Peaceable schools & Communities

Summer 2008 Course Offering!

• Are you concerned about the implications of the current political climate in our schools and educational programs?
• Do you want to create a peaceable framework for addressing current educational issues?

TITLE: Creating Peaceable Schools & Communities: Supporting Leadership for Hope & Justice

DATES: June 28 - July 2, 2008

COURSE NUMBER: EEDUC 6810.30

FACULTY: Linda Brion-Meisels, Ph.D.

COST: $765 per credit (plus $30 registration fee)

CREDITS: Available for 3 graduate credits

NOTE: Course credit participants are required to attend a dinner meeting at the Institute with faculty to be scheduled.

DESCRIPTION: This course explores a four-part framework for promoting peace and justice in schools and communities. Students convene for one day before attending the 3 1/2 day Peaceable Schools Summer Institute. Students leave strengthened and supported for renewed leadership in their own schools and communities, prepared and empowered to use peace-building to create new kinds of leadership. The course and the Institute connect students to resources, and relationships that will support and sustain their professional development.

Grounded in the values of Peaceable Schools and Communities, the course and the Institute model offer approaches to peacemaking, inclusion, anti-oppression education and community building.

REGISTRATION: Participants opting to take the summer 2008 course in conjunction with the Institute are required to complete the University's Course Registration Form along with the Institute Registration Form. Both forms can be faxed to (617) 349-8125. Please note that the cost of the Institute is included in the cost of the course.

Call for more information!

• Elementary Education, Educational Administration, and other programs ~ check with student advisor for eligibility

For more information contact: Heather Olson, Program Manager ~  (617) 349-8922 ~ holson2@lesley.edu