Welcome to the Albany Free School
Inspiring Lifelong Learning and Empowerment to Generations of Young Leaders.
About AFS
At The Albany Free School (AFS), we revolutionize education by fostering an environment where learning is driven by the innate curiosity and interests of each student. As a pioneer in self-directed education and learning, we are committed to nurturing learners who are not only academically capable, but ready to become emotionally intelligent, creative, and socially responsible.
Self-directed learning (SDL) is AFS’s educational approach that places the learner at the helm of their own educational journey, emphasizing autonomy and personal responsibility. SDL is characterized by the learner's initiative in diagnosing learning needs, formulating goals, identifying resources, selecting learning strategies, and evaluating outcomes.
Benefits of the AFS Education
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Installation of Hope
SDL at the Albany Free School provides fertile ground for instilling hope in our young learners by giving control over their educational paths to envision a future shaped by their aspirations and efforts.
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Self-Empowerment
AFS empowers learners with an internal focus that drives development towards achievement of their most precious hopes, dreams, and aspirations. This intrinsic motivation is essential for cultivating active development and honing performance capabilities aligned with passions and interests.
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Continuity of Continuous Care
This tailored process encourages learners to seek knowledge and opportunities throughout their lives, bridging formal education and lifelong personal and professional learning pursuits.
Bringing Books & Breakfast to the Community!
The Books & Breakfast program brings reading, delicious breakfast, family and community all together in the same room. It gives kids a chance to take home books to read with their friends and families, encouraging them to focus on reading development skills and creating positive relationships with people they trust and love.
Often, a local community member will read a book during the event. These programs usually meet on Saturday mornings in Catskill, Hudson, Albany, and Akron, OH.
