Testimonials
"In the NLC Course I gained the courage and skills to follow my family's dream for education, and participate in the co-creation of our homeschool co-op. We've spent the last year weaving together very satisfying and rich learning days for myself, my daughter, and other families in town. Thank you so much Carmen!”
— June McCroy,
Pt. Reyes, CA
 


 

"As a Montessori teacher, I mistakenly thought I had a firm grasp of what holistic, child-centered education looked like. But Carmen has blown my mind and heart wide open, and I now have a much deeper understanding of how to truly serve children. I AM SO GRATEFUL for this transformation. ”
— Cristan Norman, Redding, CA

 

"Carmen's workshop was one of the most informative, enlightened and fun that I have encountered. As Director of an infant center/preschool, it re-opened my eyes to ways of incorporating play into our academic/transition-based program. I truly believe all teachers will benefit from Carmen's ideas.”
— Nora Napier,
Director Building Kidz, Pacifica, CA
 

 

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THE NLC ONLINE COURSE SERIES

"Becoming a Learning Companion to Accompany Children Ages 3 to 18, from Preschool to High School"

In this NLC course you will explore the skills and resources needed to skillfully nurture child-directed learning:

Arrow How to prepare YES environments

Arrow Introducing hands-on learning materials effectively (such as Montessori materials, Froebel Gifts, Hengstenberg toys and many more)

Arrow How to set healthy boundaries respectfully and how to help children find their own solutions to their conflicts

Arrow How to apply non-invasive teaching skills

Arrow Why and how to foster pretend play and imagination

Arrow How to understand and nurture genuine needs

Arrow How to assess natural developmental stages and sensitive periods for infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and teenagers

Arrow How to care for your own needs and inner child

Arrow What to do when a child triggers you

Arrow How to follow your heart's guidance in your work with children. They represent the most delicate precious parts of ourselves!
 

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This LIVE WEBINAR SERIES starts September 7, 2013.
Duration 7 Weeks:
13 LIVE bi-weekly hour-long sessions with Q&A
+ FREE 1-on-1 Consultation (1hr)
+ Detailed Course Manual & Resource List
+ Email support for your questions

Starts SEPTEMBER 7, 2013
Exact schedule to be determined according to participants' needs/availability. Video recordings will be available to view on your own time if you cannot make it to the live session.


WATCH the FREE INTRODUCTORY Webinar Recording

You may giggle as you hear the beginning of this recording and that's just right! Yes! Joy and warm-heartedness in education is possible – alongside academic excellence!

Please keep that smile on your face as you join me along a journey into the New Learning Culture:


 

WEBINAR PROGRAM BRIEF:

The NLC Course will gently nurture you in becoming a Learning Companion and bringing more joy and understanding to your life and work with children.

Session 1 - The New Learning Culture Approach

Session 2 — Inspiration and Tools from Maria Montessori, Rebeca Wild, the Reggio Emilia Approach, Friedrich Froebel, Célestin Freinet, the Waldorf Approach, Non-Directive Play Therapy, the Forest Kindergarten, and Democratic Education

Session 3 - The Child in You is Important

Session 4 — Fulfilling Authentic Needs 1: Physical and Emotional Needs

Session 5 - Imagination and Free Play: The Self-Healing and Self-Educating Powers

Session 6 - Fulfilling Authentic Needs 2: Intellectual and Spiritual Needs

Session 7 - Inner Guidance and Healthy Boundaries

Session 8 - Setting Healthy Boundaries with Respect

Session 9 - Natural Child Development and Child-Directed Learning

Session 10 - Being a Learning Companion and Offering Non-Invasive Teaching

Session 11 - Creating Child-Directed Learning Environments

Session 12 - Overview of Hands–on Learning Materials especially to simplify Mathematics

Session 13 - The NLC School in Practice

Session 14 - The NLC Approach in Your Life: Conclusive Talk and Consultation

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STARTS SEPTEMBER 6, 2013.


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"Our work with Carmen was meaningful and important. It provided us the opportunity to reflect on our teaching practices, routines and environments. Carmen gently, expertly, and in a spirit of positivity, guided us as we thought about the what, why and how of what we do and as we developed ideas about what we could change and improve on. It was a wonderful and important way to get the new school year under way!”
— Luisa Donati, Director at Methodist Preschool of Pacific Palisades,
Los Angeles, CA

 

"When I first discovered the New Learning Culture, it sounded like a dream come true. I was considering Montessori certification at the time, but the courses I found seemed too focused on the classroom materials and not enough on the child. Then I found Carmen. Her insights are grounded in years of research, experience, and natural ability. She has synthesized the work of brilliant educational philosophers, in a way that is accessible and adaptable. The content of the course is substantial, with many readings, videos, exercises, and links to supplement the information she provides. This course has offered invaluable depth to my education. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has ever been or loved a child! Endless gratitude.”
— DeeDee Orlando, Inspired to found a school in Tacoma, WA


 

When we strive to fulfill ours and our children’s and student’s genuine needs, they will not only excel academically, but excel in life!

 

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Testimonials

 "I just wanted to say thank you for the NLC Online Course! It's worth every penny!”
— Patricia Lutke, Psychologist for Children with Learning Disabilities, Berkeley, CA

 

"Truly transformative work, very organized, and offers details to help expand awareness and intuition in education and in life.”
— Chelsea Cooley, CA


"Taking the NLC Training gave me great confidence in my work with homeschooling families. During the training we really delved

into the true needs of the child and how to teach in a way that respects these needs. I was inspired to make changes in the way I organized classes. I felt for the first time a confidence that I could hold healthy boundaries while allowing wider choices to students, and this year I have experienced less stress and more creativity in my classroom work.”

— Elvira Blaine Paoletti, Founder Synthesis Parenting, CA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

"I highly encourage parents and educators to take the NLC Course and discover the new parenting and teaching paradigm of the 21st century. This was a very complete course for me. It was truly a blessing to learn this material and put it into practice with my child and other children. Thank you, Carmen!”
— Nancy Chavarria, Mother and Event Manager, CA