Alliance Annual Conference

The Alliance for Public Waldorf Education Annual Conference

The Power of Story:

Weaving Connections, Building Community

Ocean Charter School, Los Angeles

January 16-18, 2026

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. A parallel virtual conference will be offered; we encourage all schools to find a way to have at least one or two representatives present for the unique experience of our in-person conference.

Pricing:

In-Person :

Registration

Alliance Member: $380
Non Member: $480

Just in Time Registration (though Dec. 15)

Alliance Member $320
Non member: $420

Early Bird Registration (through Dec. 1st)

Alliance Member: $280
Non members: $380

*School Discount for 5 or more attendees: discount of $25 per attendee

**To take advantage of the Alliance Member rates, your school must be a member in good standing (Membership Dues are current).

Virtual:

There will be more details to come on the virtual conference.

Registration

Alliance Member: $150
Non Member: $175
School Registration $750

Early Bird Registration (though Dec. 15)

Alliance Member $125
Non member: $150
School Registration: $675

Registration is opening soon.

Keynote Presenters:

We are truly delighted to (re)introduce our two major keynote presenters:

Anjum Mir

For over 20 years, Anjum Mir has supported parents in establishing healthy home rhythms as a parent and child teacher and educational consultant. Her teaching experience has taken her from public and private schools to Waldorf Education, which she discovered while looking for an educational system that honored the development and spiritual well-being of her first child. A mother of four, she is currently School Co- coordinator at Westside Waldorf School in Los Angeles. She is on the board of WECAN and several other education-focused organizations and is involved in teacher education and training. She has worked intimately with over 500 families helping them facilitate space for children to unfold in their development. Anjum draws from her work with Pikler, Waldorf methods, meditation, non-violent communication, Positive Discipline, and her own spiritual path to support families and teachers.

https://waldorfearlychildhood.org/about-wecan/about-us/

Baba the Storyteller

Baba has been a professional speaker since 1994 and is one of the few recognized U.S. born practitioners of the ancient West African storytelling craft known as Jaliyaa. He has received numerous awards over the years for his work as a folklorist, traditional harpist, storyteller, community activist and volunteer. Baba has presented in thousands of schools and other institutions all across the world, including Waldorf schools and conferences. He presents deep truths about being human and our ask as educators through engaged and engaging storytelling.

https://babathestoryteller.com/home/about-baba/

For more information:

Alliance for Public Waldorf Education

Liz Beaven, Executive Director

Carly Fedor, Administrative Assistant

Alliance for Public Waldorf Education

40 4th St #274

Petaluma, CA 94952

Public Waldorf is a service mark of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and is used pursuant to a license.

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