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Alliance Conference 2021

Common Ground: Finding Unity and Renewal through our Core PrinciplesThis year’s virtual conference will offer opportunities for regeneration, colleagueship, and inspiration for everyone working in the unique field of Public Waldorf Education

Pacific Time Zone:
Friday: January 15th

3:00-4:15: Opening/Keynote I with Liz Beaven
4:30-5:30: Discussion Groups on Keynote I
5:30-6:00: Closing

Saturday: January 16th

8:00-9:15: Keynote II with Jeff Lough and Hellene Brodsky
9:30-10:30: Discussion Groups on Keynote II
10:45-12:15: Workshop Session A
12:15-1:30: Break
1:30-2:45: Keynote III with Betty Staley
3:00-4:00: Discussion Groups on Keynote III
4:00-5:00: Salon

Sunday: January 17th

8:00-9:30: Workshop Session B
9:45-11:00: Keynote IV with Karina Haedo
11:15-12:15: Discussion Groups on Keynote IV
12:15-1:00: Closing
1:30-3:00: Town Hall

Four Keynote Lectures will address our seven Core Principles and discuss their importance for school development and their relevance in meeting the urgent needs of our time.

Discussion Groups to allow us to collaboratively explore the keynote themes, address questions, and examine relevance for our varied settings.

Workshops in five areas: Inner Development and Observation; Arts and Crafts; Movement; Identity, Diversity, and Inclusion and; Therapeutic Approaches. You will be able to attend two workshops. Each workshop will include zoom time and time off screens.

Networking and Connecting in open space Zoom gatherings. Connect with old friends, discuss shared joys and challenges, meet new friends.

3:00pm PST

Public Waldorf education is founded on a coherent image of the developing human being. Public Waldorf Schools foster a culture of healthy relationships. (Core Principles 1 and 4) ZoomLiz Beaven

4:30pm PST

Keynote I Discussion Groups Zoom

5:30pm PST

Night One Closing ZoomLiz Beaven

8:00am PST

An understanding of child development guides all aspects of the educational program, to the greatest extent possible within established legal mandates. (Core Principle 2) ZoomHellene Brodsky • Jeff Lough

9:30am PST

Keynote II Discussion Groups Zoom

10:45am PST

Chalkboard Drawing Through the Grades ZoomMariel Duffy Creating Gender Inclusive Schools ZoomJoel Baum Creativity and Courage: Nurturing the Inner Voice ZoomKatherine G. Lehman Culturally Relevant Science and Social Studies ZoomMary Goral Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - It's more than a Committee ZoomDelana Hill • Corey Jackson Form Drawing ZoomMonica Alexandra Harnessing Waldorf to Dismantle Institutional Racism: the challenge, the opportunity & the urgency ZoomIda Oberman I and You are We! ZoomMiyong Schoen Immersive Experiences into Music, Creativity and Movement ZoomMonika Sutherland Learning to Observe, Removing the Barriers to Understanding Through Finding Common Ground ZoomRobyn Brown Lessening the Effects of Screentime in Children ZoomAlice Stamm Mindfulness Activities for the Art Class and Classroom ZoomJeff Tunkey Moving Towards Resilience Through Classroom Activities ZoomKris Boshell Restoring Inner Calm through Art and Contemplation ZoomMarguerite Ramlow • Mary Ruud Seasonal Worldly Crafting in the Early Childhood ZoomJessie Forst Singing Games for Early Childhood through 3rd Grade ZoomAnna Elise Rainville Special Education in our Schools ZoomJeff Lough Stories from the Classroom ZoomLiz Beaven • Betty Staley Supporting Children in Classrooms and at Home: Having Fun while Building Learning Efficiency ZoomConnie Helms When the Whole World Goes Online: Teaching Students How to Use Tech Ethically, Safely, and Productively ZoomDiana Graber Wood & Wool: Kumihimo ZoomJennifer & Rick Tan

12:15pm PST

Lunch Break Social ZoomJennifer Militzer-Kopperl • Pamela Fenner • Mercurius

1:30pm PST

School leadership is conducted through shared responsibilities within established legal structures. Public Waldorf schools cultivate a love of lifelong learning and self-knowledge. (Core Principles 6 and 7) ZoomBetty Staley

3:00pm PST

Keynote III Discussion Groups Zoom

4:00pm PST

Sip & Chat Time Community Meeting ZoomKarina Haedo

8:00am PST

Chalkboard Drawing Through the Grades ZoomMariel Duffy Creating Gender Inclusive Schools ZoomJoel Baum Creativity and Courage: Nurturing the Inner Voice ZoomKatherine G. Lehman Culturally Relevant Science and Social Studies ZoomMary Goral Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - It's more than a Committee ZoomDelana Hill • Corey Jackson Form Drawing ZoomMonica Alexandra Harnessing Waldorf to Dismantle Institutional Racism: the challenge, the opportunity & the urgency ZoomIda Oberman I and You are We! ZoomMiyong Schoen Immersive Experiences into Music, Creativity and Movement ZoomMonika Sutherland Learning to Observe, Removing the Barriers to Understanding Through Finding Common Ground ZoomRobyn Brown Lessening the Effects of Screentime in Children ZoomAlice Stamm Mindfulness Activities for the Art Class and Classroom ZoomJeff Tunkey Moving Towards Resilience Through Classroom Activities ZoomKris Boshell Restoring Inner Calm through Art and Contemplation ZoomMarguerite Ramlow • Mary Ruud Seasonal Worldly Crafting in the Early Childhood ZoomJessie Forst Singing Games for Early Childhood through 3rd Grade ZoomAnna Elise Rainville Special Education in our Schools ZoomJeff Lough Stories from the Classroom ZoomBetty Staley • Liz Beaven Supporting Children in Classrooms and at Home: Having Fun while Building Learning Efficiency ZoomConnie Helms The Healing Effects of Handwork ZoomElizabeth Seward The Plant Within ZoomRubina Martini When the Whole World Goes Online: Teaching Students How to Use Tech Ethically, Safely, and Productively ZoomDiana Graber

9:45am PST

Public Waldorf education exists to serve both the individual and society. Public Waldorf Schools work to increase diversity and access to all sectors of society. (Core Principles 3 and 5) ZoomKarina Haedo

11:15am PST

Keynote IV Discussion Groups Zoom

12:15pm PST

Conference Closing ZoomKarina Haedo • Liz Beaven

1:30pm PST

Town Hall: Is there a "Waldorf perspective" on world events? ZoomHellene Brodsky • Betty Staley • Rainbow Rosenbloom • Liz Beaven