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WORKSHOP #4: Beyond the Classroom Walls: Creating Democratic, Dignity-Centered School Communities Where Families & Children Can Thrive

April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

WORKSHOP 4: Beyond the Classroom Walls: Creating Democratic, Dignity-Centered School Communities Where Families & Children Can Thrive

Tuesday, April 28, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET

This workshop explores how the Reggio Emilia Approach weaves democracy into the fabric of school life by centering collaboration, dignity, and shared responsibility between institutions and families. Drawing from the experiences of Epiphany Early Learning Center and Worcester Head Start, we share how two programs meaningfully partner with families in ways that support the participation of all in young children’s learning experiences. At Epiphany, their gardening program serves as an educational tool for young children as well as giving families access to fresh food. Worcester Head Start will share how inquiry groups create spaces for staff and families to come together to look at classroom documentation, engaging in shared reflection and dialogue to collectively make meaning of children’s learning.

Presented by Emily Centeio, Director of Family Engagement at Epiphany Learning Center, and Suchira Channoi, Curriculum and Instruction Specialist for Worcester Head Start.

This is the fourth event in our series

MORE ABOUT OUR 2026 WORKSHOP SERIES: 

Everyday Democracy: Living Reggio Principles in Early Childhood Contexts

Overview

2026 Workshop Series: A series of workshops exploring the Reggio-inspired practices with young children

The schools in Reggio Emilia have long championed a unique vision of education where even the youngest children are viewed as citizens capable of contributing meaningfully to their communities. The approach fosters a culture of participation, collaboration, and shared responsibility, not just among children but with educators and families as well. This model exemplifies democracy not as a distant ideal, but as something lived and practiced every day. This theme will guide our 2026 Workshop Series. There are 5 workshops in this year’s series; details for each workshop are below.

Important Information:

  • Registration is for the entire workshop series – all 5 workshops. There is no single workshop ticket option.
  • Each individual attendee of the workshop series must purchase a ticket. There is no group/school ticket option.
  • Workshops are from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET via the Zoom platform.
  • Workshops are NOT recorded.
  • A certificate of participation will be provided after each workshop.
  • Workshop dates and descriptions are below.
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