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I am so excited to announce a collaboration between Eclectic Learning Network, Melissa Bingham, and myself. A monthly, cost-free, meet-up for parents and caregivers — Deschooling: It’s A Thing! Together we will explore and work through the life-long process of Deschooling in all of its many forms and particularly as it relates to our relationships,ContinueContinue reading “Online Meetup – Deschooling: Issa Thing!”

We just finished our first workshop series on rethinking our partnerships with youth, and had a wonderful time exploring scenarios with facilitators, parents, and others involved in partnering with youth. We have another series coming up on March 13th! Join us Fridays from 11am-12:30pm PST for a live interactive series that will support you allContinueContinue reading “Second Rethinking Partnership with Youth Workshop Series!”

Starting on Wednesday, January 8th, Aaron Eden and I will be co-facilitating an online workshop series about facilitating Self-Directed Education, deschooling, and rethinking our partnerships with youth. This series will be live, interactive, and is designed to support you all in wherever you are at in your Self-Directed Education journey. Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm PST, starting JanuaryContinueContinue reading “Rethinking Partnerships with Youth workshop series coming soon!”

Come through for a meet and greet with PDX Flying Squad Facilitators to discuss this new program and ask questions about its philosophy and intentions. We will be at Laurelhurst Cafe from 2pm to 4pm ready to chat with you! For more information visit: https://briabloom.com/pdx-flying-squad/When: Tuesday, July 2nd, from 2-4pmWhere: Heart Coffee. 2211 E Burnside St.ContinueContinue reading “PDX Flying Squads Meet & Greet”

Saturday, June 15th: Riverstone Village Education Conversation, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Virtual guest for an Ask Me Anything about Self-Directed Education.Sunday, June 16th: Portland Self-Directed Education meeting. Portland, OR. June 17th-29th: Speaker at Homeschooling Global Summit.June 29th: Alternative Education Resource Organization Conference. Panelist for the Self-Directed Education Panel (SDE Thread).June 30th: Alternative Education Resource OrganizationContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Events”