The Attic Learning Community

<p>The Attic offers a unique educational experience for children ages 3 -18, one which supports a sense of self, a passion for learning, community, and  childhood through our K-12 program and the <a href="http://www.atticoutdoorpreschool.org/Home_Page.html">Field & Forest Outdoor Preschool </a>program. Many educative practices go into creating our progressive educative model.  </p> <p>We offer a low child:teacher ratio in a multiage environment. Our teachers are passionate, committed to each and every child. We understand the importance of freedom within structure, and of developmentally-appropriate education.Our classes meet only three days per week, to give children and their families time to pursue their interests.  </p> <p>Above all, the Attic does not use grades, rewards, or punishments. This supports the development of intrinsic motivation, a key Attic value. In addition to serving children, the Attic serves as a model learning community. It's has been commonplace to have teachers visiting the Attic from other schools, and the Field and Forest Preschool welcomed over a dozen Preschool teachers for a professional development day in January 2012, to learn about our outdoor child-centered approach.</p> <p>For Attic kids and alumni, the future is bright. Because of our supporters, the Attic is able to offer 30% of our students tuition assistance, sustain our program, look forward to growth, and reach out to the community at large.</p>