Workshops and Public Events

An Evening With Peter Gray

We are incredibly excited about Peter Gray's visit, and we hope you will mark your calendar now so that you are able to join us for his presentation and discussion. Dr. Gray has a new book that was published just last month:"Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life".

Dates:    May 21

Time:  7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Open Connections   Directions
Cost:  Free, Donations to OC's Friendship Fund welcome.

Introduction to Homeschooling and Unschooling

This two-hour presentation provides parents and guardians with information on how to comply easily and fairly with the state law and how to create the educational path that is right for their family.  The discussion includes numerous examples of resources and alternatives to conventional curricula.   For more information, and to register, please contact Barbara at (610) 459-3366.

Dates:    Oct 21, Feb 10, April 14
Time: Sunday,  4pm - 6pm
Location: Open Connections   Directions
Cost:  Free 

“What about Portfolios?”

This workshop is designed for parents who would like guidance in creating
a portfolio as required for the year-end evaluation of registered home-educated youth. Emphasis is on complying with the law without having to produce burdensome paperwork that can interfere with true learning. Our goal is to help each family identify a portfolio process that best fits their own temperament, routines and capabilities. We will have a number of sample portfolios on hand to flip through. For more information, and to register, please contact Barbara at (610) 459-3366.

Dates:   Oct 21
Time: Sunday, 2pm - 4pm
Location: Open Connections   Directions
Cost:  Free

“How To Get An Internship” Workshop

As believers in the value of pursuing meaningful work, Open Connections feels that internships can provide young people a forum for such work to take place. During this evening workshop, parents will learn how to support their young person’s search for an internship, while the teens will learn strategies and skills to acquire the internship they desire. This workshop will be a hands-on exploration of the art of getting an internship, with participants leaving the evening with concrete next steps to take in their search for identifying and securing an exciting, fulfilling and meaningful internship. For more information, and to register, please contact Barbara at (610) 459-3366.

Dates:   Oct 25
Time: Thursday, 7pm - 9pm
Location: Open Connections   Directions
Cost:  Free

Teen Open House

This event is an opportunity for teens(15-18 year olds) currently outside the Open Connections' community to experience a day in the Shaping Your Life program. Come and see how we implement the Open Connections' philosophy through the teenage years.   For more information, and to register, please contact Barbara at (610) 459-3366.

Dates:    Feb 12, Feb 14
Time: Tuesday and Thursday,  9:15am - 4pm
Location: Open Connections   Directions
Cost:  Free