Welcome to the Summa Institute
The Summa Institute creates opportunities for the emergence of self-knowledge at every age and stage of development. We are the first educational institute supporting children, families, and professionals, sustained by mutual respect in which inspiration and wisdom emerge.
We are grounded in the Natural Learning Relationshipstm approach to human development. Our vision of education includes these three integrated components:
• The Summa Academy
A unique educational environment for students age 5-14 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. Coming fall 2012.
• Summa 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.
