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Courses Available on Alternative Ed and Starting a School

Wayne Jennings — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:10:56 +0000

The Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) is providing courses on how to start an alternative school and on the history of alternative education. Start a School 101 begins September 15, 2008 and is taught by Jerry Mintz among others. The Theory and History of Educational Alternatives is taught by Ron Miller and will also start September 15, 2008. Both are experienced educators well versed in alternatives. You can enroll online or request information at amkaero@gmail.com. Scholarships are available.

State Alternative Education Conferences

Wayne Jennings — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:59:40 +0000

The Iowa Association of Alternative Education will hold their annual conference April 11-13, 2007 in Des Moines. The theme is “Raise Your Hand and Give Yourself a Pat on the Back.” Keynote speakers include Elliot Washor and Ray Morley. In addition to numerous breakout sessions other presenters include Donna Downing, Jerry Mintz and Ron Newell. The site is the Airport Holiday Inn. It promises to be stimulating and provocative. IALA will be represented by Executive Director, Dan Daly.

The Michigan Alternative Education Organization will hold their conference April 25-27, 2007 in Boyne Highlands, Michigan with the theme, Another Choice, Another Chance. Bill Sanders is the keynoter with breakout sessions on highly qualified, computer projects, math and new standards, administrative issues, violence assessments, Like Water Drumworks. It promises to be stimulating and provocative.

The Oklahoma Alternative Education Summer Institute will be held June 19-21, 2007 in Oklahoma City.

The New York State Alternative Education Association will hold their annual conference at Ithaca October 18-19, 2007.

The Washington Association for Learning Alternatives will hold its annual fall November 8-10, 2007 in Pasco.

Several other states have held their conferences earlier this year: Connecticut, Iowa, Virginia.

Education Revolution Conference

Wayne Jennings — Sun, 11 Jan 2004 17:36:59 +0000

The Alternative Education Resource Organization will celebrate its 15th year of operation with a conference at The Russell Sage College at Troy, New York, June 25-27, 2004. Headed by Jerry Mintz, AERO provides a great source of information about alternative education around the globe. Consider joining to gain access to an excellent database, particularly about democratic and progressive schools. Consider, also their upcoming conference this summer. AERO also provides a listserv for IALA.

Signs That Students Need a Change

Wayne Jennings — Thu, 04 Sep 2003 23:38:19 +0000

Jerry Mintz of The Alternative Education Resource Organization and publisher of Education Revolution magazine has a checklist of 10 Signs You Need a Different Kind of Education for Your Child to stimulate discussion among parents to consider alternatives. It’s a thought-provoking list from a pioneer in the alternative schools movement.

Source and Magazine on Alternatives

Wayne Jennings — Tue, 19 Aug 2003 19:22:53 +0000

Very comprehensive coverage, particularly of democratic and small private alternative schools, including international coverage, is found in Education Revolution, published 4 times a year.