Q: Over the course of your career, what roads led you to Eagle Rock School? A: Growing up, I went to a public high school, then went to Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. I didn’t want to go to college. I lost my father when I was 15 and was adrift in knowing what I wanted […]
NESTLED AWAY IN THE MOUNTAINS OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, a “final chance,” residential learning environment is reimagining what it means to educate young learners. And, they have been doing so since 1993. With only 72 learners in attendance at any given time, Eagle Rock School prides itself on accepting learners who “demonstrate a passion and motivation […]
By Laura Melillo Over 20 years ago, Dominique worked as a design consultant alongside architect David Barrett (of Barrett Studios), and architect and planner Jeff Winston, during the original design and construction of Eagle Rock School, located in Estes Park, Colorado. This year, Jeff Winston co-instructed a class on intentional design & architecture to Eagle Rock students, and […]
by Nic Wackerly With the closing of the 72nd trimester for Eagle Rock High School, seven students earned their high school diplomas. The graduation ceremony on Aug. 11 was a celebration of the students, staff and fellows that contribute to the success of Eagle Rock. “Looking at these graduates today, and while there still is […]
By Nic Wackerly Eagle Rock School in Estes Park is approaching their summer break and graduation. The school operates on a trimester schedule. Each trimester includes three months of school in Estes and a one month break. However, the uniqueness of Eagle Rock extends beyond the schedule. The program is focused on helping students that […]
She credits a “last chance” high school, Eagle Rock School in Estes Park, with “saving my life.”
by Anastacia Galloway Reed Years ago at a breakfast meeting during a Winter Meeting, Jonett Miniel brought together some folks working with pre-service educators. On June 19 & 20, 2017 we hosted our second summer retreat at Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center. Along with Eagle Rock staff Anastacia Reed, Michael Soguero and Dan Condon, SRI […]
The Professional Development Center at Eagle Rock and Estes Park Schools have created a partnership that allows Estes Park to benefit from the nationally-renowned work done by Eagle Rock. Together, Estes Park School District R-3 and Eagle Rock used a process of Neighborhood Learning Conversations. These conversations helped the District discover what skills the Estes […]
Friends & Family of Eagle Rock, Next year marks the 25th anniversary of Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center — a quarter century of engagement with students and PDC partners! We ask that you please save the date and join us in Estes Park on Saturday, June 30, 2018, to commemorate this exciting milestone. […]
by Tom Vander Ark Life is integrated. Why isn’t learning? Discipline-based learning was popularized in the mid 19th century. Disciplines were locked into place by course and credit structures a century ago. While experts would argue that disciplines have unique epistemologies worth exploring, the drawbacks of a discipline-based approach have long outlasted the benefits. It dampens […]