Curriculum
What is taught, and how
Education is the public purpose of LASC. Classes, workshops, and forums are planned, hosted, and reviewed — not informal conversation with a cover charge. This page is the curriculum overview a funder or partner can read.
Four Strands
The course of study
Every session on the calendar sits in one of these strands. Together they teach communication, community ethics, supervised skill, and leadership.
Communication and boundaries
Instructor-led classes on listening, personal boundaries, conflict resolution, and how to participate in a group without harming others.
Community ethics
Year-round fundamentals: shared vocabulary, community standards, informed decision-making, and trauma-informed hosting practices.
Applied skills
Supervised, instructor-guided practice one to two times per month. Safety protocols, technique, risk awareness, and responsible use of tools and space.
Leadership and peer learning
Facilitated peer forums and a monthly online dialogue so members across the Northeast can study communication and community leadership without travel.
Syllabus
Formats and frequency
This is the standing educational calendar. Exact titles appear on the public Events page. Fees are listed there as well.
| Format | What is taught | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor-led classes | Communication, boundaries, community ethics, group facilitation | 2–3 per month |
| Fundamentals series | Shared language, community standards, informed decision-making | Year-round |
| Applied skills workshops | Supervised practice, safety protocols, technique, risk awareness | 1–2 per month |
| Peer discussion forums | Facilitated peer learning and Q&A — not unmoderated conversation | Monthly |
| Online leadership dialogues | Interpersonal communication and community leadership for regional members | Monthly, remote |
Who Teaches
Hosts, not entertainers
Sessions are led by the core team, trained volunteer hosts, or outside presenters who apply and are reviewed. Presenters agree to the Code of Conduct and to a written session plan before they are scheduled.
If you teach adult education in communication, ethics, facilitation, or related skills and want to offer a session, use the presenter application.
How We Evaluate
What we can show a funder
- A public calendar with titles, dates, and fees
- Attendance records for members and guests
- Host debrief after each session
- Written incident reporting when something goes wrong
- Board review of membership, curriculum, and finances
- No annual dues — program fees only, so access stays measurable
Learning Conditions
The room has rules so learning can happen
These are operating standards, not slogans. They protect participants, neighbors, and the educational purpose of the site.
- Age and identityAdult programs are 18+. We verify age. Family Days are the only line that includes children, and those children remain in the care of the adult who brought them.
- Code of ConductWritten rules on respectful participation, privacy of other attendees, and safety of the site. Harassment, discrimination, and violence are grounds for removal.
- Trained hostsA host is present at every session. First aid, AED, and emergency resources are on site.
- PrivacyNo recording without permission. The Lodge address is shared with registered participants to protect attendees and neighboring residents.
- AccountabilityIncident reports go to the board. Outcomes can include coaching, suspension, or removal from membership.