Current Vision and Mission, in development:
Vision
The DC Reggio Emilia Alliance is a study group committed to elevating professional discourse through research and collaboration.
Mission
Members of DCREA gather monthly to further collective learning and strengthen individual practices inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Our collaboration deepens relationships, making growth and risk-taking possible. The work of children, school environments, professional literature, lectures, workshops, and the community serve as resources for study.
2023-2023 Intentions
Dear DCREA Members,
Welcome to the new year of DCREA! Though these past two years have been a bit different, they have been rich in their own right. We are so pleased to welcome our returning and new members from across the DMV region and beyond. This year brings a few changes as we are finally able to return to in person meetings and welcome some new members to our DCREA leadership – Julie Rausch, Elyse Crown, Adia Harris, Daizy Rose Frazier, Brenda Coggins, and Lori Adams Chabay. As you know, Jennifer Azzariti is on sabbatical this year.
As we come back together, we intend to focus on “The Image of the Child”. The children are, afterall, according to Malaguzzi, “where your teaching begins” and at the center of our work. There will be opportunities to hear various speakers, engage in small group discussions, participate in classroom tours, and explore interesting resources for further study (suggested articles, podcasts, and more).
Everyone is at a different stage on their journey, and we hope that refocusing on the image of the child will allow everyone the space to reflect, reimagine, and grow in our understanding, while offering the opportunity to dialogue with other educators.
Our goal is to offer a hybrid meeting schedule – we will have both in-person and virtual meetings between October 2022 and May 2023. This gives us a chance to bring back the beloved school tours and the opportunity to be closer to home and reach out to non-local members during the winter months. As we strive to be accessible to as many people as possible, we are also waiving the membership fee.
We are grateful for your continued dedication to children and DCREA. We are looking forward to coming together again.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Warmly,
DCREA Steering Committee
Adia Harris
Elyse Crown
Daizy Rose Frazier
Brenda Coggins
Lori Adams Chabay
Julie Rausch
Vision
The DC Reggio Emilia Alliance is a study group committed to elevating professional discourse through research and collaboration.
Mission
Members of DCREA gather monthly to further collective learning and strengthen individual practices inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Our collaboration deepens relationships, making growth and risk-taking possible. The work of children, school environments, professional literature, lectures, workshops, and the community serve as resources for study.
2023-2023 Intentions
Dear DCREA Members,
Welcome to the new year of DCREA! Though these past two years have been a bit different, they have been rich in their own right. We are so pleased to welcome our returning and new members from across the DMV region and beyond. This year brings a few changes as we are finally able to return to in person meetings and welcome some new members to our DCREA leadership – Julie Rausch, Elyse Crown, Adia Harris, Daizy Rose Frazier, Brenda Coggins, and Lori Adams Chabay. As you know, Jennifer Azzariti is on sabbatical this year.
As we come back together, we intend to focus on “The Image of the Child”. The children are, afterall, according to Malaguzzi, “where your teaching begins” and at the center of our work. There will be opportunities to hear various speakers, engage in small group discussions, participate in classroom tours, and explore interesting resources for further study (suggested articles, podcasts, and more).
Everyone is at a different stage on their journey, and we hope that refocusing on the image of the child will allow everyone the space to reflect, reimagine, and grow in our understanding, while offering the opportunity to dialogue with other educators.
Our goal is to offer a hybrid meeting schedule – we will have both in-person and virtual meetings between October 2022 and May 2023. This gives us a chance to bring back the beloved school tours and the opportunity to be closer to home and reach out to non-local members during the winter months. As we strive to be accessible to as many people as possible, we are also waiving the membership fee.
We are grateful for your continued dedication to children and DCREA. We are looking forward to coming together again.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Warmly,
DCREA Steering Committee
Adia Harris
Elyse Crown
Daizy Rose Frazier
Brenda Coggins
Lori Adams Chabay
Julie Rausch
