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Introducing Alcove!

Coming in March 2026
Online Learning Community
A Small Group for Girls, Ages 9-12

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About the Program

  • Interactive co-learning space exclusively for girls, ages 9-12.

  • Limited to eight (8) students, Alcove presents a safe, low-stress space for learning with peers. 

  • Facilitated by experienced educator Beth Hankoff (see ABOUT tab for more).

  • What to expect:

    • Group discussions

    • Interactive activities

    • Learning reflections journal

    • Students choose learning topics and a project to share their learning 

  • ​​CurioQuest App Included: Learn about topics that interest you in a safe, age-restricted app. Students and parents will have free access to my proprietary app called CurioQuest. The app allows students to search the internet for a topic of interest and receive links to kid-friendly content, including photos, articles, and videos. Parents will have access to a parent portal where they can view their child's progress and change content and screen time settings

  • Students with learning differences are always welcome! Please email me if you have questions about goodness of fit: Beth@EncourageEducation.net

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​​​​Pilot Program

  • The pilot will run from March 5 to March 26, 2026, on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (PDT/PST)

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  • The special, low price for this four-week pilot is $48! By joining the pilot, you and your child will also have the opportunity to help shape the program.

  • I will hold info sessions in January on Zoom: Friday, January 16th at 7:00 pm, and Friday, January 30th at noon. (You can use the interest form to sign up.) At these meetings, I will show examples of the activities and the app, and you and your child can ask questions. You will also be able to schedule a private meeting with me if you have additional questions or if you are unable to attend the scheduled meeting times.

  • After the pilot is over, I will schedule a meeting to receive parent and student ideas for changes and interest in continuing.

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​TO SIGN UP FOR AN INFO SESSION, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM: 

Alcove Interest Form

Have questions? Please email me at Beth@EncourageEducation.net

THANK YOU!

Contact me: Beth Hankoff /   beth@encourageeducation.net  /  San Jose, CA  

 

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