The World is Your Classroom: Creativity, Community & Identity
Nomad Middle School is a place where students thrive as engaged, curious learners in the world. We believe so strongly in this model of education that we're excited to help others learn how to inspire their students as well. Nomad Middle School is a place where students thrive as engaged, curious learners in the world. We believe so strongly in this model of education that we're excited to help others learn how to inspire their students as well. Our three-day workshop will help you envision a way to to bring your own personal passions and whole self to the classroom, tap into student interests and identities to help them build the capacity to be engaged with the world around them. Our workshops are for adventurous educators in any setting, bold school leaders, parents and caregivers, or anyone interested in exploring Nomad’s unique school model and educational philosophy. Learn more at www.sf-nomad.com/workshops
Event Details
What: A three-day workshop at Nomad Middle School where long-time educators Christie Seyfert and Lisa Bishop will lead you through a wide variety of learning experiences to offer inspiration.
You will experience:
- Inquiry-based academic activities and lessons designed to be accessible across grade levels, tied to academic outcomes
- Excursions centered around learning out in the world and amidst local community members
- Projects centered around creativity and making that serve as launching points for deep academic and community engagement
Using these experiences, we will facilitate independent and small group time for participants to workshop how they can adapt these ideas and bring them to life in their own educational settings.
Where: Nomad Middle School (2592 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94110)
When: Wednesday, June 25th - Friday, June 27th (9:00am-4:00pm each day)
What’s included: We’ll provide coffee, tea, snacks and lunch each day. We’ll provide all materials needed.
*Please note, this event will not run with fewer than 4 attendees
Sliding Scale Cost
We’re offering this workshop on a sliding scale to allow this workshop to be accessible to more educators, especially those who may not have access to organizational financial support. If you do have access to organizational support we ask that you pay the full cost of the workshop. We are committed to offering our workshops at accessible price points, while also valuing our time and expertise. We encourage you to assess where you fall on the financial scale today and we offer the Green Bottle Sliding Scale and writings from Embracing Equity as resources. We also have limited scholarships available, don’t hesitate to contact Lisa (lisa@sf-nomad.com) to explore options.
