Thomas Armstrong

"So much of what goes on in our society works to pressure people into meeting rigid expectations for behavior, learning, and development. The reality, though, is that individuals grow and learn in remarkably different ways. When we allow people to develop according to their natural rhythms, and learn in their own unique way, we make it possible for them to achieve a sense of meaning in their lives, and enable them to share their remarkable gifts with the broader culture, thus making the world a better place in which to live.''

The American Institute for Learning and Human Development is dedicated to cultivating this vision by advocating for developmentally appropriate practices and rich learning environments in education and parenting. It seeks to accomplish this mission by providing timely, practical, and cutting-edge information to educators and parents through the medium of conference presentations, professional development workshops, and training programs, as well as through th