Grad Refresher Course

AHE is excited to announce a Graduate Refresher Course on the Extra Lesson for the 2026-27 school year.

We invite teachers who have training in Extra Lesson to review concepts and core exercises, and gain clarity on how to bring this work most effectively to individuals and whole classes. Gathering together with colleagues to share and support each other is crucial as we work in service to children, teachers and schools. We will also include related exercises that support developmental movement integration in early childhood and the grades.

Applicants must have a certificate of completion from an Extra Lesson training or a certificate of substantial course hours.  When you fill out the application form, include a copy of your certificate if available, otherwise email it to su@healingeducation.org

A free open house discussing this program took place online on August 22, 2026. You can watch the recording here

Six Saturday mornings for 2.5 hours.
$100 for an individual session
$450 (total if you pay up front for all 6)

We also encourage people to “bring a buddy for free”, meaning that each partner pays half the full price for all six. The buddy also needs to have an E.L. training, and fill out an application form.  List each other in the “buddy” item on the form.  When paying for the course, one buddy should pay and be reimbursed by the other one.

Practical information:

Attending all sessions is recommended, but sessions can be taken individually.
The sessions will be recorded for registered attendees to access.
Limited tuition assistance is available.

All sessions will occur on SATURDAYS at 10 AM ET.

Session details:

• September 26, 2026 Mary Jo Oresti will discuss the history and principles of Extra Lesson
  Betty Jane Enno will address Early Childhood needs
• October 24, 2026 Focus on grades 1, 2, and 3
• November 21, 2026 Focus on grade 3 to 5
• January 23, 2027 Focus on grades 6-8
• February 27, 2027 Focus on upper grades and adolescents
• April 3, 2027 Overview, School Readiness, Q&A