Welcome to the Summa Institute

The Summa Institute is:

• The Summa Academy
A unique educational environment for students age 5-12 and their families. Using the holistic approach of Natural Learning Relationships, the Academy nurtures the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual development of its students in multi-age classrooms that have a low teacher-to-student ratio.

• Summa Family & Professional Development Center
A rich resource of continuing education and training for professionals interested in fully nurturing the children in their care. The center offers seminars, workshops, retreats, internships, and materials for teachers and counselors.

• Summa Research Core
A formal framework for analysis, evaluation, and improvement of our Natural Learning Relationships pedagogy and family programs. The Research Core shares results and findings with families, scholars, policymakers, and the public.