Updated 2026-06-27

2026 Global Self-Directed Democratic School Conference

A biennial opportunity for educators from Sudbury, Self-Directed, and Democratic Schools to come together in person and share their knowledge and experience.
Tallgrass Sudbury School organizer
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Jul 22, 2026, 5:00pm — Jul 26, 2026, 5:00pm CDT
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100 6th Avenue
La Grange, IL  60525
United States

Description

A biennial opportunity for educators from Sudbury, Self-Directed, and Democratic Schools to come together in person and share their knowledge and experience, the 2026 Global Self-Directed Democratic School Conference comes to the Chicagoland area, hosted by Tallgrass Sudbury School!

This eagerly awaited conference will include breakout sessions on topics related to democratic schooling, networking opportunities with educators from around the world of self-directed education, and an exciting array of featured sessions and excursions. Featured events include a panel on SDE research, a presentation from Sudbury International, a unique optional excursion aboard a 150-ft tall ship, and is highlighted by Saturday Night’s keynote speaker, the author of “Free to Learn”, Dr. Peter Gray.

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