Here are some resources about the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's Alternative Program.
Alternative Education Letter of Understanding
Lady Evelyn School Primer
The Alternative Program at Churchill
Grant: Alternative School Philosophy
The Alternative Program at Riverview
Schools:
Churchill Alternative School
Churchill School Council
Grant Alternative School
Lady Evelyn Alternative School
Lady Evelyn School Council
Riverview Alternative School
Summit Alternative School (grades 7/8)
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Alternative Education Discussion Series: Alternative Education 101
Join us Thursday, January 17th, 2013 from 7 to 8:30pm for the second instalment in the Lady Evelyn Alternative School Council's Alternative Education Discussion Series for 2012/2013.
Alternative Education 101
Whether you are new to the program,
have been around for a while
or are just curious.
The evening will consist of a panel discussion providing perspectives from the entire community: staff, students and parents, along with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.
@ Lady Evelyn Alternative School, 63 Evelyn Ave for map
have been around for a while
or are just curious.
The evening will consist of a panel discussion providing perspectives from the entire community: staff, students and parents, along with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.
The theme for the evening are the distinguishing features of alternative philosophy and practices (and what they look like in practice):
• A co-operative/non-competitive environment
• Innovative approaches to teaching and learning
• A balance between child-directed and child-centered learning
• Classes are purposefully designed as multi-grade groupings
• An integrated curriculum
• Pro-active parent involvement, particularly in developing school philosophy and in helping teachers develop and implement curriculum
• Student self evaluation and anecdotal reporting
• A co-operative/non-competitive environment
• Innovative approaches to teaching and learning
• A balance between child-directed and child-centered learning
• Classes are purposefully designed as multi-grade groupings
• An integrated curriculum
• Pro-active parent involvement, particularly in developing school philosophy and in helping teachers develop and implement curriculum
• Student self evaluation and anecdotal reporting
Child care and refreshments will be provided. Please note, however, that children are more than welcome to attend the panel discussion. If child care is required, please RSVP before Tuesday, January 15th to monique.alexandra@gmail.com
Monday, November 26, 2012
The Varieties of Alternative Education: Background Materials 2
Some more videos...
Sir Ken Robinson on "Alternative Education is Good Education" -- TEDx talk in London
In late 2011, "Robinson presented a video TEDx talk in London, addressing how population growth and technology are fueling huge changes in education, and the imperative to make all schools progressive. He argues that the principles of what’s considered “alternative” education are those that should be applied to mainstream education."
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"Education can no longer be confined to the class room, students need to venture out into the world and learn from their environment. First hand experiences is what shapes us and students can not get that from a book or a test. They can on the other hand gain skills, knowledge, and experience through hands on learning in the "real world". How can we apply this to school and the class room? Eliminate the class room, take the student out in to the world and let them grow through experience and their community."
A new film about Waldorf education and Marin Waldorf School in California.
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An Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Materials
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Why Waldorf?
Thursday, November 22, 2012
The Varieties of Alternative Education: Background Materials 1
What follows are a selection of resources on a range of schooling alternatives for your consideration.
Further posts, with more videos and links to written material, will follow.
Specific suggestions -- of videos, web resources or books -- are welcome and can be sent to Monique.
Alternative Education Discussion Series: The Varieties of Alternative Education
Join us Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 7 to 8:30pm for the first in the Lady Evelyn Alternative School Council's Alternative Education Discussion Series for 2012/2013.
The Varieties of Alternative Education
Democratic schools
Free schools
Unschooling
Self Directed
Intrinsically motivated
Learning communities
Let's talk about the possibilities.
Childcare and refreshments will be provided
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Alternative Education Discussion Series 2012/2013
Thursday, November 29th, 2012:
The Varieties of Alternative Education
What does "alternative education" mean? What are the alternatives, not just here but elsewhere? A combination of video clips, experts and open discussion.
Thursday, January 17th, 2013:
Alternative Education 101
The principles underlying the OCDSB's alternative program Whether you are new to the program,
have been around for a while or are just curious
Thursday, April 25th, 2013: :
No Marks, No Tests:
What is alternative assessment? An expert panel discussion of the possibilities of alternative assessment
All events from 7 to 8:30pm
Childcare and refreshments provided
@ Lady Evelyn Alternative School
63 Evelyn Ave
more information councilchairs@ladyevelyn.ca
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Alternative Program Review: Update and Discussion
Lady Evelyn Alternative School Council
Education Committee
Alternative Program Review
Update and Discussion
Thursday, September 24th,
7 to 8:30pm
3rd floor @ Lady Evelyn
63 Evelyn Ave, Ottawa ON
Join us for this important update of the school board's ongoing review of the alternative program.
Without widespread parental support and involvement, it is unlikely that the alternative program will continue to exist. If the program is shut down, the alternative schools will not be able to continue as they are. On a practical level, the catchment area will become smaller and busing will be impacted. On a more profound level, the non-competitive, sympathetic, multi-age, community-oriented atmosphere will change. If the program is saved, it is very likely that its delivery and locations will change. "Weak" alternative schools may close and those that remain may be asked to develop independent philosophies and provide accountability structures. Parental involvement and support will be key for this to work.
We encourage students to attend (and participate) in the evening's discussion, as the review has the potential to impact them most of all. As such, we will not be providing childcare.
Snacks, however, will be provided.
Background
The school board regularly conducts reviews of its’ various programs. A program review of alternative education began at the end of June. A final report will be produced by the end of January.
The school board's description of the process can be found at
http://www.ocdsb.ca/au_hi_program-reviews_EAPR.asp
The Alternative Schools Advisory Committee (ASAC, representing all alternative schools in the board and comprised primarily of alternative school parents) has a number of concerns regarding the review. The time that has been given to conduct the review is short. Although the steering committee has a diverse membership, they have no power to produce a report or even make recommendations. The review's objectives are fairly negative. And consultation is somewhat limited.
See also:
Alternative Schools Advisory Committee program review page
http://www.facebook.com/l/334cc;programreview.asac-ottawa.org/
On Facebook: Alternative Schools in Ottawa: More Choices
For further infomation:
email: education-chair@ladyevelyn.ca
Education Committee
Alternative Program Review
Update and Discussion
Thursday, September 24th,
7 to 8:30pm
3rd floor @ Lady Evelyn
63 Evelyn Ave, Ottawa ON
Join us for this important update of the school board's ongoing review of the alternative program.
Without widespread parental support and involvement, it is unlikely that the alternative program will continue to exist. If the program is shut down, the alternative schools will not be able to continue as they are. On a practical level, the catchment area will become smaller and busing will be impacted. On a more profound level, the non-competitive, sympathetic, multi-age, community-oriented atmosphere will change. If the program is saved, it is very likely that its delivery and locations will change. "Weak" alternative schools may close and those that remain may be asked to develop independent philosophies and provide accountability structures. Parental involvement and support will be key for this to work.
We encourage students to attend (and participate) in the evening's discussion, as the review has the potential to impact them most of all. As such, we will not be providing childcare.
Snacks, however, will be provided.
Background
The school board regularly conducts reviews of its’ various programs. A program review of alternative education began at the end of June. A final report will be produced by the end of January.
The school board's description of the process can be found at
http://www.ocdsb.ca/au_hi_
The Alternative Schools Advisory Committee (ASAC, representing all alternative schools in the board and comprised primarily of alternative school parents) has a number of concerns regarding the review. The time that has been given to conduct the review is short. Although the steering committee has a diverse membership, they have no power to produce a report or even make recommendations. The review's objectives are fairly negative. And consultation is somewhat limited.
See also:
Alternative Schools Advisory Committee program review page
http://www.facebook.com/l/
On Facebook: Alternative Schools in Ottawa: More Choices
For further infomation:
email: education-chair@ladyevelyn.ca
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
...and now for something completely different
Leo Tolstoy
Aside from his literary achievements (Anna Karenina and War and Peace among others), Tolstoy was also a harsh critic of the education system in his native Russia. His criticism was not only appropriate for other parts of the world during the 1800's when he was alive, but is also appropriate for today's problems in education. He started and ran a radical village-school for peasants on his Yasnaya Polyana property from 1860 to 1863. The school was aptly named "Yasnaya Polyana." From the back cover of Tolstoy on Education: "Tolstoy allowed his pupils to come and go as they pleased, and insisted that teachers, too, should be free to teach what and at whatever length they wished." Aside from Tolstoy on Education (translated by Leo Weiner), other good books concerning his views on education are Tolstoy As Teacher: Leo Tolstoy's Writings on Education by Tolstoy and Robert Blaisdell, and Tolstoy as a Schoolmaster by Ernest Howard Crosby.
http://www.ltolstoy.com
http://www.skoletorget.no/abb/eng/plumstone/plum_yasn.html
Aside from his literary achievements (Anna Karenina and War and Peace among others), Tolstoy was also a harsh critic of the education system in his native Russia. His criticism was not only appropriate for other parts of the world during the 1800's when he was alive, but is also appropriate for today's problems in education. He started and ran a radical village-school for peasants on his Yasnaya Polyana property from 1860 to 1863. The school was aptly named "Yasnaya Polyana." From the back cover of Tolstoy on Education: "Tolstoy allowed his pupils to come and go as they pleased, and insisted that teachers, too, should be free to teach what and at whatever length they wished." Aside from Tolstoy on Education (translated by Leo Weiner), other good books concerning his views on education are Tolstoy As Teacher: Leo Tolstoy's Writings on Education by Tolstoy and Robert Blaisdell, and Tolstoy as a Schoolmaster by Ernest Howard Crosby.
http://www.ltolstoy.com
http://www.skoletorget.no/abb/eng/plumstone/plum_yasn.html
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