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.