The Power of Story: Weaving Connections, Building Community

We are regrouping! We invite you to join us in Los Angeles in January 2026 for an updated, refreshed Alliance conference to build on what we had planned for January 2025. Together, we will explore the universal power and importance of story: story to build community, to heal, to strengthen connections, and to delight. Working with our keynote presenters and host school, we decided that our best deed would be to pick up our theme and format as planned, a year later than planned. Our focus will be on inspiration, engagement, connection, nourishment, and practical support.

When: Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18. As you make travel arrangements, note that both Friday evening and Sunday morning will be essential parts – plan to be there for both. Consider coming early to visit Los Angeles-area Alliance and independent Waldorf schools.

Who: This conference is open to anyone working out of the creative impulse of Waldorf education – teachers, school leaders, support staff, parent partners….

What:Through presentations, story, song and games, workshops, discussion groups, artistic activities, and time to network and connect, we will explore the fundamental human activity of storytelling through these 3 major perspectives: “I” – who is the storyteller? Why does this matter? “You” - whose stories do we tell? How do we truly listen and develop awareness of the other? “We” – the power of story to build community and authentic connections, to give courage and to heal through challenging times.

Where: Ocean Charter School in Los Angeles will be our host.

Registration Information:

To take advantage of the Alliance Member rates, your school must be a member in good standing, meaning membership dues are current.

Registration

1. Alliance Member: $380
2. Non Member: $480

Just in Time Registration (though Dec. 15)

1. Alliance Member $320
2. Non member: $420

Early Bird Registration (through Dec. 5th)

1. Alliance Member: $280
2. Non members: $380

Schools sending 5 or more participants receive a tiered discount on each ticket:

1. 5+ = $25 off per ticket
2. 10+ = $35 off per ticket
3. 15+ = $45 off per ticket
4. 20+ = $50 off per ticket

To receive this discount, contact carlyf@allianceforpublicwaldorfeducation.org to receive the discount code.