Starting a School

Episode 41: Starting a School "How do I start a self-directed democratic school in my area?" On this episode, staff and founder Larry Welshon lends his twenty-plus years of experience to tackling this question and provides concrete guidance for individuals who are looking to begin the founding journey. Want more? Visit Alpine Valley School and begin your founding journey with our help and support. Read a blog post about the founding of a Self-Directed Democratic School from Sudbury Valley School Look over the Planning Kit from Sudbury Valley School (used by many founding groups) Check out this blog post from Alternatives To School: Options for Families Without Democratic Schools Watch a video from Circle School staff member & founder Jim Rietmulder Help the diverse Alpine Valley School community continue to thrive by making a pledge to our annual fundraising campaign! Send us your questions, suggestions, and feedback at [email protected] This episode is also available in video format on YouTube. Read a transcript of the episode and find out more on the Show Notes page.