Ongoing collaboration is essential for imagining new possibilities for education.
The Advent School offers many ways to engage in dialogue about social justice teaching and Reggio-inspired progressive education.
Educator Visits
Each year, The Advent School welcomes more than 200 educators from around the world to see our pedagogical approach in action! Our exchanges with educators are an important part of our professional growth and support reflection on our practices.
Visits offer an intimate experience for small groups. This experience includes in-class observations, a tour of the school, and time for dialogue with fellow educators. Educator Visits are tailored to those working in early education and upper elementary positions and for educational leaders and administrators. All visits are from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
2024-2025 Educator Visit Days
December 13, 2024
January 31, 2025
March 28, 2025
April 11, 2025
May 16, 2025
Do you have a large group? Need a different date?
We’re happy to curate an Educator Visit just for you! Email Amber Lowe, Chief of Staff, to begin.
We were inspired by so many aspects of Advent's approach, and will discuss our takeaways on Monday at a Division meeting. The members of the faculty and administration we encountered were all so warm, smart and committed. I hope we can continue to learn from you, since you have been around for about fifty years longer than we!
Anna Lundgren,Teacher, Scandinavian School of Jersey City (Jersey City, NJ)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to visit and observe your program. We truly enjoyed exploring the warm and engaging environment you’ve created for the children. It was a pleasure to see the thoughtfully designed classrooms and the meaningful interactions between your teachers and students. The dedication and care that your team brings to fostering a love of learning and discovery were inspiring to witness. We greatly appreciate your time and hospitality in welcoming us into your space. It was a valuable experience, and we are grateful for the insights we gained during our visit.
Krista Botsch, Child Development Specialist, JCC Godine Early Learning Center (Newton, MA)
We absolutely loved visiting and learning all about Advent. It was both inspiring to see all the work you are doing with students/families and to hear about all the same issues that you face and we are experiencing too. It feels so less lonely.
Jen Vary, Head of School, UCDS (University Child Development School, Seattle WA)
Educator Partner Experience
Study Advent's unique approach to teaching and learning during a day-long Educator Partner Experience.
Advent will create a personalized itinerary based on your goals, research questions, and grade levels of your choice. The Educator Partner Experience includes lunch, a school tour, and time to dialogue with educators with expertise in your areas of interest.
The Educator Partner Experience is $200 per person, with group size limited to 10. Please inquire about group rates for parties of four or more. Please reach out to Amber Lowe at adventadmin@adventschool.org to arrange a visit date.
Workshops & Presentations
Advent educators are available to visit you, too! We offer a variety of engaging workshops and presentations on Reggio-inspired practices and social justice teaching.
We can tailor the presentations and workshops to your school's audience. Connect with Amber Lowe, Chief of Staff, to learn more.
The Advent Collaborative
Pictured left to right: Nicole A. DuFauchard P'20, Head of School; Dr. Keith Jones, Lecturer, Africana Studies, UMass Boston; Marie Enochty, Program Manager, Boston Public Schools' Early Childhood Department; Ivonne Ortega, Program Coordinator, Peabody Terrace Children's Center; and Dr. Tony Van Der Meer, Senior Lecturer, Africana Studies, UMass Boston.
The Advent Collaborative is the School’s signature event for the educator community.
This day-long conference brings together public, private, charter, and independent school educators for shared dialogue and learning. Participants learn and engage in conversations about Reggio-inspired social justice education.
Participants engage in morning and afternoon sessions. Hear from a keynote speaker and Advent teachers, then participate in hands-on, small-group workshops. The day includes an opportunity to see Advent's classrooms and campus.