Renewal Courses Week-long, certificate earning professional development courses designed to nourish and inspire your body, soul, and spirit. Deepen your relationship with Waldorf education and anthroposophy, through community connections and engagement with the arts. Welcome to Renewal Renewal Courses offer a nourishing, practical, and inspiring professional development experience rooted in Waldorf pedagogy. Designed to support educators in preparing for the year ahead, Renewal Courses bring together teachers from around the world in a shared experience of learning, artistry, and connection. Courses offer educators the opportunity to step back, reconnect with purpose, and prepare thoughtfully for the year ahead—whether you join us in person or online. Grounded in best practices in Waldorf education and responsive to the needs of today’s classrooms, each course supports teachers in deepening their understanding of child development through the lens of anthroposophy and engagement with the arts, strengthening curriculum practice across all core subjects, and renewing confidence in their work. Through guided study, practical application, and shared inquiry, participants engage in meaningful professional learning that honors both individual pathways and collective wisdom. Wherever and however you join us, you’ll be part of a vibrant learning community dedicated to meeting children and students with clarity, creativity, and care. What are Renewal Courses? Renewal Courses are designed to meet the different needs of class teachers, special subject teachers, pedagogical leaders, homeschool parents, mentors, and teacher trainees who are serving in both independent and public Waldorf education. Each summer, hundreds of educators join us from across the U.S. and many countries worldwide, forming a vibrant global community of practice, both in-person and online. What Is a Renewal Course? A Renewal Course integrates pedagogy, artistic engagement, movement, best practices, and inner life development into a whole-teacher experience. In every Renewal Course, participants will explore: Child development and age-appropriate learning Core academic subjects (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science) through a Waldorf pedagogical lens Social–emotional learning practices that support healthy classroom relationships and culture Differentiated teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students Artistic and movement-based approaches that support engagement and learning Practical guidance for the year ahead through suggested block planning and classroom inspirations Connection and collaboration with educators teaching the same grade or walking similar professional paths What You’ll Take Home Every Renewal Course is designed to support you before, during, and long after the summer experience. All Renewal Courses In-Person and Online Provide Clear curriculum frameworks for your grade or focus area Practical teaching approaches, strategies and lesson planning ideas Renewed confidence and clarity for the year ahead New found collegial connections with fellow educators and mentors Year-long access to electronic resources Artistic inspiration and embodied learning experiences Downloadable curriculum resources and teaching materials Inspiration drawn from shared space, place, and community Tuition, Financial Aid, and Policies Tuition In-Person Renewal Courses Grades 1–5, Teaching Special Subject Classes, Movement Through the Grades: $950 + $25 materials and campus fee Grades 6–8: $965 + $25 materials and campus fee Online Renewal Courses Grades 1–5: $650 Grades 6–8: $675 Community Gatherings only $75 Group Discount   Register 3 individuals from the same school or organization and receive a 10% discount off all three tuitions using the code: Ren26Help  For enrollment and payment in Canadian currency, receive 20% discount by using the code: CAD2USD Enjoy both weeks of Renewal Courses and receive 10% off using the code: 2wksRC26  International Scholarships are available, please contact karen@centerforanthroposophy.org to apply.    Financial Aid Limited scholarships available. Click here to apply for Financial Aid Cancellation Policy Requests received at least 30 days before the registration deadline will result in a full refund, less $75 cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted if cancellation is received within 30 days of the program start date or while in session.  A Renewal Course integrates pedagogy, artistic engagement, movement, best practices, and inner life development into a whole-teacher experience. Child development and age-appropriate learning Core academic subjects (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science) through a Waldorf pedagogical lens Social–emotional learning practices that support healthy classroom relationships and culture Differentiated teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students Artistic and movement-based approaches that support engagement and learning Practical guidance for the year ahead through suggested block planning and classroom inspirations Connection and collaboration with educators teaching the same grade or walking similar professional paths Every Renewal Course is designed to support you before, during, and long after the summer experience. Clear curriculum frameworks for your grade or focus area Practical teaching approaches, strategies and lesson planning ideas Renewed confidence and clarity for the year ahead New found collegial connections with fellow educators and mentors Year-long access to electronic resources Artistic inspiration and embodied learning experiences Downloadable curriculum resources and teaching materials Inspiration drawn from shared space, place, and community Tuition In-Person Renewal Courses Grades 1–5, Teaching Special Subject Classes, Movement Through the Grades: $950 + $25 materials and campus fee Grades 6–8: $965 + $25 materials and campus fee Online Renewal Courses Grades 1–5: $650 Grades 6–8: $675 Community Gatherings only $75 Group Discount   Register 3 individuals from the same school or organization and receive a 10% discount off all three tuitions using the code: Ren26Help  For enrollment and payment in Canadian currency, receive 20% discount by using the code: CAD2USD Enjoy both weeks of Renewal Courses and receive 10% off using the code: 2wksRC26  International Scholarships are available, please contact karen@centerforanthroposophy.org to apply.    Financial Aid Limited scholarships available. Click here to apply for Financial Aid Cancellation Policy Requests received at least 30 days before the registration deadline will result in a full refund, less $75 cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted if cancellation is received within 30 days of the program start date or while in session.  REGISTER NOW! HOUSING & MEALS RESERVATIONS Karen Atkinson Director of Renewal Contact Karen directly with questions about the program. Two Ways to Participate In-Person June 28 – Friday, July 3, 2026 Wilton, NH Week 1: Renewal and Inspiration In-Person An immersive, community-centered experience with daily intellectual and artistic practice, movement, keynote lectures, community singing, and … Continue reading Renewal Courses