider.
ALC-NYC Adult Learners Winter Cohort
Feb 15, 2023, 7:00pm — Apr 15, 2023, 4:00pm EST
We’re delighted to offer 10 weeks of mostly-online convenings to a small cohort looking to explore and practice with others.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Apr 17, 2023, 7:00pm — Apr 17, 2023, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Apr 26, 2023, 9:00am — Apr 26, 2023, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
May 17, 2023, 9:00am — May 17, 2023, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
May 22, 2023, 7:00pm — May 22, 2023, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
A Self-Directed Education: The Learner Experience
May 24, 2023, 7:00pm — May 24, 2023, 8:00pm EDT
Hear from the young people living a self-directed life! Led by Learners, a panel discussing their educational experiences.
A Self-Directed Education: The Learner Experience (rescheduled)
May 31, 2023, 7:00pm — May 31, 2023, 8:00pm EDT
Hear from the young people living a self-directed life! Led by Learners, a panel discussing their educational experiences.
The Shift Deschooling Intensive in Puerto Rico
May 25, 2023, 10:00am — Jun 1, 2023, 4:00pm DST
Come join us in May in Puerto Rico in collaboration with My Reflection Matters for The Shift: a 7 day long Deschooling Intensive for parents, adults supporting youth and folks who want to transform how to think about education, parenting & community.
Ask Me Anything with ASDE Organizers
Jun 10, 2023, 3:00pm — Jun 10, 2023, 4:30pm EST
Join ASDE Organizers Bria Bloom, Domari Dickinson, Daveed Jacobo, and Alexander Khost for an AMA event.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Jun 14, 2023, 9:00am — Jun 14, 2023, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
"School's not working for us, now what?" Online Event
Jul 22, 2023, 1:00pm — Jul 22, 2023, 2:30pm Eastern
This event is geared towards folks who are considering not sending their kids to school in the fall, or who need support in the decision.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Jul 24, 2023, 7:00pm — Jul 24, 2023, 8:00pm EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education.
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar with Joel Hammon
Jul 24, 2023, 7:00pm — Jul 24, 2023, 8:00pm Eastern
For those who love working with young people, but dislike teaching in school. There IS a better way, and it might be the right way for you to become the positive force for youth you’ve wanted to be.
2023 Northeast Unschooling Conference
Aug 3, 2023, 12:00pm — Aug 6, 2023, 12:00pm Eastern
Held in person at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, USA from Tuesday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6. Our conference focuses on queer and trans liberation, racial justice, and inclusion for all members of our community.
EUDEC 2023 Bulgaria
Aug 1, 2023, 4:00pm — Aug 7, 2023, 4:00pm UTC+03
For the first time this year, the European Democratic Education Conference will be held in Bulgaria between the 1st and the 7th of August!
Intro to Liberated Learners Webinar
Aug 16, 2023, 9:00am — Aug 16, 2023, 10:00am EDT
Learn how to re-imagine education and create the kind of learning environment that supports Self-Directed Education
Desescolarización a lo profundo
Jun 10, 2023, 10:00am — Aug 19, 2023, 12:00am CST
Una oportunidad de coaching grupal para un número limitado de mamás/papás comprometid@s al proceso de desescolarización, y que buscan apoyo para navegar sus miedos y creencias oxidadas para transformar profundamente la relación con sus hij@s.
Class Dismissed: Free Movie Screening
Aug 22, 2023, 7:00pm — Aug 22, 2023, 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a screening of Class Dismissed followed by a discussion of educational alternatives.
FREE WEBINAR: Not Back to School--Navigating Doubts in Unschooling
Sep 9, 2023, 1:00am — Sep 9, 2023, 11:00pm CT
Whether you are new to unschooling or been at it for years, you are looking for ways to navigate the skepticism and doubt that can come up and can use some perspectives on how to find more ease during this time: this webinar is for you!
Teens, Unschooling + Climate Crisis
Sep 13, 2023, 4:00pm — Sep 13, 2023, 5:00pm EST
This open discussion is for TEENS and their parents and caregivers. Teens may choose not to occupy the space and join the conversation, and may want to just come and listen.
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
Sep 18, 2023, 7:00pm — Sep 18, 2023, 8:00pm EDT
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
Class Dismissed: Free Movie Screening
Sep 30, 2023, 8:00am — Sep 30, 2023, 10:00am PDT
Is school not working for your family? Join us for a screening of Class Dismissed followed by a discussion of educational alternatives.
College Admissions for Homeschooled Applicants
Oct 16, 2023, 7:00pm — Oct 16, 2023, 8:00pm EDT
Homeschooling for the first time? Still considering? Perhaps you’re worried college will be harder to get into. It’s not. The homeschooling to college path is well-paved. We’ll help demystify it for you.
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
Oct 18, 2023, 9:00am — Oct 18, 2023, 10:00am EDT
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
The Shift - West Coast US
Feb 18, 2024, 2:03pm — Oct 25, 2023, 2:03pm PT
The Shift is a 7-day long Deschooling Intensive for parents, adults supporting youth, facilitators and folks who want to transform how to think about education, parenting & community.
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
Nov 13, 2023, 7:00pm — Nov 13, 2023, 8:00pm EST
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
Online Open Mic Night!
Nov 17, 2023, 7:00pm — Nov 17, 2023, 9:00pm Pacific
Online Open Mic for unschoolers, homeschoolers and self-directed artists of all kinds to showcase their talents and connect through art, music, and storytelling.
Roots of Resilience: Nurture Schools That Last
Nov 19, 2023, 10:00am — Nov 19, 2023, 11:30am Eastern
Join on Sunday 19th November to learn from the experiences of 3 thought-leaders on community building. We will collect your questions and integrate them into the online session to focus on the biggest challenges. FREE.
Self-Directed Education for Neurodivergent Children
Dec 3, 2023, 2:00pm — Dec 3, 2023, 3:00pm EST
Dr. Naomi Fisher describes how neurodivergent children can use self-directed education to improve their lives
SUVEMAE – PIONEER OF POSSIBILITY (EAST) documentary screening
Dec 10, 2023, 6:30am — Dec 10, 2023, 8:00am UTC
SUVEMAE – PIONEER OF POSSIBILITY is a documentary film produced by QUEST that pushes the boundaries and ignites imaginations about how to transform education to best serve the interests of students and to cultivate our common humanity
SUVEMAE - PIONEER OF POSSIBILITY (WEST) documentary screening
Dec 10, 2023, 5:00pm — Dec 10, 2023, 6:30pm UTC
SUVEMAE – PIONEER OF POSSIBILITY is a documentary film produced by QUEST that pushes the boundaries and ignites imaginations about how to transform education to best serve the interests of students and to cultivate our common humanity
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
Dec 13, 2023, 9:00am — Dec 13, 2023, 10:00am EST
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
Deeply Deschooling: Hands-on deschooling support for unschooling parents
Oct 7, 2023, 10:00am — Dec 16, 2023, 12:00pm CT
DEEPLY DESCHOOLING is a group coaching opportunity for a limited number of parents committed to the deschooling process and who are seeking support in navigating their fears and oxidized beliefs to deeply transform their relationship with their kids.
Winter Creative Jam
Dec 15, 2023, 5:00pm — Dec 17, 2023, 6:00pm Pacific
Three days of collaborative creativity, where youth will co-create a creative experience alongside fellow participants.
Online Open Mic Night!
Jan 5, 2024, 7:00pm — Jan 5, 2024, 9:00pm Pacific
Online Open Mic night hosted by Artist at Heart facilitators. Bring your music, poetry or performance to share.
Weekly Creative Body Doubling
Jan 6, 2024, 11:00am — Jan 6, 2024, 2:00pm Pacific
This is no-cost weekly creative jam; our facilitators and community get together to body double our creative projects and support each other for a few hours each week.
Self-Taught: Free Movie Screening
Jan 13, 2024, 11:00am — Jan 13, 2024, 1:00pm EST
Is school not working for your family? Join us for a screening of Self-Taught: Life Stories from Self-Directed Learners followed by a discussion of educational alternatives.
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
Jan 22, 2024, 7:00pm — Jan 22, 2024, 8:00pm EST
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
Self-Taught: Free Movie Screening
Jan 23, 2024, 7:00pm — Jan 23, 2024, 9:00pm EST
Is school not working for your family? Join us for a screening of Self-Taught followed by a discussion of educational alternatives. (
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
Feb 7, 2024, 9:00am — Feb 7, 2024, 10:00am EST
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
A Self-Directed Education: The Learner Experience
Feb 7, 2024, 7:00pm — Feb 7, 2024, 8:00pm EST
Hear from the young people living a self-directed life! Led by Learners, a panel discussing their educational experiences.
The Shift - California
Feb 18, 2024, 10:00am — Feb 25, 2024, 4:00pm PST
The Shift is a 7-day long Deschooling Intensive for parents, adults supporting youth, facilitators and folks who want to transform how to think about education, parenting & community.
The Unbeaten Path: Gap Years, Travel & a World of Learning
Feb 26, 2024, 7:00pm — Feb 26, 2024, 8:15pm EST
Explore the world of gap years, travel and hear from those who have followed the path of curiosity and adventure.
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
Mar 4, 2024, 7:00pm — Mar 4, 2024, 8:00pm EST
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
Apr 10, 2024, 9:00am — Apr 10, 2024, 10:00am EDT
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
The Shift - North Carolina
Apr 26, 2024, 10:00am — May 3, 2024, 4:00pm EST
The Shift is a 7-day long Deschooling Intensive for parents, adults supporting youth, facilitators and folks who want to transform how to think about education, parenting & community.
Second Generation Members: North Star is Part of the Family
May 9, 2024, 7:00pm — May 9, 2024, 8:00pm EDT
What is the generational impact of self-directed learning? Hear from self-directed learners and their children who have chosen the same path.
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
May 13, 2024, 7:00pm — May 13, 2024, 8:00pm EDT
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
Creating Self-Directed Education Centers
Jun 12, 2024, 9:00am — Jun 12, 2024, 10:00am EDT
A free webinar about how to create a self-directed education center in your community.
Adventure in Alaska: A Trip for Teens
Jun 19, 2024, 8:00am — Jun 27, 2024, 10:00pm Alaska Daylight Time
If you’re a self-directed teen looking to spread your wings, stretch your comfort zone and explore your independence, join us for epic adventures in the eclectic town of Cordova at the edge of the Alaska wilderness!
An ASDE Community Support Call: Parenting for Collective Liberation
Jun 28, 2024, 4:00pm — Jun 28, 2024, 5:00pm Pacific Daylight Time
Join us for a discussion on parenting for collective liberation with panelists Gruff Madrigal, Yolanda Williams and Erin Jantz.
Global Self-Directed Democratic School Conference
Jul 10, 2024, 12:30pm — Jul 14, 2024, 2:00pm Mountain Daylight Time
Bringing together educators, students, and advocates of self-directed democratic schooling from around the world.
2024 Facilitator Training - ALC-NYC
Jul 11, 2024, 9:30am — Jul 19, 2024, 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time
It’s 2024 and we’re hosting another summer training at ALC-NYC! Will you come learn and play with us? We’ll gather in the space July 11th through 19th!
Not back to school - FREE WEBINAR
Aug 10, 2024, 12:00am — Aug 11, 2024, 11:59pm CST
This webinar is for all unschooling parents! It gives you practical ways to navigate doubts that can come up on your unconventional path, and provides important perspectives that help you find more ease during this time of the year and beyond.
Not Back to School Camp – Oregon 2024
Aug 7, 2024, 8:00am — Aug 21, 2024, 8:00am Pacific
An annual camp for unschoolers and homeschoolers, age 13-18, held at Camp Myrtlewood in Oregon.
Northeast Unschooling Conference (NEUC) 2024
Aug 23, 2024, 12:00am — Aug 26, 2024, 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time
At Camp Winadu, in Western MA, enjoy 4 days of unschooling inspiration for the whole family with all-inclusive tickets covering meals, housing, and activities. Join us for empowering talks, workshops, and a vibrant community.
Free to Be Unschooling Conference
Aug 29, 2024, 9:30am — Sep 1, 2024, 8:00pm Mountain Standard Time
The Free to Be Unschooling Conference is a celebration of living and learning outside the box.
Not Back to School Camp - Vermont 2024
Sep 3, 2024, 8:00am — Sep 12, 2024, 8:00pm Eastern Standard Time
An annual camp for unschoolers and homeschoolers, age 13-18, held at Farm & Wilderness Camp in Vermont.
Camp Co-Create hosted by Banana Mountain
Sep 24, 2024, 10:00am — Oct 5, 2024, 2:00pm CET
A residential camp for unschooling families hosted by a democratic learning community – Banana Mountain – at our magical valley in Andalusia, Spain.
College Admissions for Homeschooled Applicants
Oct 7, 2024, 7:00pm — Oct 7, 2024, 8:15pm EDT
Homeschooling for the first time? Still considering? Perhaps you’re worried college will be harder to get into. It’s not. The homeschooling to college path is well-paved. We’ll help demystify it for you.
Facilitation Support Program
Jan 8, 2024, 2:13pm — Oct 20, 2024, 2:14pm CST
Unlock your full potential as a facilitator in our 10 month program so that you can deeply support the autonomy and freedom in the kids you work with!
Re-imagining Education Conference
Oct 24, 2024, 8:00am — Oct 27, 2024, 11:00pm October 24 - 27
Join the 4-day virtual Re-imagining Education Conference to co(i)nspire with nature & re-imagine the future of learning.
Community and Autonomy in School: Meet Sudbury International
Nov 16, 2024, 10:00am — Nov 16, 2024, 12:00pm PST
The time has come to redefine school. Come learn more about the innovative, time-tested, self-governing Sudbury model for students ages 4-18.
World Children's Day
Nov 20, 2024, 12:00am — Nov 20, 2024, 11:59pm UTC
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children.
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