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. Our Renewal Summer Courses are designed to deepen and refresh your Waldorf teaching practice. While participants from all backgrounds are welcome, these courses are intended to supplement and build upon foundational Waldorf teacher training, rather than replace it. This ensures that participants can fully engage with the curriculum and apply it effectively in their classrooms. 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 2027 Tuition and Registration Save the dates: in person June 27 – July 2, 2027 in Wilton, NH, and online July 5 – 9, 2027. Tuition and registration details for Renewal 2027 are coming soon. Questions? Contact Karen Atkinson, Director of Renewal, using the form on this page. 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 2027 Tuition and Registration Save the dates: in person June 27 – July 2, 2027 in Wilton, NH, and online July 5 – 9, 2027. Tuition and registration details for Renewal 2027 are coming soon. Questions? Contact Karen Atkinson, Director of Renewal, using the form on this page. Karen Atkinson Director of Renewal Contact Karen directly with questions about the program. Two Ways to Participate In-Person June 27 – July 2, 2027 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 shared wholesome meals. LEARN MORE Online July 5 – 9, 2027 From Your Own Chosen Location Week 2: Renewal and Inspiration Online Global connection. Live learning: Virtual, interactive Renewal Courses for Grades 1–8, offering global connection, pedagogical depth, and year-long access to resources. LEARN MORE Testimonies from our In-Person Participants “This Waldorf training was absolutely incredible—truly inspiring, deeply educational, and beautifully delivered. It was rich with wisdom and practical knowledge, and I felt fully supported throughout the experience. Every question I had was answered with care and depth, and I left with even more insight than I could have hoped for. I now feel renewed, inspired, and fully prepared to step into the fourth-grade year with confidence and clarity. With all the resources and guidance shared, this training has been a transformative and empowering experience. I’m so grateful for the opportunity.” “Renewal delivers every time! I come in hoping for inspiration, new materials, revisions of old material, community, new perspectives, and collective spirit – but no expectation! My … Continue reading Renewal Courses