Wildflower Collaborative offers the best of both worlds by prioritizing time for family and providing structured academics supported by an experienced and passionate educator. Our collaborative approach endeavors to help families find balance — quality time for families and friends balanced with quality, structured time for children to assemble with peers, develop additional skills, and learn how to work together to grow a brighter, kinder world.
community of learners, thinkers, doers, creators, allies, friends, and family
Innovative homeschool enrichment workshops for students ages 5 - 11
integrated, constructivist learning experiences
educational support for children and their families
experienced teacher with M.S.Ed. in Childhood education & Literacy
family-led workshops and activities
inclusive, whole-group adventures
home school regulations: navigation and reporting support
balancing home, school, work, family, and social time
play-based, place-based, developmentally appropriatE
“If there was ever a time to be part of a revolution, to encourage and support families feeling the weight of uncertainties and deep darkness. A time to shed the outdated, reprioritize and truly unravel what the future holds, and what freedoms and powers we have in it. To cast the net of an alternative learning concept that could revitalize the heart and unity in community while being a sound foundation for our youth to thrive — NOW. IS. THE. TIME.”
Wildflower COLLABORATIVE IS:
an innovative, collaborative, and connected learning community
committed to providing families with a unique and rich educational opportunity for their children
a project-based program (positive community and social influencer) with integrated age-appropriate academics
supported by, and developed in partnership with, Brittany Denny, a passionate, dual Master’s holding, certified veteran teacher
a resource for families
a structure for connected & meaningful learning experiences
a partnership between families and educators
driven by a deep respect for the unique funds of knowledge that each family and child brings to the community
committed to supporting the needs of individual learners
devoted to nurturing a strong community
initiating a new model for community-based education
dedicating to elevating the voices, and spreading the goodness, of children
inclusive
a safe-space
LOCATION
Base camp for Wildflower Collaborative will be The Celery Compound in the heart of downtown West Pawlet, VT.
Learning happens everywhere so, of course, we will also make good use of the numerous resources and magical locations in and around Southwestern Vermont to create diverse and dynamic learning opportunities.
OUr PArtnership
A COLLABORATION between FAMILIES, EDUCATORS & the COMMUNITY
We propose a unique structure for the education of your children. A guided partnership between educators, the community, and families. Our collaboration will consist of a combination of:
Group Time
Teacher-led learning experiences that include focused, developmentally appropriate academic work, student-led meetings, visioning, play, and work-time.
Family Fridays
What are you passionate about? How can you enrich the learning experience of our community? Passion speaks volumes to engaging children in the learning experience. Modeling your own passions gives them permission to chase theirs!
Course of Study
Our course of study is responsive to the developmental strengths, needs, and interests of our learning community.
Each year, we will take on a new year-long community project — something that brings people together, deepens our connection with our humanity, and impacts our world in positive, inclusive, and mindful ways. This year, that project theme will be “togetherness” and emphasize the process of healing and building a supportive, mindful, and connected community.
A broad outline of Learning Goals for the Wildflower Collaborative community are located in “The Classroom Experience” drop-down menu above. The information on these pages is an articulation of our proposed learning goals and act only as a guide to inform lesson design and ensure that each child receives developmentally appropriate support. They do not reflect additional topics of study, which are likely to be inspired by community interests and creativity or significant current events.
Family Responsibility
This is not a school. Families are responsible for compiling portfolios and reporting student progress to their respective home state.
VERMONT Regulations for Home Study
NEW YORK Regulations for Home Instruction
Schedule + TUITION
Mon + Wed : 10am-3pm : 7-11 year-Olds (min/max 10 Children)
Tues + Thurs : 10am-3pm : 5-6 year-Olds (min/max 10 Children)
FRI : Family Fridays (Community Days)
TUITION : $3100 For the 2020-2021 Program
*This is a pilot program so we will assess ages, class ranges, and schedule based on interest and full commitments.
Family Fridays may include:
parent/Community Member-Lead workshops
volunteering
Community meal
Playtime
Group hikE
group adventure
Community service project
etc.
WILDFLOWER Hours - by appointment only / may incur additional fee
2020-2021 calendar
The following is a tentative outline for the 2020-2021 Wildflower Collaborative schedule. The year has been divided into three nine-week long trimesters with a four-week break in between each.
