Reggio-Inspired Network of Minnesota

A dynamic forum focused on the experience of childhood and the process of learning

Committees
The Reggio-Inspired Network of Minnesota is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Most of our work occurs in committees, where issues are studied, proposals developed and activities implemented. We are looking for a wide range of people with varied skill sets to join our work. We need people who are willing to collaborate, to do some planning up front, jump in and learn as they go. We would like to hear from you. There are no fees or dues involved, just an interest in learning and growing together. Help us grow our active and vibrant collaborative.

If you are interested in volunteering to support the Network, please email the chair of the relevant committee. If you have general questions or would like to contribute to the Network in another way, please contact board members at reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com.

Committees

Resource Development

To develop diverse sources of financial and material support to sustain the Network
Budgeting, grant writing, fund raising

Contact Marty Watson martywatson549@gmail.com

Outreach & Growth

To plan events, promote growth in Reggio-inspired knowledge and practice and expand the Network
Event planning, knowledge of the Reggio Emilia educational project, community organizing

Contact Heidi Wolf hwolf@bsmschool.org

Communications

To make the work of the Network visible, coordinate communication, improve tools to highlight and elevate the work of the Network and build relationships
Writing, editing, research, graphic arts, social media, information/project management

Contact Lani Shapiro lani.shapiro@gmail.com

Loose Parts Laboratory Materials Center

To develop and grow offerings of materials and workshops
Curate, maintain and display materials

Contact the LPL committee at loosepartslabmn@gmail.com.

Present or Host: Share your knowledge or experience

The Outreach and Growth Committee plans Monthly Gatherings for each school year, some of which include the Zoom platform. This means that you can participate as a host/presenter even if you are not living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area. Presentations need to include and build on Reggio principles and may include past or current work or area of study. Presentations may include a variety of approaches, including discussion, hands-on experiences or digital media.

Please consider this as a personal challenge to lead or co-lead a Network event. Some questions you might consider:

What have you been exploring and learning with your children?
What conversations have given you insight into their theories?
How are the Hundred Languages expressed in your setting?
What strategies, intentions and hypotheses have you discussed as a staff?
What have you struggled with and created solutions around?
What other learning stories could you tell?
A stipend ($150 - $200) is available, with additional funds if your presentation has Parent Aware/Develop MN approval.

Proposals for presentations will be welcomed until June 1, each year. We look forward to engaging with participants from all over the U.S. and the world. Submit a proposal

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