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Join early childhood educators Meggan Gill, Rie Seo, and Motria Shuhan for a wondrous journey! Deepen or launch your teaching career by exploring the essential elements of Waldorf early childhood education. This weeklong course is designed to impart a deep understanding of child development, teacher development, and Waldorf early childhood education through presentation, conversation, and hands-on activities such as circle time, handwork, movement, and singing. For more information and to register, visit our event page or contact Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20.

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Join early childhood educators Somer Serpe and Leslie Wetzonis Woolverton for an introductory online course designed specifically for Waldorf Early Childhood Assistant Teachers. This program is offered in two parts: a three-day August intensive introducing the principles of Waldorf early childhood development and the essential qualities of the Waldorf early childhood environment, followed by two fall follow-up sessions to support teachers after they have entered the classroom. Participants will explore the essential themes of Waldorf Early Childhood education—child development, meeting the young child, and caring relationships—through presentation, conversation, and practical examples. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.soundcirclecenter.org or email info@soundcirclecenter.org.

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Join Lisa Miccio, Katherine Scharff, and Sara Cameron as we explore assistant teaching in the Waldorf ECE classroom. This online hybrid course combines pre-recorded videos with live online sessions where you can learn and ask questions about child development, the essential aspects of our curriculum, and how to partner with the lead teacher to care for the children in front of you. To learn more and register, visit our workshops page, email us at info@sophiashearth.org, or give us a call at 603-357-3755.

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Join Jane Swain, Katherine Scharff, Margit Foster, and Michelle Brooks for our 9-month immersive online course that provides both personal support through mentoring and live group lectures that focus on child development in the first three years of life. Through group discussion, mentor meetings, lecture, and experiential activities, you will learn about gross and fine motor development, infant reflexes, sensory development, and how to support the youngest children in your care. To learn more and register, visit our website, email us at info@sophiashearth.org, or give us a call at 603-357-3755.

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Develop your understanding of the artistry and sensitivity needed to build a warm, safe, and enlivening space for the young children in your care. Join us this fall to step into the world of Waldorf early childhood education. BACWTT supports early childhood education by helping assistants acquire the skills and enthusiasm that are vitally important to healthy, thriving programs. For more information or to register, please visit our registration page or contact Tiffany Lee at tiffany@bacwtt.org or (415) 479-4400.

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Join Sunbridge reps including Early Childhood program directors Nancy Blanning, Leslie Burchell-Fox ’96, and Rie Seo ’18 for conversation and Q&A about next summer’s teacher education program and other professional development opportunities at Sunbridge for Waldorf early childhood educators. Held virtually over Zoom.
For information/registration, visit our website or contact Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x720..

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A series of six two-hour-long, topic-focused Saturday workshops facilitated by Nancy Blanning for early childhood educators and early grades teachers. Held virtually over Zoom.
For information/registration, visit our website or contact Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x720.

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Join us for our annual gathering dedicated to the art of nurturing resilient children and strengthening the will forces at the heart of their development. Our keynote speaker, Annie Bosque, will share new perspectives and practices in encouraging these capacities in children based on her personal research and experience. The conference will include artistic workshops, heart-centered conversations, our annual Roses and Thorns, and a celebration of 100 years of Waldorf Early Childhood education. For more information, please visit our website or contact Tiffany Lee at tiffany@bacwtt.org or (415) 479-4400.

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Join our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses as an auditor—open to Waldorf educators and those interested in anthroposophy and Waldorf Education. This November at the Vancouver Waldorf School: Grade One Readiness and Storytelling and Puppetry for the Older Child with Ruth Ker; Nutrition with Astrid Lackner; Woodworking for the Young Child with Herb Walsh. For more information and to register, visit our website or contact Debbie Laurin: debbielaurin@westcoastinstitute.org or Rose Maynard: rosemaynard@westcoastinstitute.org 

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An in-person, interactive workshop for new and prospective Waldorf teachers, staffers, Board members, parents, and anyone looking to explore the basis and the basics of Waldorf education.With special BOGO free offer for schools! 
For information/registration, visit our website or contact Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x720. 

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Join our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses as an auditor—open to Waldorf educators and those interested in anthroposophy and Waldorf Education. This February at the Vancouver Waldorf School: Child Contemplation, Healing Modalities, and Understanding Children’s Drawings with Laurie Clark; Children’s Illnesses with Debbie Laurin; Anthroposophy and Waldorf Education with Ruth Ker and Rose Maynard.  For more information and to register, visit our website or contact Debbie Laurin: debbielaurin@westcoastinstitute.org or Rose Maynard: rosemaynard@westcoastinstitute.org

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Join our part-time Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training: Birth to Seven, with a Birth to Three Option. New cohort beginning summer, 2027, with in-person sessions in Duncan on Vancouver Island and in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Earn a Birth to Three Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate, or a Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate recognised by AWSNA, WECAN and IASWECE. For more information and to apply, visit our website or contact Debbie Laurin: debbielaurin@westcoastinstitute.org or Rose Maynard: rosemaynard@westcoastinstitute.org