DTE Forest School provides an alternative choice in education for children in grades K-5 through an immersive outdoor experience because we believe that children learn best when: 

• the tempo of school life is slowed and oriented to a seasonal rhythm

• they are trusted to follow their interests and learn at their own pace

• the focus on is on place-based experiential learning

• they have opportunities for cross pollination of grades and ages

• they are part of diverse community and cared for and taught by different supportive adults