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The "conveyor belt" method of education means that in first grade you learn this skill, in second grade you learn that skill and so on. Students are expected to master skills at a particular age irrespective of their individual developmental readiness.

You get off the conveyor belt by focusing on the educational needs of each individual student rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach to each age group.

Liber is the Latin word for tree or tree bark, and since tree bark was used to write on and make contracts with, and processed to make paper for more writing and contracts, the word Liber can be associated with those who can read, write and engage in contract. With this definition, in the classical world of Greece and Rome, there were two classes of people: slave and Liber.

Liber is also the root of the phrase "liberal arts", such as in liberal arts colleges. As Robert M. Hutchins, former president of the University of Chicago put it, "... liberal education ... is the education that prepares us to be free men. You have to have this education if you are going to be an effective citizen of a democracy; for citizenship requires that ...  you do not leave your duties to be performed by others ... A free society is composed of freemen. To be free, you have to be educated for freedom."

Becoming Liber means getting the kind of education required to remain free: knowledge gained from the study of the classics of history, law, government, and the arts.

Yes, unless your student is enrolled with a charter school (e.g., Ocean Grove or Connecting Waters). Charter school students may only enroll in LEAD Center enrichment classes.

No, charter school funds may only be used to pay for LEAD Center enrichment classes.

1. Lecture — Lectures consist of one person talking while the students take notes. There may be some questions answered at the end. The traditional lecture is available in written form, as well, so that the audience can extend beyond the classroom.
2. Tutorial — A tutorial is a mentor and one to six students discussing a classic they have all read. The subject of discussion can also be a work of art or music that all of the participants have experienced. The goal of the tutorial is to discuss how the classic applies to their lives in real and important ways; the participants seek truth and knowledge from the classic in order to live better lives and be better people.
3. Group Discussion — A group discussion is similar to a tutorial with 6-30 participants. One person acts as the moderator, maintaining order without turning the discussion into a lecture.
4. Testing — The purpose of testing is to assess the student's acquisition of knowledge and ability to communicate it and apply it. Essay exams measure the student's ability to organize and communicate what they have learned. Oral exams add the dimensions of performance, thinking on one's feet and verbal persuasion. Multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank are avoided as these demonstrate very little ability to think and apply what has been learned.
5. Coaching — A coach is a caring, nurturing guide who knows the student's strengths and challenges. A great coach helps students integrate their academic learning into the applied part of their education and into their lives. Coaches inspire us and challenge us to go beyond what we believe to be the limits of our ability

1. Classics not textbooks — As students become familiar with and eventually conversant with the great ideas of humanity, they will learn how to think, how to lead, and how to become great.
2. Mentors not professors — A professor stands in front of the class and teaches what he knows. A mentor works alongside the student, reading what the student reads, guiding the student along their journey toward greatness.
3. Quality not conformity — Leaders do not measure themselves against the achievements of others; they always strive to do their personal best - to exceed their previous performance.
4. Structure time not content — A true scholar sets aside sufficient time each day for their studies. They are not overly rigid in what is to be studied, but leave themselves free to follow inspiration and curiosity.
5. Simple not complex — Great educations do not require an overly-embellished curriculum or highly specialized equipment. Read, write, discuss. Repeat.
6. Inspire not require — A lifelong love of learning results when teachers enthusiastically share their passions with their students. Love cannot be compelled.
7. You not them — Great teachers must be examples of everything they expect students to become. Great learners seek to apply each truth discovered to their own lives. Great leaders strive to live the principles they espouse before advocating them to others.

Yes, we plan on providing sub-domains for each LCS Foundation class. Some school-wide projects may also have their own sub-domain. Students will be able to create new content for the class and project sites. We hope this will provide an exciting alternative to the classic foamboard and posterboard project displays.