About this Event
2027 Alliance Annual Conference
Public Waldorf Education: Meeting the Needs of Now
Education - in any form - is navigating a rapidly changing unpredictable landscape. Every day, our students rely on us to find a path across this and to provide them with what they will need for an unknowable future. We all feel the pressure of this time, of striving to meet the real and urgent needs of now. Public Waldorf education has unique tools and resources to meet this time. Doing so requires resourcefulness, clarity of purpose, and courage to innovate and adapt. All of this rests on a foundation of an understanding of the developing human being and the awesome responsibilities of the educator - teacher, aide, administrator, board, parent, coach, or guardian.
Our 2027 conference will focus on the needs of now, the essentials and non-essentials of Waldorf education, the amazing juggling act of threading a Waldorf approach in the confined space of public education, adaptation and innovation, and the ways we can support and help one another on an amazing journey at an extraordinary time. Join us for what promises to be a memorable, supportive event!
The conference will include a combination of keynote sessions (including a panel), workshops, arts, crafts, movement, discussion groups, and many unscheduled opportunities for connection and networking (coffee line, meals, etc.)
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Keynote Speaker:
Dr Neil Boland
Dr Neil Boland began in Waldorf education as a kindergarten assistant in Japan in the 1980s and went on to work as a class teacher and in high school. He is based at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand and is active in teacher education internationally. His research and publications focus on Waldorf education, teacher education, and educational philosophy, particularly the relationship between enduring educational ideals and the realities of contemporary society. He looks forward to engaging with us in thinking through the needs of now and ways to address them.
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The Basics:
When: Evening of Friday January 15 through the afternoon of January 17, 2027.
What: Our annual, national conference designed to address and meet the needs of our Public Waldorf schools.
Where: We are returning to Ocean Charter School in Los Angeles, CA. The school has easy access to LAX, a national hub for flights. The Pacific Ocean is nearby!
Who: If you work in a Public Waldorf school, if you are a parent or Board member, or if you are more broadly interested in the challenges, needs, and opportunities of this extraordinary time, this conference is for you!
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Registration Information:
To take advantage of the Alliance Member rates, your school must be a member in good standing (including being current with membership dues).
Registration
- Alliance Member: $405
- Non Member: $505
Just in Time Registration (though Dec. 15)
- Alliance Member $345
- Non member: $445
Early Bird Registration (through Dec. 5th)
- Alliance Member: $305
- Non members: $405
Schools sending 5 or more participants receive a tiered discount on each ticket:
5+ = $25 off per ticket
10+ = $35 off per ticket
15+ = $45 off per ticket
20+ = $50 off per ticket
To receive this discount, contact [email protected] to receive the discount code.
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Meals:
We are working with a caterer and are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. If the meal options listed do not meet your dietary needs, please plan to arrange your own food.
Saturday Mexican-Inspired Lunch (included with your registration):
Meal Offerings:
Chile-Marinated Steak Taco: House-made grilled, marinated steak served in corn tortillas.
Chicken Tinga Taco: Braised chicken slow-cooked in a chipotle-chile tomato salsa, served in corn tortillas.
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos: Chile-spiced roasted cauliflower with eggplant-ancho spread, pickled red onions, crema, and chia seeds served in corn tortillas.
Sides: Corn or flour tortillas; romaine and jicama salad with lime vinaigrette.
Condiments: House-made salsas, cheese, and tortilla chips.
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Saturday Dinner: $19.00/person (available by pre-order only)
Please select the dinner add-on when registering.
Meal Offerings:
Mediterranean Grilled Steak: Served with yogurt sauce and salsa verde.
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken: Served with yogurt sauce and salsa verde.
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables: Served with yogurt sauce and salsa verde.
Sides: Rice pilaf and grilled seasonal vegetables.
Accompaniments: House-made roasted tomato basil hummus, chickpea hummus, and naan bread or pita.
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Sunday Grab-and-Go Box Lunch: $17.00/person (available by pre-order only)
Please select your lunch add-on when registering.
Meal Offerings:
Roasted Turkey Sandwich: Roasted turkey, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, spring mix, and green goddess dressing on multigrain bread.
Santa Maria-Style Beef Tri-Tip Sandwich: Slow-roasted Santa Maria-style tri-tip with horseradish mayo, garlic smoked paprika jus, and fresh spring mix.
Charred Open-Face Caprese Sandwich: Roasted and fresh cherry tomatoes, pickled shallots, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, parsley, and Dijon mayo.
Gluten-Free Options:
Gluten-Free Beef Tri-Tip Sandwich: Slow-roasted Santa Maria-style tri-tip with horseradish mayo, garlic smoked paprika jus, and fresh spring mix.
Gluten-Free Roasted Turkey Sandwich: Roasted turkey, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, spring mix, and green goddess dressing.
Gluten-Free Charred Caprese Sandwich: Roasted and fresh cherry tomatoes, pickled shallots, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, parsley, and Dijon mayo.
Side (included with all options): Potato salad with Dijon mustard and red wine vinaigrette.
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Refreshments & Social
Friday Evening Dessert Social: Join us Friday evening for dessert and an opportunity to connect with fellow conference attendees.
Coffee, Tea & Light Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be available throughout the conference.
Event venue & nearby stays
Ocean Charter School, 12870 Panama Street, Los Angeles, United States
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