by Karen Atkinson, Director of Renewal Courses, Center for Anthroposophy
Summer is a sacred time in the rhythm of the year—a chance to rest, reflect, and prepare.
At the heart of this season, we invite you to step into an experience designed not only to replenish your spirit, but to deepen your relationship with Waldorf education and anthroposophy through community, conversation, and the arts.
Renewal Courses with Center for Anthroposophy are week-long professional development seminars open to Waldorf educators, administrators, parents, trustees, artists, and seekers alike.
Whether you are new to Waldorf education or a long-time practitioner, Renewal Courses offer a space to engage meaningfully with your path, your practice, and a vibrant community of others who are seeking the same goal.
This summer, choose from a wide variety of in-depth courses—available both in-person and online—offered over two independent weeks. From preparing for Grades 1–8, to exploring the Waldorf Journey from Grades 1-12, Renewal Courses provide the practical tools, philosophical depth, and human connection that help you grow both personally and professionally.
Each course offers:
- Inspiring Instruction grounded in anthroposophy and practical tools for the classroom
- Resources and Materials to support your year ahead
- Artistic Engagement led by Narsingh Khalsa
- Teaching Music and Singing with Meg O’Dell
- Teaching Science in Grades 6, 7, & 8 with Will Minehart
- A 30-hour Professional Development Certificate for professional growth and recognition
- Connection with a Broader Community of educators and thinkers
- Daily Community Gatherings that bring everyone together in warmth and shared purpose
- Innovative Classroom Strategies designed to support a variety of learning differences in students today
- Whether you’re from an independent or public Waldorf school, homeschooling your child, serving as a teacher, administrator, or loving supporter of this movement, Renewal Courses welcome you.
Each day begins in community:
- Morning Dialogues with Dr. Chérie Rivers and Dr. Alison Henry invites you into Decolonial Dialogues on Waldorf Education, exploring inner work and curriculum development aligned with AWSNA’s 8th Principle and The Alliance’s Core Principles.
- Midday Singing brings joyful harmonies to lift our spirits and deepen our connections.
- Course-Specific Sessions with place-based curriculum facilitators help move theory into practice in a supported and intentional way.
Additional offerings at Renewal are a time to go deeper. Highlights include:
- A special lecture with Dr. Adam Blanning on Understanding Learning and Behavioral Differences in Children Today
- Peer working sessions for shared reflection and practical planning
- Wellness offerings to nourish your body, mind, and spirit
If you attend in person, you’ll have access to a rich array of self-care opportunities—your chance to truly rest, replenish, and nourish your work-life balance. Choose from:
- Holistic Custom Facial
- Healing Massage
- Sound Healing
- Forest Bathing Explorations
- Guided Bird Walks
- Artistic Engagement for the Soul
Because we believe that who you are matters, and in caring for ourselves, we care more deeply for those in our schools and communities.
Renewal Courses are where connection, courage, and creativity meet. Whether you’re preparing to teach or seeking spiritual and artistic nourishment, there’s a place for you in the Renewal Community.
Let this summer be a time to reconnect with your purpose, your path, and the shared journey of Waldorf education.
We can’t wait to welcome you! 
