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SUMMARY:Teachers Conference - Calling It Like It Is: Uncovering and Dismantling Racism in the Waldorf Movement
DESCRIPTION:Background \nThe protests that followed the killings of members of our Black communities in spring 2020 served to wake many people up to the realities of racism in America—realities to which the Waldorf movement has not been immune. Accepting the fact that racism exists within Waldorf Education and taking on the work of recognizing and eradicating it from our classrooms is a goal to which we must commit ourselves if we are to truly educate our children (and ourselves) toward freedom. \nCalling It Like It Is: Uncovering and Dismantling Racism in the Waldorf Movement was first presented by Sunbridge in September 2020. The need for this conference proved to be so widespread\, and the event itself so well-received\, it has been repeated to new audiences several times since. Those who attend any date of this conference will be eligible to attend Calling It Like It Is: Part II—a more in-depth look into topics taken from the event—in 2022-23. \nConference Description  \nOver the course of three one-and-a-half-hour sessions taking place virtually in real-time on Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon\, this conference will: \n\nDefine and articulate the ways many Waldorf school curricula center whiteness and set it up as an ideal\, to the detriment of all;\nUse the frameworks of racial identity formation and biography work to better understand how we become who we are in a racialized society and how that impacts our engagement with the children in our care;\nShare practical tools\, resources\, and success stories with the goal of dismantling racism in Waldorf schools and communities.\n\n  \nFacilitators \nKeelah Helwig is currently an early childhood educator and chair of the Early Childhood program at The Waldorf School of Garden City (her alma mater). Keelah has served as chair of WSGS’s College of Teachers and is a founding member and chair of its Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Committee. She is proud to be a founding member of the Sunbridge Diversity Fund Scholarship Committee and is also a Board trustee of Sunbridge\, AWSNA\, and WECAN. A skilled facilitator\, mentor\, evaluator\, and shepherd\, Keelah is passionate about motivating school communities and inspiring lasting and meaningful change. Following her WSGS graduation\, Keelah earned a BA in theatre from Spelman College and her masters in early childhood education from Sunbridge College. \nVicki Larson served as director of communications and marketing at Green Meadow Waldorf School from 2011-2021 and is a founding member of Sunbridge’s Diversity Fund Scholarship Committee. Vicki\, who has been involved in anti-racism initiatives and community organizing for social justice for more than 20 years\, has been a consultant to Waldorf schools across the US since 2014; she has also held positions in publishing\, resource development\, translation and interpretation (English/Spanish)\, international women’s human rights\, and diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a major in English and minors in religion and women’s studies. \nMeggan Gill became Sunbridge’s director of education and organizational culture in 2021. A specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, she is also a trained Waldorf early childhood educator and currently sits on the WECAN IDEA committee. Meggan’s teaching experience includes most recently serving as lead toddler teacher at City of Lakes Waldorf School and\, from 2009 to 2020\, serving on the faculty of the Brooklyn Waldorf School where she led parent-and-child and kindergarten classes and was active on the Faculty Council. Prior to joining BWS\, Meggan taught kindergarten at the Olympia Waldorf School and parent-and-child and nursery classes at the New Amsterdam School. Meggan earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge. \nHeather Scott is currently a high school humanities teacher at The Waldorf School of San Diego. Heather has taught at WSSD for 17 years\, including graduating two eighth grade classes. Her teaching experience also includes a year spent at The Community School for Creative Education\, a public\, Waldorf-inspired charter in Oakland\, CA. Heather’s interests are in diversifying Waldorf middle- and high-school curricula. She is passionate about supporting anti-racism through a grounding in history and biography and has a decades’ long interest in African-American culture and literature\, especially attuned to Black women writers. Heather earned her BA from Sarah Lawrence College and her MA from The University of New Hampshire\, Durham. \nAll four presenters are members of Alma Partners. \n  \nSchedule \nThis conference will take place in live Zoom sessions. Sessions will not be recorded. \nSessions\nFriday evening\, January 21: 7:00pm-8:30pm ET\nSaturday\, January 22: 10:00-11:30am and 12:30-2:00pm ET \nAll times are US EASTERN \n  \nNOTE ON ATTENDANCE: Due to the sensitive nature of these discussions and because each builds on the next\, we strongly encourage registrants be able to attend all three Zoom sessions. In order to receive a Certificate of Attendance\, you must attend all three sessions.  \n  \nCost \n$160 includes $25 non-refundable registration fee \nDiscount options \nVolume Discount: 15% off for schools sending more than one participant. NOTE: In order to equitably serve as many schools as possible\, this conference is limited to ten (10) attendees from the same school. Should you wish to exceed this cap\, please contact Admissions and Summer Coordinator Barbara Vitale at 845-425-0055 x20 or  info@sunbridge.edu. \nSunbridge Alumni: 15% off for Sunbridge program graduates \nSunbridge Students: Free to students currently enrolled in a Sunbridge teacher education program \nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. Discounts may not be combined. \n  \n\n  \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \n  \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary.  \n 
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/teachers-conference-calling-it-like-it-is-uncovering-and-dismantling-racism-in-the-waldorf-movement-4/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Early Childhood,Grades,High School
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SUMMARY:Critical Thinking on Matters of Financial Sustainability: Applying Concepts of DEI Into Organizational Culture
DESCRIPTION:A school’s organizational culture—including how it approaches recruitment and retention of faculty and students from commonly marginalized and minoritized populations—has a significant impact on its financial sustainability. Through the lens of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion concepts\, this workshop explores how decisions are made and who makes them\, while also examining emergent strategies\, power structures\, and cultural assumptions. \n  \nFacilitators \nMeggan Gill became Sunbridge’s director of education and organizational culture in 2021. A specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion and a member of Alma Partners\, she is also a trained Waldorf early childhood educator\, with over ten years spent as a faculty member of the Brooklyn Waldorf School\, as well as early childhood teaching positions at Olympia Waldorf School\, New Amsterdam School\, and City of Lakes Waldorf School; her leadership positions at these schools included serving on the Faculty Council and Board and as department chair. Meggan has also been active in the wider Waldorf movement as a member of WECAN’s conference planning committee\, presenter and keynote at the annual WECAN conference\, and member of AWSNA’s BIPOC advisory group. She also leads DEI discussions with Sunbridge teacher education students and professional development course and workshop attendees\, and is a member of Sunbridge’s early childhood faculty. Meggan earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge. \n  \nDenese Giordano is a seasoned school administration professional who is currently a consultant as well as ANA coordinator for AWSNA’s mid-Atlantic region. Denese has been in the workforce for over four decades\, including 34 years spent working with mission-based organizations in the non-profit independent school realm\, honing her skills in program development\, budget strategies\, and long-term planning. She specializes in establishing healthy systems in finance\, human resources\, administrative operations\, and outreach and development efforts. A graduate of Kenyon College\, Denese completed the Foundation Studies Course at The Waldorf School of Garden City\, the school from which her four daughters graduated\, providing her a parent’s (client) perspective and gratitude for Waldorf education. \n  \nPresented over Zoom\, there is a cap of 22 participants. This workshop will not be recorded. \nTiming \nFriday\, March 18: 7pm-8:30pm ET\nSaturday\, March 19: 10am-11:30am ET and 12:30pm-2 pm ET \nIn order to receive a Certificate of Attendance\, you must attend all three Zoom sessions.  \nCost \n$160 includes non-refundable $25 registration fee \nDiscounts \nFree to current Sunbridge program students\n15% off for Sunbridge program graduates\n15% off for schools sending two or more registrants. Should you wish to send more than four registrants from your school\, please contact Barbara Vitale at 845-425-0055 x20 or info@sunbridge.edu. \nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. Discounts may not be combined. \n  \n\n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \n  \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/critical-thinking-on-matters-of-financial-sustainability-applying-concepts-of-dei-into-organizational-culture/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Leadership
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SUMMARY:Waldorf High School Teacher Education Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour over Zoom and learn all about our new diploma program for Waldorf high school educators\, now accepting applications for July 2022 enrollment. Program director Steve Sagarin\, along with fellow core faculty members Gary Banks and Heather Scott\, will be leading a conversation discussing the program’s goals\, curriculum\, and schedule. Sunbridge representatives will also be available to take your questions on admissions and financial aid. We invite you to join us with video and audio on so we can get to know one another. \nIf you attended our February Open Day\, you are welcome to return for this more focused event. \n  \nSchedule \nZoom Session: Wednesday\, April 6\n7:00pm-8:00pm EASTERN TIME \n  \nREGISTER  \n  \nFor information\, contact Admissions and Summer Coordinator Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/waldorf-high-school-teacher-education-information-session/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,Open Day
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SUMMARY:Open Day
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for our last virtual Open Day of the year. This event is designed to provide an opportunity for interested adults to delve more deeply into the Sunbridge teacher education experience than what can be gleaned by reading through this website. On tap are discussions with program directors and graduates from our Early Childhood and Elementary teacher education programs\, plus presentations on Sunbridge as a whole\, and on our admissions policies and financial aid opportunities. We invite you to join us with video and audio on so we can get to know one another. \n  \nSchedule \nZoom Session: Tuesday\, April 26\n4:00pm-5:45pm EASTERN TIME \n  \nFor information\, contact Admissions and Summer Coordinator Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/open-day-15/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Day
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery / Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:This week’s course is now filled. You may add your name to our waiting list\, as cancellations do occur (be sure to indicate the date of the week you’re looking for on the form). \nFor those who would prefer attending in person\, this course is also being offered on campus from July 24-29. Information here. \n  \nThis course will be taught remotely in real-time. Details here.  \nOpen to everyone\, including current and prospective early childhood educators\, parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers. \nJoin us for a wondrous journey! In this comprehensive course\, you’ll explore the essential elements of Waldorf early childhood education. Through the guidance of highly experienced Waldorf early childhood educators you’ll delve into child development; learn about rhythms\, transitions\, and the cycle of the year; explore the importance of play; examine the inner development of the teacher; experience circle time activities\, lessons in handwork\, art\, and movement\, and the essentials of a morning in a Waldorf early childhood setting; and develop a true practical understanding of Waldorf early childhood education. A perennial Sunbridge summer favorite\, this rich and extensive course has launched many early childhood careers. \nInstructors \nLisa Miccio\, lead\, teaches kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City. She also chairs her school’s DEIJ committee and sits on the Sunbridge Board of Trustees. Prior to joining the Garden City faculty in 2017\, Lisa was on the faculty of Green Meadow Waldorf School for a dozen years. At Green Meadow\, she taught kindergarten and parent and child classes\, served as a co-chair of the early childhood section\, director of early childhood admissions and family programs\, and was a member of the Collegium\, the Collegium Committee\, and the Board of Trustees. Lisa’s teaching experience also includes working at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, Dayspring Community School\, and\, during her 2016-17 sabbatical\, teaching and mentoring in the Kathmandu (Nepal) Waldorf Kindergarten. She holds a BA in English from the College of Charleston\, an MS in Elementary Education from CW Post\, Long Island University\, and an MS in Waldorf Education from Sunbridge College. \nRie Seo teaches kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City.  Before joining the WSGC faculty\, Rie served as the aftercare lead teacher at New Amsterdam School. She also led nursery and parent/child programs at a Waldorf-inspired Japanese Saturday Program in Brooklyn and was the founder and lead teacher for outdoor Waldorf-inspired parent/child classes in Queens. A graduate of Sunbridge’s Early Childhood teacher training\, Rie also earned her BA in drama from Tamagawa University in Tokyo\, Japan\, her MFA in theater design from NYU Tisch School of the Arts\, and a certificate in early childhood education from LifeWays. \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School\, a full WECAN member in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. Prior to Founding AWS\, she spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. Motria also serves as a mentor and educator in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, Motria has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. She completed a three-year Advanced Therapeutic Course for Early Childhood Educators in Denver and her Waldorf Early Childhood training at Sunbridge College. \n \nMeggan Gill became Sunbridge’s director of education and organizational culture in 2021 and is also a member of the Sunbridge teacher education faculty. A specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, she is also a trained Waldorf early childhood educator and currently sits on the WECAN IDEA committee. Meggan’s teaching experience includes most recently serving as lead toddler teacher at City of Lakes Waldorf School and\, from 2009 to 2020\, serving on the faculty of the Brooklyn Waldorf School where she led parent-and-child and kindergarten classes and was active on the Faculty Council. Prior to joining BWS\, Meggan taught kindergarten at the Olympia Waldorf School and parent-and-child and nursery classes at the New Amsterdam School. Meggan earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge. \nParticipants who took this course previously had this to say: \n\nThe Intro to EC course exceeded my expectations. \nAn amazing mix of hands-on experience\, interactive group work\, and lecture content.\nIt was well structured\, the faculty was exceptional and held each class with knowledge\, joy and humor. I appreciated the opportunity we were given to be broken into groups\, discuss topics and get to know more about the participants.\nAmazing. This is one of the best courses I’ve taken in my life.\nI am beyond grateful.\nNot only am I walking away with tools in my pocket\, but with a growth and awareness in myself that I was not expecting.\nLisa is wonderful. I have never met a teacher who in five days would be able to change a group of strangers in such a profound way.\nI really enjoyed Motria’s way of sharing information\, her patience and fluid way of moving through topics. It is clear that she is very passionate about her work and enjoys sharing that with others. \nI loved Rie’s art demos and her ability to bring you into the work (regardless of it being on zoom.) She is clearly passionate and I enjoyed her lessons.\nMeggan’s class was so helpful and insightful. There were so many things about circle time that I didn’t fully understand and this course really helped me learn. I really appreciate the openness\, humor and warmth that she brings to the class.\nThe class was a fun mix of lecture\, break-out groups and experiential learning.\nI found the topics engaging\, loved the puppetry and am thankful for the library of music!\nI really enjoyed attending lectures and the articles that were provided for homework. It was great to dive right in and begin learning more about Waldorf EC. I found everyone to be very passionate and present in the program. I found that I got something out of every class.\nThe entire course was so nourishing and fulfilling. It gave me more than I ever expected. I would suggest this course to all teachers and parents interested in deepening their knowledge in Waldorf EC education. It was truly eye-opening.\nOverall it was an incredibly insightful and grounding experience that left me thirsty for more.\n\nSchedule \nThis course takes place June 19-24 in a synchronous online classroom \nSunday evening: 7-7:30pm technical check-in; first session starts promptly at 7:30 and ends at 9\nMonday-Thursday: 4.5 hours of formal instruction delivered between 10-4:30\nFriday morning: Last session runs 10-12 \nALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE \nNOTE: Additional (optional) sessions may take place late afternoons/evenings. \nCost\n$600 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to your Sunbridge Google Classroom\, and a $60 non-refundable deposit.  \nSee main summer page for discount options. \nNOTE: Participants will be expected to procure some materials to use during their course. A materials list will be sent to you three weeks prior to your course start date. \n  \nThis week’s course is now filled. You may add your name to our waiting list\, as cancellations do occur (be sure to indicate the date of the week you’re looking for on the form). \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/introduction-to-waldorf-early-childhood-education-an-immersion-in-the-world-of-the-waldorf-nursery-kindergarten-5/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Featured,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery / Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:This week’s course is now filled. You may add your name to our waiting list\, as cancellations do occur (be sure to indicate the date of the week you’re looking for on the form). \nNOTE: For those who would prefer attending in person\, this course is also being offered on campus from July 24-29. Information here. \n  \nThis course will be taught remotely in real-time. Details here.  \nOpen to everyone\, including current and prospective early childhood educators\, parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers. \nJoin us for a wondrous journey! In this comprehensive course\, you’ll explore the essential elements of Waldorf early childhood education. Through the guidance of highly experienced Waldorf early childhood educators you’ll delve into child development; learn about rhythms\, transitions\, and the cycle of the year; explore the importance of play; examine the inner development of the teacher; experience circle time activities\, lessons in handwork\, art\, and movement\, and the essentials of a morning in a Waldorf early childhood setting; and develop a true practical understanding of Waldorf early childhood education. A perennial Sunbridge summer favorite\, this rich and extensive course has launched many early childhood careers. \nInstructors \nLisa Miccio\, lead\, teaches kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City. She also chairs her school’s DEIJ committee and sits on the Sunbridge Board of Trustees. Prior to joining the Garden City faculty in 2017\, Lisa was on the faculty of Green Meadow Waldorf School for a dozen years. At Green Meadow\, she taught kindergarten and parent and child classes\, served as a co-chair of the early childhood section\, director of early childhood admissions and family programs\, and was a member of the Collegium\, the Collegium Committee\, and the Board of Trustees. Lisa’s teaching experience also includes working at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, Dayspring Community School\, and\, during her 2016-17 sabbatical\, teaching and mentoring in the Kathmandu (Nepal) Waldorf Kindergarten. She holds a BA in English from the College of Charleston\, an MS in Elementary Education from CW Post\, Long Island University\, and an MS in Waldorf Education from Sunbridge College. \nRie Seo teaches kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City.  Before joining the WSGC faculty\, Rie served as the aftercare lead teacher at New Amsterdam School. She also led nursery and parent/child programs at a Waldorf-inspired Japanese Saturday Program in Brooklyn and was the founder and lead teacher for outdoor Waldorf-inspired parent/child classes in Queens. A graduate of Sunbridge’s Early Childhood teacher training\, Rie also earned her BA in drama from Tamagawa University in Tokyo\, Japan\, her MFA in theater design from NYU Tisch School of the Arts\, and a certificate in early childhood education from LifeWays. \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School\, a full WECAN member in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. Prior to Founding AWS\, she spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. Motria also serves as a mentor and educator in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, Motria has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. She completed a three-year Advanced Therapeutic Course for Early Childhood Educators in Denver and her Waldorf Early Childhood training at Sunbridge College. \n \nMeggan Gill became Sunbridge’s director of education and organizational culture in 2021 and is also a member of the Sunbridge teacher education faculty. A specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, she is also a trained Waldorf early childhood educator and currently sits on the WECAN IDEA committee. Meggan’s teaching experience includes most recently serving as lead toddler teacher at City of Lakes Waldorf School and\, from 2009 to 2020\, serving on the faculty of the Brooklyn Waldorf School where she led parent-and-child and kindergarten classes and was active on the Faculty Council. Prior to joining BWS\, Meggan taught kindergarten at the Olympia Waldorf School and parent-and-child and nursery classes at the New Amsterdam School. Meggan earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge. \nParticipants who took this course previously had this to say: \n\nThe Intro to EC course exceeded my expectations. \nAn amazing mix of hands-on experience\, interactive group work\, and lecture content.\nIt was well structured\, the faculty was exceptional and held each class with knowledge\, joy and humor. I appreciated the opportunity we were given to be broken into groups\, discuss topics and get to know more about the participants.\nAmazing. This is one of the best courses I’ve taken in my life.\nI am beyond grateful.\nNot only am I walking away with tools in my pocket\, but with a growth and awareness in myself that I was not expecting.\nLisa is wonderful. I have never met a teacher who in five days would be able to change a group of strangers in such a profound way.\nI really enjoyed Motria’s way of sharing information\, her patience and fluid way of moving through topics. It is clear that she is very passionate about her work and enjoys sharing that with others. \nI loved Rie’s art demos and her ability to bring you into the work (regardless of it being on zoom.) She is clearly passionate and I enjoyed her lessons.\nMeggan’s class was so helpful and insightful. There were so many things about circle time that I didn’t fully understand and this course really helped me learn. I really appreciate the openness\, humor and warmth that she brings to the class.\nThe class was a fun mix of lecture\, break-out groups and experiential learning.\nI found the topics engaging\, loved the puppetry and am thankful for the library of music!\nI really enjoyed attending lectures and the articles that were provided for homework. It was great to dive right in and begin learning more about Waldorf EC. I found everyone to be very passionate and present in the program. I found that I got something out of every class.\nThe entire course was so nourishing and fulfilling. It gave me more than I ever expected. I would suggest this course to all teachers and parents interested in deepening their knowledge in Waldorf EC education. It was truly eye-opening.\nOverall it was an incredibly insightful and grounding experience that left me thirsty for more.\n\nSchedule \nThis course takes place June 26-July 1 in a synchronous online classroom \nSunday evening: 7-7:30pm technical check-in; first session starts promptly at 7:30 and ends at 9\nMonday-Thursday: 4.5 hours of formal instruction delivered between 10-4:30\nFriday morning: Last session runs 10-12 \nALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE \nNOTE: Additional (optional) sessions may take place late afternoons/evenings. \nCost\n$600 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to your Sunbridge Google Classroom\, and a $60 non-refundable deposit.  \nSee main summer page for discount options. \nNOTE: Participants will be expected to procure some materials to use during their course. A materials list will be sent to you three weeks prior to your course start date. \n  \nThis week’s course is now filled. You may add your name to our waiting list\, as cancellations do occur (be sure to indicate the date of the week you’re looking for on the form). \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/introduction-to-waldorf-early-childhood-education-an-immersion-in-the-world-of-the-waldorf-nursery-kindergarten-7/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Featured,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Six: Inspiration and Guidance For Your Year
DESCRIPTION:This course will be taught remotely in real-time. Details here.  \nProfessional development for Waldorf teachers and home school parents \nThis course offers you an invaluable opportunity to focus entirely on your upcoming sixth grade school year in five days brimming with discussions\, presentations\, practical activities\, and the arts. \nUnder the guidance of a master class teacher\, you’ll discover ways to enliven your teaching and learn how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the sixth grader in a lively and meaningful way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a daily look at child development focusing on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the sixth grader in depth as they enter early adolescence. There will be time and space to consider and hone your skills in such practical matters as main lesson books\, block planning\, projects and activities\, and classroom management. \nYour course will be chock-full of key sixth grade topics\, such as: \n\nRoman history and the early Middle Ages\nNew math concepts\, including business math and the percentage\nGeometrical drawing with compass and straight edge\nGeography\nSciences\, including earth science\, physics\, and observational astronomy\n\nThese subjects will be supported by explorations in art and music\, giving you practical tools to take into your school year. \nIn addition to the inspiration and guidance which will support your teaching throughout the year\, you’ll gain many invaluable opportunities for building connections among a community of parallel colleagues from across the country\, to carry with you into your teaching. \nGrade-specific resource materials useful for your year\, including poems\, songs\, stories\, and main lesson book ideas\, will be provided to you electronically. \nNOTE: This course is taught with the expectation that you have a background in Waldorf education. \nLead Instructor \n \nJessica Crawford has 11 years of grades teaching experience at City of Lakes Waldorf School\, where she has been on the faculty since 2003. Jessica took on her first two classes in middle school and taught her most recent class from first grade through their eighth grade graduation in 2021. Her experience at CLWS also includes serving as a member of the College of Teachers from 2008 to 2020\, including three years as College facilitator\, and as a member of the Board and of the Teacher Development\, Social Health\, and Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion committees; in addition to her grades teaching\, she also taught handwork for many years and a parent-tot class for one year. During her current sabbatical year\, she is offering teacher support to City of Lakes while also working as pedagogical director for Wishing Well School on the California coast. \nBefore discovering Waldorf education\, Jessica taught photography at St. Catherine University\, Minneapolis College of Art and Design\, and Film in the Cities. She holds a BA in anthropology from St. Olaf College\, an MFA in photography from the University of Oregon\, and her Waldorf grades teaching certification from Rudolf Steiner College. Jessica\, who grew up on a Minnesota farm\, currently lives in Minneapolis with her cat and dog\, and a rotating array of adult children (all CLWS graduates) as they come and go in their busy lives. In her free time\, she enjoys knitting\, gardening\, writing poetry\, watercolor painting\, photography\, hiking\, and being among trees. \nOf her upcoming course\, Jessica told us:  “The sixth grader stands on the precipice of adolescence\, with their back to the settled balance of the Greeks\, looking out to a world that is both confusing and exciting.  We will dive into the Waldorf sixth grade curriculum (the stars and stones\, the tools of the geometer and the historian\, the practical application of math\, and the phenomena of the visible\, audible world) and see how it is so beautifully designed to provide just the right foundation and inspiration to meet these young people at such an important and often difficult time in their lives.” \nYour course also includes sessions in art with Kelly Beekman and music with Jeff Spade. \nSchedule \nThis course takes place July 10-July 15 in a synchronous online classroom \nSunday evening: 7-7:30pm technical check-in; first session starts promptly at 7:30 and ends at 9\nMonday-Thursday: 4.5 hours of formal instruction delivered between 10-4:30\nFriday morning: Last session runs 10-12\nALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE \nNOTE: Participants should be prepared to work on course-related assignments outside of their regularly scheduled instructional sessions (including some that may be assigned in advance)\, as well as to be available to attend (optional) late afternoon and/or evening facilitator-led discussions. \nCost\n$600 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to Kelly Beekman’s art portal and your Sunbridge Grade Six Google Classroom\, and a $60 non-refundable deposit. See main summer page for discount options. \nYou will be expected to procure some materials to use during your course. A materials list will be sent to you three weeks before your course start date. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/approaching-grade-six-inspiration-and-guidance-for-your-year-3/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,Grades,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Leadership: Personalized Strategies for Becoming a More Effective Member of Your Leadership Team
DESCRIPTION:This course will be taught remotely in real-time.   \nProfessional development for decision-makers—including administrators\, directors\, board and committee members\, and faculty chairs—working in Waldorf schools or other workplace settings. \n\nAre you consciously or unconsciously shaping your organizational and leadership culture? And do you have the skills necessary to recognize problems that might exist or arise within your workplace\, help your leadership team prioritize these issues\, and equip them (and yourself) with the tools to address them? \nIn this highly-useful course\, our focus is on the practical work of being a leader and decision-maker. Through a process imbued with the anthroposophical understanding of the human being\, and successfully applied in organizations from Waldorf schools to multi-million dollar nationals\, Collaborative Leadership will help you learn how to improve your effectiveness as a member of your leadership team. \nEach participant is asked to bring their own organizational question\, project\, or challenge. Using your real-life cases\, we will apply these four core models for collaborative leadership: \n\n\nThree main leadership tasks: Maintaining and creating identity / Creating space for healthy\, stable relationships / Assuring professional results\nDiagnostic and planning tools: How to look at an organization as a whole and understand the dynamics of intersecting segments\nHow to create processes toward healthy decision-making\nThe balance between power and trust\n\nYour course takeaway will be an individualized action plan for the question\, project\, or challenge you have brought with you\, along with an understanding of the necessary skill set with which to execute it. \nBONUS: Ongoing coaching support! To support you as you implement throughout the year what you have learned and practiced during the summer\, this course includes conference calls facilitated by co-instructor Jessica Heffernan Ziegler scheduled from October through May. In these coaching conversations\, you and your classmates will continue to hone your collaborative leadership skills\, addressing and supporting one another’s progress and challenges—and so gain further insights\, understanding\, and expertise. \nInstructors \n Joachim Ziegler\, PhD\, has been working in the fields of organizational development and human resources development since 1994. A partner in MIRA Companions for Development\, an international consulting group\, Joachim’s current list of American and international clients encompasses the banking\, pharmaceutical\, retail\, and manufacturing sectors\, as well as anthroposophical institutions and Waldorf schools. Joachim is a member of the College of Social Sciences Section at the Goetheanum and the international Association for Social Development and has taught at the University of Muenster and at Germany’s first private university in Herdecke. He holds an MA in adult education and a PhD in medical education. \nJessica Heffernan Ziegler has been the executive director of Sunbridge Institute since 2008. Her professional focus on leadership skills\, governance issues\, and personnel development are utilized both in her executive director role and in her work as co-instructor of Sunbridge’s Collaborative Leadership course and related workshops; she also teaches Waldorf school administration in Sunbridge’s Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Education program and previously taught in Sunbridge College’s Administration and Biography programs. Jessica is a partner in MIRA Companions for Development\, an international consulting group\, and works as an executive coach and organizational development consultant for Waldorf administrators and teachers and other professionals in diverse institutions and schools in both the US and Germany. She served as the first administrator and as a board member at a Waldorf school she co-founded in Everswinkel\, Germany\, and has sat on many other boards\, including her current role as trustee of the Otto Specht School in Chestnut Ridge\, NY. Jessica holds a BS in business management and did her biography training with Karl-Heinz Finke and her executive coach training with SECA International. \nYour course also includes singing with Jeff Spade of the Rudolf Steiner School (NY). \nFor more than a decade\, Collaborative Leadership has helped individuals with leadership responsibilities in their school\, business\, or organization improve their planning and problem-solving processes. Here’s what recent Summer Series Collaborative Leadership participants had to say about their experience: \n\nThe quality of the course was outstanding. Jessica and Joachim really made the information come alive and explained it in a way that was easy to digest\, I really enjoyed when we had the opportunity to break out into smaller groups as it made for a more personal connection.\nJessica and Joachim just emanate warmth and knowledge in a space that is supportive\, inclusive and cares about our continued success. The charts and written materials provided in concert with the lectures and experiential work created a good depth and breadth with which to digest the information.\nI love how practical the information is. There are plenty of actionable models and steps I can take within my own school. The portion I’ve enjoyed most was the one-on-one time I had with my talking partner (which) gave me the opportunity to delve deeper into a relationship with someone I found to be so helpful with her advice and perspectives.\nThe content has been very useful. As a school leader with a background in public education and passion for personal development\, I appreciated the weaving of Waldorf values partnered with practicality. I was able to apply the teachings in a faculty meeting the Thursday of our program and it went well\, the difference was felt and experienced by all.\nVery high quality. I found the lectures to be particularly helpful and insightful\, especially when paired with colleague Q&As.\nI found the pace and timing of each session – each a bit more intensive and deeper investigation of the collaborative leadership process – to be not only comfortable for my learning but also enlightening to me. It seemed like each day a new and brighter light shone on a concept I had experienced but never really seen before. Interspersing the break-out discussions in between each lecture was particularly satisfying to me because I find it helpful to learn in community\, dialoguing is a way to construct new meanings with others.\nI was extremely impressed with the intentions set to feel like a collaborative and connected classroom\, even in a virtual world.\nWith the classes being online\, it is perfect to have the start time where it was for those on either side of the continent.\nExcellent quality\, creative facilitators\, great tools\nIt was worth the value and to have monthly calls included was just what i needed – super grateful that was included in the price.\nI have from early on been quite impressed by the Sunbridge has organized and addressed the online courses\, this is another example of excellent work\, thank you! \n\nSchedule \nThis course takes place July 24-29 in a synchronous online classroom \nSunday evening: 7-7:30pm technical check-in; first class starts promptly at 7:30 and ends at 9\nMonday-Thursday: 4.5 hours of formal instruction delivered between 10-4:30\nFriday morning: Last session runs 10-12\nNOTE: Additional (optional) sessions/forums will take place late afternoons/evenings\nALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE \nCost\n$645 includes all materials\, follow-up coaching calls\, and a $60 non-refundable deposit. See main summer page for discount options. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/collaborative-leadership-personalized-strategies-for-becoming-a-more-effective-member-of-your-leadership-team-5/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,In Process,Leadership,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery / Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:This course is currently sold out. Please add your name to our waiting list if you would like to be contacted\, should an opening occur.\nThis week is being taught in-person on the Sunbridge campus. \nOpen to everyone\, including current and prospective early childhood educators\, parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers. \nJoin us for a wondrous journey! In this comprehensive course\, you’ll explore the essential elements of Waldorf early childhood education. Through the guidance of highly experienced Waldorf early childhood educators you’ll delve into child development; learn about rhythms\, transitions\, and the cycle of the year; explore the importance of play; examine the inner development of the teacher; experience circle time activities\, lessons in handwork\, art\, and movement\, and the essentials of a morning in a Waldorf early childhood setting; and develop a true practical understanding of Waldorf early childhood education. A perennial Sunbridge summer favorite\, this rich and extensive course has launched many early childhood careers. \nInstructors \nLisa Miccio\, lead\, teaches kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City. She also chairs her school’s DEIJ committee and sits on the Sunbridge Board of Trustees. Prior to joining the Garden City faculty in 2017\, Lisa was on the faculty of Green Meadow Waldorf School for a dozen years. At Green Meadow\, she taught kindergarten and parent and child classes\, served as a co-chair of the early childhood section\, director of early childhood admissions and family programs\, and was a member of the Collegium\, the Collegium Committee\, and the Board of Trustees. Lisa’s teaching experience also includes working at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, Dayspring Community School\, and\, during her 2016-17 sabbatical\, teaching and mentoring in the Kathmandu (Nepal) Waldorf Kindergarten. She holds a BA in English from the College of Charleston\, an MS in Elementary Education from CW Post\, Long Island University\, and an MS in Waldorf Education from Sunbridge College. \n \nLeslie Burchell-Fox is co-director of Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program\, for which she has been a faculty member since 2004. Leslie is currently on leave from her position of lead kindergarten teacher at Green Meadow Waldorf School\, where she has taught since 2002 and sits on the Collegium and Teacher Development Committee. She previously taught kindergarten and nursery for six years at the Waldorf School of Baltimore. Leslie is also a Lazure artist whose beautiful work graces our Upper Brookside classroom\, and prior to becoming a Waldorf teacher was a professional fiber artist specializing in surface design and wearable art; she also spent several years as a speech pathologist. She holds a BS in Speech Pathology from Kent State University and an MSEd in Waldorf education from Sunbridge College. \n \nRie Seo teaches kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City.  Before joining the WSGC faculty\, Rie served as the aftercare lead teacher at New Amsterdam School. She also led nursery and parent/child programs at a Waldorf-inspired Japanese Saturday Program in Brooklyn and was the founder and lead teacher for outdoor Waldorf-inspired parent/child classes in Queens. A graduate of Sunbridge’s Early Childhood teacher training\, Rie also earned her BA in drama from Tamagawa University in Tokyo\, Japan\, her MFA in theater design from NYU Tisch School of the Arts\, and a certificate in early childhood education from LifeWays. \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School\, a full WECAN member in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. Prior to Founding AWS\, she spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. Motria also serves as a mentor and educator in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, Motria has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. She completed a three-year Advanced Therapeutic Course for Early Childhood Educators in Denver and her Waldorf Early Childhood training at Sunbridge College. \nParticipants who took this course previously had this to say: \n\nThe Intro to EC course exceeded my expectations. \nAn amazing mix of hands-on experience\, interactive group work\, and lecture content.\nIt was well structured\, the faculty was exceptional and held each class with knowledge\, joy and humor. \nAmazing. This is one of the best courses I’ve taken in my life.\nI am beyond grateful.\nNot only am I walking away with tools in my pocket\, but with a growth and awareness in myself that I was not expecting.\nLisa is wonderful. I have never met a teacher who in five days would be able to change a group of strangers in such a profound way.\nI loved Rie’s art demos and her ability to bring you into the work. She is clearly passionate and I enjoyed her lessons.\nI really enjoyed Motria’s way of sharing information\, her patience and fluid way of moving through topics. It is clear that she is very passionate about her work and enjoys sharing that with others. \nThe class was a fun mix of lecture and experiential learning.\nI found the topics engaging\, loved the puppetry and am thankful for the library of music!\nI really enjoyed attending lectures and the articles that were provided for homework. It was great to dive right in and begin learning more about Waldorf EC. I found everyone to be very passionate and present in the program. I found that I got something out of every class.\nThe entire course was so nourishing and fulfilling. It gave me more than I ever expected. I would suggest this course to all teachers and parents interested in deepening their knowledge in Waldorf EC education. It was truly eye-opening.\nOverall it was an incredibly insightful and grounding experience that left me thirsty for more.\n\nSchedule\nThis course takes place July 24-29 on the Sunbridge campus.\nSunday evening: 6-6:30 check-in; 6:30-7 optional campus tour; first session starts promptly at 7:15 and ends at 9\nMonday-Thursday: Classes begin by 8:30am and end by 6pm\nFriday morning: Classes begin by 8:30am and end between 12-1pm \nCost\n$920 includes all materials and a $60 non-refundable deposit.  \nDiscount Opportunities: \n\nVolume Discount for schools sending 2 or more participants: $50 off each participant per course. Use discount code VOLUME.\nCombine and Save Discount: 20% off any additional Sunbridge summer course an individual registers for\, of equal or lesser value. If you are also registering separately for one of our Summer Series 2022: Live From Home! courses\, contact us to receive your “Combine and Save” discount.\nFamily Discounts: 50% off for currently-enrolled Sunbridge program students and 25% off for Sunbridge program graduates. Accounts must be in good standing. Use discount code that appears on your registration form when you answer questions about your background.\nCAD discount: 25% off for payments made in Canadian dollars. Only the CAD discount may be combined with another; otherwise\, only one discount may be applied.\n\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/introduction-to-waldorf-early-childhood-education-an-immersion-in-the-world-of-the-waldorf-nursery-kindergarten-6/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Featured,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:SUNY Master's Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Sunbridge’s partnership with Empire State College of the State University of New York allows Sunbridge Early Childhood and Elementary teacher education program students and graduates to apply their Sunbridge Institute diploma or Sunbridge College certificate toward earning a fully-accredited SUNY MEd or MALS degree with self-designed concentration in Waldorf education. \nJoin us for a free virtual webinar in which Dr. Tina Wagle\, coordinator of the SUNY Empire MEd in Curriculum & Instruction program\, will discuss the specifics of these two online master’s programs and answer all your questions regarding this unique opportunity to earn a graduate degree with a focus in Waldorf education. \nThis Zoom hour is open to all adults who are current\, past\, or prospective Sunbridge program students. (Note: While at the current time only Sunbridge’s Early Childhood and Elementary programs are approved for this SUNY partnership\, we anticipate our High School program will also qualify in the near future\, and we invite our current and prospective High School teacher education students to attend as well.) \nNOTE: While SUNY Empire State College MEd and MALS degrees are open to anyone\, the concentration in Waldorf education is available only to those who hold a Sunbridge certificate or diploma in Waldorf Early Childhood or Elementary Teacher Education. Learn more here. \n  \nSchedule \nWednesday\, August 24\, Zoom session 5:30pm-6:30pm (Eastern Time) \nREGISTER \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Meggan Gill\, Director of Education and Organizational Culture\, at education@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x11
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/suny-masters-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Featured,Grades,Master's Degree
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SUMMARY:Let's Face It: Shadows and Taboos and How They Undermine our Personal and Organizational Health
DESCRIPTION:All of us—and all of our organizations—have issues that plague us. Things that deplete our strength. Those elephants in the room (be they personal matters\, histories\, hidden agendas\, conflicts of interest\, challenging collegial relationships\, etc.) we don’t like to talk about and are constantly having to maneuver around. These can take the form of “shadows” (blind spots we’re not even aware of) or “taboos” (things we consciously bury and choose not to address). \nBut what we don’t bring into view and learn how to work with will keep coming back to haunt us and ultimately work against us; by not shining light on our issues\, we weaken ourselves and our organizations. In order to enhance our personal and professional immune systems\, we must be willing—and courageous enough—to bring our shadows\, blind spots\, and taboos into clear focus and out into the open where we can address them and strengthen our organizations and ourselves. \nThis newest Collaborative Leadership workshop is designed to help you develop personal and organizational resiliency. Through small and large group presentation\, including sharing\, digestion\, reflection\, and discussion of next steps\, we will go through the process for how to: \n\nAcknowledge and identify shadows and taboos\nRecognize blind spots and implicit biases\nSee yourself from someone else’s perspective and the effect your actions may have on others\nCreate strategies for mitigating hidden issues\nAdvance your journey of self- and collaborative leadership\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators \nJoachim Ziegler\, PhD\, has been working in the fields of organizational development and human resources development since 1994. A partner in MIRA Companions for Development\, an international consulting group\, Joachim’s current list of American and international clients encompasses the banking\, pharmaceutical\, retail\, and manufacturing sectors\, as well as anthroposophical institutions and Waldorf schools. Joachim is a member of the College of Social Sciences Section at the Goetheanum and the international Association for Social Development and has taught at the University of Muenster and at Germany’s first private university in Herdecke. He holds an MA in adult education and a PhD in medical education. \nJessica Heffernan Ziegler has been the executive director of Sunbridge Institute since 2008. Her professional focus on leadership skills\, governance issues\, and personnel development are utilized both in her executive director role and in her work as co-instructor of Sunbridge’s Collaborative Leadership course and related workshops; she also teaches Waldorf school administration in Sunbridge’s Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Education program and previously taught in Sunbridge College’s Administration and Biography programs. Jessica is a partner in MIRA Companions for Development\, an international consulting group\, and works as an executive coach and organizational development consultant for Waldorf administrators and teachers and other professionals in diverse institutions and schools in both the US and Germany. She served as the first administrator and as a board member at a Waldorf school she co-founded in Everswinkel\, Germany\, and has sat on many other boards\, including her current role as trustee of the Otto Specht School in Chestnut Ridge\, NY. Jessica holds a BS in business management and did her biography training with Karl-Heinz Finke and her executive coach training with SECA International. \n\nSchedule\nThis workshop will take place in live Zoom sessions.\n\nZoom Sessions\nFriday\, September 16:  1:30pm-3pm EASTERN TIME\nSaturday\, September 17: 10:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-2:30pm EASTERN TIME \n\nNOTE: If they’d like\, participants will have the option to remain for additional small group work beyond the stated end time of 3pm on Friday\, and may also be asked to prepare something between sessions. So please try to keep your Friday schedule light\, if possible! \nIn order to receive a Certificate of Attendance\, you must attend all three Zoom sessions. This workshop will not be recorded.\n\nCost: $165\n\n\nDiscount Options\nFree for current Sunbridge program students \n15% off for: \n\nSunbridge program graduates\nAttendees of previous summers’ Collaborative Leadership weeklong course\nSchools sending two or more registrants\n\nDiscount codes will appear after you answer questions on your registration form. Discounts may not be combined. \n\n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/lets-face-it-shadows-and-taboos-and-how-they-undermine-our-personal-and-organizational-health/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Leadership
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SUMMARY:Learning to Use Financial Reporting: A Tool for Leading Strategically and Practically
DESCRIPTION:An online workshop for administrators\, Board members\, and committee chairs \nUnderstanding financial reporting is essential in order for administrators and other decision-makers to work effectively on issues that affect their school’s bottom line. But how do you acquire this understanding? What should you be looking for when reading a financial report? How do you interpret the data\, and how can you use this information in your work? This workshop will give school leaders the tools necessary for recognizing and exploring financial trends\, strategies for how to use financial reporting in their informed decision-making\, and the confidence they need to partner successfully with their business office. \nAmong the topics we will cover are: \nTuition & Cash Flow \nAs the largest revenue stream for our schools\, understanding the impact of tuition increases\, levels of financial assistance\, and uncollectible balances are mission critical. We will explore the tools available to schools of all sizes to help manage tuition\, what reporting capabilities are important\, and what reports school leadership should be receiving and understanding. And since a well-managed\, one-sheet cash flow report can capture and forecast points requiring action\, we will review this document and discuss what data a school leader should be monitoring. \nHuman Conditions \nOur work will include discussion regarding benefits\, onboarding\, professional development\, and outboarding. We will explore which financial levers impact faculty and staff living wages and the many costs involved in replacing/hiring employees. We will consider the positive and budget-required elements of professional development\, and discuss the importance of having succession plans in place to avoid large disruptions in our schools. \nOutward Facing Matters (Development\, Alumni\, Surrounding Community).  \nThe business of donations is changing\, as many donors are seeking impact from their gifts. Together we will examine our current development work and what may be needed\, plus possible situations for a capital campaign and for attracting new donors. The factors that indicate when to increase staff to perform this work will also be discussed. Additionally\, we will consider relationship management with alumni and our larger community\, which are important factors in all our work. \nNote: If possible\, we strongly encourage participants watch the three financial primers on the AWSNA community hub before attending this event. However\, you will gain a lot from the workshop even without this background prep. \n\n\nFacilitator \nDenese Giordano is a seasoned school administration professional who is currently a consultant and a former ANA coordinator for AWSNA’s mid-Atlantic region. Denese has been in the workforce for well over four decades\, including 35+ years spent working with mission-based organizations in the non-profit independent school realm\, honing her skills in program development\, budget strategies\, and long-term planning. She specializes in establishing healthy systems in finance\, human resources\, administrative operations\, and outreach and development efforts. A graduate of Kenyon College\, Denese completed the Foundation Studies Course at The Waldorf School of Garden City\, the school from which her four daughters graduated\, providing her a parent’s (client) perspective and gratitude for Waldorf education. \n  \nThis workshop will be presented over Zoom and will not be recorded. \nSchedule \nFriday\, October 14: 7:30pm-9pm ET\nSaturday\, October 15: 10am-11:30am ET and 12:30pm-2 pm ET \nCost \n$165 includes non-refundable $25 registration fee \nDiscounts \nFree to current Sunbridge program students in good standing\n15% off for Sunbridge program graduates\n15% off for schools sending two or more registrants\n25% off for payment made in Canadian dollars \nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. Other than CAD\, discounts may not be combined. \n  \n\n  \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \n  \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/learning-to-use-financial-reporting-a-tool-for-leading-strategically-and-practically/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221030
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SUMMARY:Here and Now: Reevaluating the Needs of Parents and Young Children in Early Childhood Settings
DESCRIPTION:This workshop for Waldorf early childhood educators\, with a special focus on birth-three\, takes place online. \nFor the past two-and-a-half years\, caregivers and parents of very young children have been reckoning with a new world—a world filled with constant diligence\, fear\, sudden and unexpected change\, and creative parenting and schooling that has required deep amounts of flexibility on the part of us all. \nNow\, as we slowly emerge from the world of the pandemic and seek to find our footing amidst layers of disruption from the status quo\, the question is: Where do we go from here? How do we re-establish the calm and predictable assurance of rhythm? Which tools\, resources\, and principles from this recent time—as well as from the pre-pandemic past—can we hang onto\, and which need to be re-imagined? How can we honor the effects of the current state of the world that our children have already come to know (or have ever known) while offering them more solid ground from which to grow? \nIn this virtual workshop we will explore the needs of caregivers\, parents\, and young children in today’s early childhood settings\, and share strategies\, tools\, and ideas for going forward. \n  \nFacilitator \nAnjum Mir has been supporting parents in establishing healthy home rhythms for over 20 years. Her teaching experience has taken her from public and private school to Waldorf education\, which she discovered while looking for an educational system that honored the development and spiritual well-being of her first child. \nCurrently\, Anjum\, a mother of four\, works in pedagogical administration and teaches parent-child classes at the Westside Waldorf School in Los Angeles; offers prenatal\, infant\, and toddler-focused workshops and seminars; and holds parenting classes for parents of children through middle school. She is on the board of WECAN and several other education-focused organizations and is involved in teacher education and training. \n  \nSCHEDULE\n\nSaturday\, October 29\nZoom Sessions: 10am-3pm (Eastern Time) includes instructional time and break time \n\nCOST AND REGISTRATION \n$165 including $25 non-refundable registration fee \nDiscount options \n\nVolume discount: 15% off for schools sending more than one participant\nSunbridge alumni discount: 15% off for Sunbridge program graduates\nSunbridge student discount: Free to students currently enrolled in a Sunbridge teacher education program and in good standing\nPayments made in Canadian dollars: 25% off\n\nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. With the exception of CAD payments\, discounts may not be combined. \nREGISTRATION CLOSES THIS MONDAY! \n\n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \n  \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy. \nSunbridge is a New York State Education Department Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (NYSED CTLE)\, enabling teachers of any background to choose Sunbridge for their CLTE/CEU professional development credits. Check to see if your state honors our status.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/here-and-now-reevaluating-the-needs-of-parents-and-young-children-in-early-childhood-settings/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
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SUMMARY:TEACHER'S CONFERENCE: Cultivating Healthy Parent-Teacher Relationships--A Keystone for Healthy School Communities
DESCRIPTION:This event for educators\, administrators\, board members\, and staff will take place online \nAs we slowly emerge from the extraordinary challenges of the past 2.5 years\, our 2022 teachers conference takes up the timely topic of exploring strategies for developing strong bonds and successfully navigating tough times in your classroom and school community—strategies that can make all the difference in retaining families\, faculties\, and staff\, and in ensuring the health of your school.  \nJoin presenters Siân Owen-Cruise of the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor and Justin Trombly of the Detroit Waldorf School as they address: \n\nHow to develop a strong parent\, teacher\, and class relationship—including establishing norms early on\, ensuring that new families are woven in\, and making parents partners \nHow to keep these relationships strong through the hard times—including keeping assumptions about intention positive\, establishing structures for handling conflicts and challenging behaviors\, and what to do when boundaries are crossed \nHow to support the relationships in each classroom—including strategies for parent support and education programs\, holding festivals and events\, and managing the differences between classes while still having consistency in experience \n\nPresenters \nSiân Owen-Cruise came to her position as school administrator at the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor (RSSAA) with over 25 years of experience in Waldorf education as a class teacher and administrator at the Minnesota Waldorf School\, director of the Waldorf Institute of Southeastern Michigan\, and high school coordinator at RSSAA.  Prior to her work in Waldorf education\, Siân was a faculty member at the University of Minnesota. She also has experience in the public side of education\, working for the Washtenaw (MI) Intermediate School District as an early childhood program administrator for five years. Siân has a BS in Technical Communication and an MA and PhD in Rhetoric and Argumentation. \n \nJustin Trombly teaches seventh grade at the Detroit Waldorf School where he also serves as the chair of the College of Teachers. With a background in teaching children of all ages in both public and private settings\, Justin has been teaching in Waldorf schools for twenty years\, first in Chicago\, then in Portland\, Oregon\, where he taught in the early childhood section and in grades 1-8 at Swallowtail Waldorf School and Farm and graduated his first eighth grade class in 2016 before returning to his native Detroit.  He earned a BA in Elementary Education and Philosophy from Loyola University in Chicago and received his Waldorf teaching certification from the Micha-el Institute. \nSchedule  \nSaturday\, November 12\, Zoom sessions: 10am-4pm Eastern Time including instructional and break times \nCost \n$165\, including non-refundable $25 registration fee \nDiscount options  \n\n15% off for schools sending two or more registrants. NOTE: In order to equitably serve as many schools as possible\, this event is limited to ten (10) attendees from the same school. Should you wish to exceed this cap\, please contact Admissions Coordinator Barbara Vitale (info below)\n15% off for Sunbridge program graduates\nFree to current Sunbridge program students in good standing\n25% off for payment made in Canadian dollars\n\nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. Other than CAD\, discounts may not be combined. \n\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy. \nSunbridge is a New York State Education Department Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (NYSED CTLE)\, enabling teachers of any background to choose Sunbridge for their CLTE/CEU professional development credits. Check to see if your state honors our status. \n 
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/teachers-conference-cultivating-healthy-parent-teacher-relationships-a-keystone-for-healthy-school-communities/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Featured
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
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SUMMARY:Dynamic Movement Across the Grades: Harnessing The Power of Movement for Healthy and Harmonious Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:An online workshop for grades one-eight teachers \nCalling all grades teachers! Our online workshop for grades 1-8 educators explores techniques for building healthy rhythms that support the teacher’s classroom management and meet each child’s physical\, emotional\, and academic growth. \nParticipants will work with developmental and foundational movement patterns to address student behaviors; extra lesson activities to support classroom learning; and rhythm and breathing activities to harmonize the group. We’ll also be looking at student experience — including self-regulation\, impulse control\, restlessness\, distractibility\, etc. — and how movement activities can bring balance and wellness to the classroom. \nNOTE: This event has been designed fully for grades 1-5 educators\, while also containing information relevant for middle school teachers. Let us know on your registration form if you’re an upper grades teacher so our facilitator can be certain to bring material that will meet your needs. \nFacilitator \nSuchi Swift is an Approaching the Grades instructor for Sunbridge’s Summer Series courses and was a class teacher for many years at Green Meadow Waldorf School\, where she sat on the collegium and served as lower school chair. Suchi began her teaching career in the New York City public school system in 2002\, and after eight years working across a variety of grades decided to pursue Waldorf education professionally. Prior to joining Green Meadow\, she taught at New Amsterdam School and The Brooklyn Waldorf School. Suchi earned her BA from Sarah Lawrence College\, her MS in education from Hunter College\, and her elementary teaching certificate from Sunbridge. \n  \nThis workshop will be presented over Zoom and will not be recorded. \nSchedule \nFriday\, December 2: 7:30pm-9pm Eastern Time\nSaturday\, December 3: 10am-11:30am Eastern Time and 12:30pm-2 pm Eastern Time \nCost \n$165 includes non-refundable $25 registration fee \nDiscounts \n\n15% off for schools sending two or more registrants\n15% off for Sunbridge program graduates\nFree to current Sunbridge program students in good standing\n25% off for payment made in Canadian dollars\n\nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. Other than CAD\, discounts may not be combined. \n\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/dynamic-movement-across-the-grades-harnessing-the-power-of-movement-for-healthy-and-harmonious-classrooms/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,Grades
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230122
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SUMMARY:Calling It Like It Is: Uncovering and Dismantling Racism in the Waldorf Movement
DESCRIPTION:Background\nThe protests that followed the killings of members of our Black communities in spring 2020 served to wake many people up to the realities of racism in America—realities to which the Waldorf movement has not been immune. Accepting the fact that racism exists within Waldorf education and taking on the work of recognizing and eradicating it from our classrooms is a goal to which we must commit ourselves if we are to truly educate our children (and ourselves) toward freedom. \nCalling It Like It Is: Uncovering and Dismantling Racism in the Waldorf Movement was first presented by Sunbridge in September 2020. The need for and interest in the event proved to be so widespread\, it has been repeated to new audiences several times since.  This workshop is an encore presentation of that original event. \nDescription  \nOver the course of three one-and-a-half-hour sessions taking place virtually in real-time on Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon\, this workshop will: \n\nDefine and articulate the ways many Waldorf school curricula center whiteness and set it up as an ideal\, to the detriment of all;\nUse the frameworks of racial identity formation and biography work to better understand how we become who we are in a racialized society and how that impacts our engagement with the children in our care;\nShare practical tools\, resources\, and success stories with the goal of dismantling racism in Waldorf schools and communities.\n\n  \nFacilitators \nKeelah Helwig is currently an early childhood educator and chair of the Early Childhood program at The Waldorf School of Garden City (her alma mater). Keelah has served as chair of WSGS’s College of Teachers and is a founding member and chair of its Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Committee. She is proud to be a founding member of the Sunbridge Diversity Fund Scholarship Committee and is also a Board trustee of Sunbridge\, AWSNA\, and WECAN. A skilled facilitator\, mentor\, evaluator\, and shepherd\, Keelah is passionate about motivating school communities and inspiring lasting and meaningful change. Following her WSGS graduation\, Keelah earned a BA in theatre from Spelman College and her masters in early childhood education from Sunbridge College. \nVicki Larson served as director of communications and marketing at Green Meadow Waldorf School from 2011-2021 and is a founding member of Sunbridge’s Diversity Fund Scholarship Committee. Vicki\, who has been involved in anti-racism initiatives and community organizing for social justice for more than 20 years\, has been a consultant to Waldorf schools across the US since 2014; she has also held positions in publishing\, resource development\, translation and interpretation (English/Spanish)\, international women’s human rights\, and diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a major in English and minors in religion and women’s studies. \nHeather Scott is currently a core faculty member of Sunbridge’s Waldorf High School Teacher Education program\, and is also a high school humanities teacher at The Waldorf School of San Diego. Heather has taught at WSSD for 17 years\, including graduating two eighth grade classes. Her teaching experience also includes a year spent at The Community School for Creative Education\, a public\, Waldorf-inspired charter in Oakland\, CA. Heather’s interests are in diversifying Waldorf middle- and high-school curricula. She is passionate about supporting anti-racism through a grounding in history and biography and has a decades’ long interest in African-American culture and literature\, especially attuned to Black women writers. Heather earned her BA from Sarah Lawrence College and her MA from The University of New Hampshire\, Durham. \nAll three presenters are members of Alma Partners. \n  \nSchedule \nThis workshop will take place in live Zoom sessions. Sessions will not be recorded. \nSessions\nFriday evening\, January 20: 7:00pm-8:30pm ET\nSaturday\, January 21: 10:00-11:30am and 12:30-2:00pm ET \nAll times are US EASTERN \nNOTE ON ATTENDANCE: Due to the sensitive nature of these discussions and because each builds on the next\, we strongly encourage registrants be able to attend all three Zoom sessions. In order to receive a Certificate of Attendance\, you must attend all three sessions.  \nCost \n$165 includes $25 non-refundable registration fee \nDiscount options \n\nVolume discount: 15% off for schools sending more than one participant. NOTE: In order to equitably serve as many schools as possible\, this event is limited to ten (10) attendees from the same school. Should you wish to exceed this cap\, please contact Admissions Coordinator Barbara Vitale (info below)\nSunbridge alumni discount: 15% off for Sunbridge program graduates\nSunbridge student discount: Free to students currently enrolled in a Sunbridge teacher education program and in good standing\nPayments made in Canadian dollars: 25% off\n\nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. With the exception of CAD payments\, discounts may not be combined. \n  \n\n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \n  \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. \n  \nSunbridge is a New York State Education Department Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (NYSED CTLE)\, enabling teachers of any background to choose Sunbridge for their CLTE/CEU professional development credits. Check to see if your state honors our status. \n 
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/calling-it-like-it-is-uncovering-and-dismantling-racism-in-the-waldorf-movement/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Early Childhood,Grades,High School
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230129
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SUMMARY:Waldorf Weekend: Foundations and Fundamentals of Waldorf Education from Early Childhood through High School
DESCRIPTION:Open to students of education and especially relevant for new and prospective Waldorf community members (teachers\, parents and grandparents\, staffers\, and board members). \nOur popular\, on-campus Waldorf Weekend is back! This lively and informative workshop is designed to provide an experiential survey of the basis and basics of Waldorf education. In addition to exploring the Waldorf curriculum across the grades\, our Waldorf Weekend includes a discussion of Rudolf Steiner’s insights in human development and a look into the anthroposophical underpinnings of the Waldorf impulse. You’ll enjoy hands-on artistic activities\, and there’ll be plenty of time for questions and answers. Our Waldorf Weekends are a most memorable—and fun!—learning experience. \nPlease note: This workshop takes place in person.  \n  \nPresenters \nMeggan Gill ’10 is Sunbridge’s director of education and organizational culture. A trained Waldorf early childhood educator and a specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, Meggan also teaches in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher Education programs\, sits on the WECAN IDEA committee\, and is a member of Alma Partners. Her Waldorf teaching experience includes teaching kindergarten at the Olympia Waldorf School\, parent-and-child and nursery classes at the New Amsterdam School\, toddler classes at City of Lakes Waldorf School and\, from 2009-2020\, serving on the faculty of the Brooklyn Waldorf School\, where she led parent-and-child and kindergarten classes and was active on the Faculty Council. Meggan\, who originally hails from the Pacific Northwest\, earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge Institute. \n\n\n \nWinnie Stern ’14 is director of Sunbridge’s Elementary Teacher Education program. She is also currently a Green Meadow Waldorf High School history teacher\, after having taken a class of Green Meadow students from first through eighth grade as class teacher. A former substitute teacher\, Winnie initially became interested in exploring the foundations and goals of education through a philosophical lens\, and discovered Waldorf education while seeking to answer the question “What kind of education helps to create a happy and healthy human being?” She holds a double-major BA in philosophy and education from Brooklyn College\, an MA in philosophy and education from Columbia University Teachers College\, a NYS teaching license in grades 1-6 education\, and her Waldorf teacher certification from Sunbridge Institute. \n\nPrevious Waldorf Weekend participants had this to say: \n~ The weekend has been wonderful. The information was communicated in a clear way\, and I feel like I have a much deeper understanding of what it means to look at the world through the Waldorf lens.\n~ It was excellent. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable.\n~ The weekend was outstanding! I was deeply inspired\, both as a teacher and as a human being.\n~ Highly informed\, warm-hearted facilitators with a deep concern for the group’s understanding and experience.\n~ This was one of the single most wonderful weekends in my life. I came with the intention of learning more about Waldorf education. I am leaving with a feeling of a shifting of my soul.\n~ This was a wonderful workshop\, and I highly recommend that everyone from teachers to parents take interest and reap the benefits. \n\n\n  \nSchedule \nFriday\, January 27: Check-in registration takes place from 6:00-6:45pm. Please arrive with enough time to check in and get settled. The workshop begins promptly at 7:00pm and runs until 8:30pm. \nSaturday\, January 28: The workshop runs 9:00am-5:00pm\, with times for breaks and lunch \n\nCost  \n$260 includes Saturday breakfast\, lunch\, mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks\, and a $25 non-refundable registration fee.  \nOnline registration is available through 3:00pm (eastern time) on Friday\, January 27. If you have not signed up (or paid) by then\, walk-in registrations will be accepted at the walk-in cost of $275. \n\nHousing/Meals \nCampus housing is reserved directly through Threefold Educational Center. Threefold Cafe will have food available for purchase Friday evening before the workshop begins. \nRead more about local housing and dining options while visiting Sunbridge. \n\nDiscount options  \n\n15% off for schools sending two or more registrants\n25% off for payment made in Canadian dollars\n\nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form.  \n\n\n\n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy. \nSunbridge is a New York State Education Department Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (NYSED CTLE)\, enabling teachers of any background to choose Sunbridge for their CLTE/CEU professional development credits. Check to see if your state honors our status.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/waldorf-weekend-foundations-and-fundamentals-of-waldorf-education-from-early-childhood-through-high-school-5/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,Featured,Grades,High School,Introductory,Weekend Workshop
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SUMMARY:Open Day: Early Childhood and Elementary Teaching
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for Open Day. This virtual event is designed to provide an opportunity for interested adults to delve more deeply into the Sunbridge teacher education experience than what can be gleaned simply by reading through our website. On tap are conversation with directors\, students\, and graduates from our Early Childhood and Elementary teacher education programs\, information about our Music intensive\, and presentations on Sunbridge and our admissions policies and financial aid opportunities. \nSchedule \nZoom Session: Wednesday\, February 15\n4:00pm-5:30pm EASTERN TIME \nREGISTER \nInterested instead in our High School Teacher Education program? Come to that virtual High School Info Session following this event\, from 7:00pm-8:15pm ET. \n  \nFor further information\, contact Admissions and Summer Coordinator Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/open-day-early-childhood-and-elementary-teaching/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Featured,Grades,Open Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T201500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T165957Z
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SUMMARY:High School Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Sunbridge’s Waldorf High School Teacher Education program was launched in 2022 to great success. We invite you to join us for a virtual Info Session to learn about this program\, which next enrolls in summer 2023. On tap are discussions with director Steve Sagarin and program core faculty\, as well as information on admissions and financial aid. \nSchedule \nZoom Session: Wednesday\, February 15\n7:00pm-8:15pm EASTERN TIME \nREGISTER \n  \nFor further information\, contact Admissions and Summer Coordinator Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/high-school-info-session/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,High School,Open Day
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230305
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SUMMARY:Forest Kindergarten Through the Year: Breathing Through Rhythms and Practices – Theory and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:An online professional development workshop for early childhood educators wishing to develop or expand their outdoor classrooms. Explore the benefits and challenges of being outdoors with children and the many different approaches that nature-based early childhood education encompasses. \nIn this lively workshop\, we will share and discuss topics that include: \n\nIdentifying the opportunities of your outdoor space\nBalancing artistic and practical activities in nature-based programs\nProtecting and nurturing the lower senses year round and in all weather\nUnderstanding the role of risk in play and learning\nInviting parents as partners\n\nOpportunities for community-learning will include small group activities\, time for individual reflections\, and presentations including a peek into the creation of Acorn Waldorf School’s Forest Program and The Neighboring Tree Project. \nNote: Attendance at this online workshop is recommended\, but not required\, for registration at our in-person April 28-29th workshop\, Forest Kindergarten Through the Year: Breathing Through Rhythms and Practices — Hands-on Practice. \nFacilitator \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School\, a full WECAN member located in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. Prior to founding Acorn\, Motria spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. She also serves as a mentor and educator in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program and an instructor in our “Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education” Summer Series course. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, Motria has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. She completed a three-year advanced therapeutic course for early childhood educators in Denver and her Waldorf early childhood training at Sunbridge College. \nZoom Schedule \nFriday\, March 3: 7:30pm-9pm Eastern Time\nSaturday\, March 4: 10am-11:30am Eastern Time and 12:30pm-2 pm Eastern Time \nNote: This workshop will not be recorded. \nCost \n$165 includes non-refundable $25 registration fee \nDiscounts \n\n15% off for schools sending two or more registrants\n15% off for Sunbridge program graduates\n25% off for payment made in Canadian dollars\nTotal cost for current Sunbridge program students in good standing: $25\n\nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. Other than CAD\, discounts may not be combined. \n  \n\n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/forest-kindergarten-through-the-year-breathing-through-rhythms-and-practices-theory-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,In Process
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SUMMARY:Calling It Like It Is: Uncovering and Dismantling Racism in the Waldorf Movement
DESCRIPTION:If you have any questions about this event\, please call Barbara Vitale at 845-425-0055 x20\, as Sunbridge  is experiencing difficulty receiving emails today.\nThe protests that followed the killings of members of our Black communities in spring 2020 served to wake many people up to the realities of racism in America—realities to which the Waldorf movement has not been immune. Accepting the fact that racism exists within Waldorf education and taking on the work of recognizing and eradicating it from our classrooms is a goal to which we must commit ourselves if we are to truly educate our children (and ourselves) toward freedom. \nCalling It Like It Is: Uncovering and Dismantling Racism in the Waldorf Movement was first presented by Sunbridge in September 2020. The need for and interest in the event proved to be so widespread\, it has been repeated to new audiences several times since.  This workshop is an encore presentation of that original event. \nDescription  \nOver the course of three one-and-a-half-hour sessions taking place virtually in real-time on Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon\, this workshop will: \n\nDefine and articulate the ways many Waldorf school curricula center whiteness and set it up as an ideal\, to the detriment of all;\nUse the frameworks of racial identity formation and biography work to better understand how we become who we are in a racialized society and how that impacts our engagement with the children in our care;\nShare practical tools\, resources\, and success stories with the goal of dismantling racism in Waldorf schools and communities.\n\n  \nFacilitators \nKeelah Helwig is currently an early childhood educator and chair of the Early Childhood program at The Waldorf School of Garden City (her alma mater). Keelah has served as chair of WSGS’s College of Teachers and is a founding member and chair of its Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Committee. She is proud to be a founding member of the Sunbridge Diversity Fund Scholarship Committee and is also a Board trustee of Sunbridge\, AWSNA\, and WECAN. A skilled facilitator\, mentor\, evaluator\, and shepherd\, Keelah is passionate about motivating school communities and inspiring lasting and meaningful change. Following her WSGS graduation\, Keelah earned a BA in theatre from Spelman College and her masters in early childhood education from Sunbridge College. \nVicki Larson served as director of communications and marketing at Green Meadow Waldorf School from 2011-2021 and is a founding member of Sunbridge’s Diversity Fund Scholarship Committee. Vicki\, who has been involved in anti-racism initiatives and community organizing for social justice for more than 20 years\, has been a consultant to Waldorf schools across the US since 2014; she has also held positions in publishing\, resource development\, translation and interpretation (English/Spanish)\, international women’s human rights\, and diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a major in English and minors in religion and women’s studies. \nHeather Scott is currently a core faculty member of Sunbridge’s Waldorf High School Teacher Education program\, and is also a high school humanities teacher at The Waldorf School of San Diego. Heather has taught at WSSD for 17 years\, including graduating two eighth grade classes. Her teaching experience also includes a year spent at The Community School for Creative Education\, a public\, Waldorf-inspired charter in Oakland\, CA. Heather’s interests are in diversifying Waldorf middle- and high-school curricula. She is passionate about supporting anti-racism through a grounding in history and biography and has a decades’ long interest in African-American culture and literature\, especially attuned to Black women writers. Heather earned her BA from Sarah Lawrence College and her MA from The University of New Hampshire\, Durham. \nAll three presenters are members of Alma Partners. \n  \nSchedule \nThis workshop will take place in live Zoom sessions. Sessions will not be recorded. \nSessions\nFriday evening\, April 21: 7:00pm-8:30pm ET\nSaturday\, April 22: 10:00-11:30am and 12:30-2:00pm ET \nAll times are US EASTERN \nNOTE ON ATTENDANCE: Due to the sensitive nature of these discussions and because each builds on the next\, we strongly encourage registrants be able to attend all three Zoom sessions. In order to receive a Certificate of Attendance\, you must attend all three sessions.  \nCost \n$165 includes $25 non-refundable registration fee \nDiscount options \n\nVolume discount: 15% off for schools sending more than one participant. NOTE: In order to equitably serve as many schools as possible\, this event is limited to ten (10) attendees from the same school. Should you wish to exceed this cap\, please contact Admissions Coordinator Barbara Vitale (info below)\nSunbridge alumni discount: 15% off for Sunbridge program graduates\nSunbridge student discount: Free to students currently enrolled in a Sunbridge teacher education program and in good standing\nPayments made in Canadian dollars: 25% off\n\nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. With the exception of CAD payments\, discounts may not be combined. \n\n\n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \n  \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. \n  \nSunbridge is a New York State Education Department Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (NYSED CTLE)\, enabling teachers of any background to choose Sunbridge for their CLTE/CEU professional development credits. Check to see if your state honors our status. \n 
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/calling-it-like-it-is-uncovering-and-dismantling-racism-in-the-waldorf-movement-2/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,Featured,Grades,High School,Professional Development,Weekend Workshop
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SUMMARY:Forest Kindergarten Through the Year: Breathing Through Rhythms and Practices - Hands-On Practice
DESCRIPTION:An in-person professional development workshop for early childhood educators to explore specific opportunities and solutions for creating a Forest Program for young children \nIn this practical\, hands-on event we will share and discuss topics that include: \n\nIdentifying the opportunities of your outdoor space\nDesigning a daily rhythm for a Forest Kindergarten\, including rest time\nClothing\, gear\, food\, and shelter possibilities\nCircle time\, puppetry\, and handwork in the forest\nCommunicating and partnering with parents\n\nOpportunities for community learning will include small group activities\, spending time in a working forest classroom\, and lots of Q&A. \n\nFacilitator \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School\, a full WECAN member located in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. Prior to founding Acorn\, Motria spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. She also serves as a mentor and educator in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program and an instructor in our “Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education” Summer Series course. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, Motria has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. She completed a three-year advanced therapeutic course for early childhood educators in Denver and her Waldorf early childhood training at Sunbridge College. \n  \nSchedule \nFriday\, April 28: 7pm-8:30pm\nSaturday\, April 29: 9am-5pm\, including time for breaks and lunch \nCost \n$325 includes Saturday breakfast\, lunch\, mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks\, and a $25 non-refundable registration fee.  \nHousing/Meals \nCampus housing is reserved directly through Threefold Educational Center. Threefold Cafe will have food available for purchase Friday evening before the workshop begins. \nRead more about local housing and dining options while visiting Sunbridge. \nDiscounts \n\n15% off for schools sending two or more registrants\n15% off for Sunbridge program graduates\n25% off for payment made in Canadian dollars\nTotal cost for current Sunbridge program students in good standing: $40\n\nDiscount codes will appear on your registration form. Other than CAD\, discounts may not be combined. \nWalk-in registration welcome! \n\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/forest-kindergarten-through-the-year-breathing-through-rhythms-and-practices-hands-on-practice/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,Featured,Professional Development,Weekend Workshop
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SUMMARY:Open Day: Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher Education
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for our spring Open Day. This virtual event is designed to provide an opportunity for interested adults to delve more deeply into the Sunbridge teacher education experience than what can be gleaned simply by reading through our website. On tap are conversation with directors and graduates of our early childhood and elementary teacher education programs\, information about our music intensive\, and presentations on Sunbridge and our admissions policies and financial aid opportunities. \nOpen Day participants who go on to apply for our summer 2023 entering programs will have their late application fees waived. \nSchedule \nZoom Session: Saturday\, May 6\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EASTERN TIME \nREGISTER \nInterested instead in our High School Teacher Education program? Come to our virtual High School Info Session on Monday\, May 8\, from 7:00 pm-8:15pm ET. \n  \nFor further information\, contact Admissions and Summer Coordinator Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/open-day-early-childhood-and-elementary-teacher-education/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Featured,Grades,In Process,Open Day
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SUMMARY:High School Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Sunbridge’s Waldorf High School Teacher Education program was launched in 2022 to great success. We invite you to join us for a virtual Info Session to learn about this program\, which next enrolls this July. On tap are discussions with director Steve Sagarin and program core faculty\, as well as information on admissions and financial aid. \nInfo Session participants who go on to apply for our summer 2023 entering programs will have their late application fees waived. \nSchedule \nZoom Session: Monday\, May 8\n7:00pm-8:15pm EASTERN TIME \nRegister \nFor further information\, contact Admissions and Summer Coordinator Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/high-school-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,High School,In Process,Open Day
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery / Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:This week’s course will be taught remotely in real-time. Details here.  \nThis course is now full. If you are interested\, please add your name to our waiting list (as cancellations do occur!).\nFor those who would prefer  attending in person\, this course is also being offered on campus from June 25-30. \nOpen to everyone\, including current and prospective early childhood educators\, parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers. \nJoin us for a wondrous journey! In this comprehensive course\, you’ll explore the essential elements of Waldorf early childhood education. Through the guidance of highly experienced Waldorf early childhood educators you’ll delve into child development; learn about rhythms\, transitions\, and the cycle of the year; explore the importance of play; examine the inner development of the teacher; experience circle time activities\, lessons in handwork\, art\, and movement\, and the essentials of a morning in a Waldorf early childhood setting; and develop a true practical understanding of Waldorf early childhood education. A perennial Sunbridge summer favorite\, this rich and extensive course has launched many early childhood careers. \nYou may also be interested in EC Insights\, our new online companion course taking place over the ‘23-24 academic year and open to anyone who has taken Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education. \n  \nInstructors \nLisa Miccio\, lead\, joined Acorn Waldorf School in September 2022 as the Neighboring Tree Project (NTP) Specialist\, overseeing a grant-funded AWS initiative that aims to create community partnerships with local early childhood educators\, schools\, and centers; at the School\, she also provides professional development training and mentoring of teachers new to nature-based early childhood education. A Sunbridge Board trustee\, Lisa taught kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City from 2017-2022\, where she chaired the DEIJ committee. Prior to joining the WSGC faculty\, she was on the faculty of Green Meadow Waldorf School for a dozen years\, where she taught kindergarten and parent and child classes\, served as a co-chair of the early childhood section\, director of early childhood admissions and family programs\, and was a member of the Collegium\, the Collegium Committee\, and the Board of Trustees. Lisa’s teaching experience also includes working at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, Dayspring Community School\, and\, during her 2016-17 sabbatical\, teaching and mentoring in the Kathmandu (Nepal) Waldorf Kindergarten. She holds a BA in English from the College of Charleston\, an MS in Elementary Education from CW Post\, Long Island University\, and an MS in Waldorf Education from Sunbridge College. \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School\, a full WECAN member in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. Prior to Founding AWS\, she spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. Motria also serves as a mentor and educator in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, Motria has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. She completed a three-year Advanced Therapeutic Course for Early Childhood Educators in Denver and her Waldorf Early Childhood training at Sunbridge College. \n \nMeggan Gill became Sunbridge’s director of education and organizational culture in 2021 and is also a member of the Sunbridge teacher education faculty. A specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, she is also a trained Waldorf early childhood educator and is active in WECAN and AWSNA. Meggan’s teaching experience includes most recently serving as lead toddler teacher at City of Lakes Waldorf School and\, from 2009 to 2020\, serving on the faculty of the Brooklyn Waldorf School where she led parent-and-child and kindergarten classes and was active on the Faculty Council. Prior to joining BWS\, Meggan taught kindergarten at the Olympia Waldorf School and parent-and-child and nursery classes at the New Amsterdam School. Meggan earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge. \nParticipants who took this course previously had this to say: \n\nThe Intro to EC course exceeded my expectations. \nAn amazing mix of hands-on experience\, interactive group work\, and lecture content.\nIt was well structured\, the faculty was exceptional and held each class with knowledge\, joy and humor. I appreciated the opportunity we were given to be broken into groups\, discuss topics and get to know more about the participants.\nAmazing. This is one of the best courses I’ve taken in my life.\nI am beyond grateful.\nNot only am I walking away with tools in my pocket\, but with a growth and awareness in myself that I was not expecting.\nLisa is wonderful. I have never met a teacher who in five days would be able to change a group of strangers in such a profound way.\nI really enjoyed Motria’s way of sharing information\, her patience and fluid way of moving through topics. It is clear that she is very passionate about her work and enjoys sharing that with others. \nI loved Rie’s art demos and her ability to bring you into the work (regardless of it being on zoom.) She is clearly passionate and I enjoyed her lessons.\nMeggan’s class was so helpful and insightful. There were so many things about circle time that I didn’t fully understand and this course really helped me learn. I really appreciate the openness\, humor and warmth that she brings to the class.\nThe class was a fun mix of lecture\, break-out groups and experiential learning.\nI found the topics engaging\, loved the puppetry and am thankful for the library of music!\nI really enjoyed attending lectures and the articles that were provided for homework. It was great to dive right in and begin learning more about Waldorf EC. I found everyone to be very passionate and present in the program. I found that I got something out of every class.\nThe entire course was so nourishing and fulfilling. It gave me more than I ever expected. I would suggest this course to all teachers and parents interested in deepening their knowledge in Waldorf EC education. It was truly eye-opening.\nOverall it was an incredibly insightful and grounding experience that left me thirsty for more.\n\n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place June 18-23 in a synchronous online classroom \nSunday evening: 7-7:30pm technical check-in; first session starts promptly at 7:30 and ends at 9\nMonday-Thursday: Instruction takes place between 10 am and 4:30 pm (excluding breaks)\nFriday morning: Final session takes place from 10 am to 12 pm \nALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE \nNOTE: Additional (optional) sessions may take place late afternoons/evenings\, so we encourage you to leave your week open. \n  \nCost\n$635 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to your Sunbridge Google Classroom\, and a $60 non-refundable registration fee.  A list of materials you will need to procure beforehand will be sent to you three weeks prior to your course start date. \nAvailable Discounts \n\nVolume: $60 off each registration for schools sending 2 or more participants\nAlumni/CAD: 25% off for Sunbridge teacher education program graduates OR for payments made in Canadian dollars\nCurrent Students: 50% off for current Sunbridge teacher education students\n\nDiscounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.  \nPaid registrations must be received by Thursday\, June 8. \nThis course is now full. If you are interested\, please add your name to our waiting list (as cancellations do occur!).\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/introduction-to-waldorf-early-childhood-education-an-immersion-in-the-world-of-the-waldorf-nursery-kindergarten-8/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,Featured,In Process,Introductory,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery / Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:This week’s course is being taught in-person on the Sunbridge campus. For those who would prefer attending online\, this course is also being offered virtually from June 18-23. \nOpen to everyone\, including current and prospective early childhood educators\, parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers. \nJoin us for a wondrous journey! In this comprehensive course\, you’ll explore the essential elements of Waldorf early childhood education. Through the guidance of highly experienced Waldorf early childhood educators you’ll delve into child development; learn about rhythms\, transitions\, and the cycle of the year; explore the importance of play; examine the inner development of the teacher; experience circle time activities\, lessons in handwork\, art\, and movement\, and the essentials of a morning in a Waldorf early childhood setting; and develop a true practical understanding of Waldorf early childhood education. A perennial Sunbridge summer favorite\, this rich and extensive course has launched many early childhood careers. \nYou may also be interested in EC Insights\, our new online companion course taking place over the ‘23-24 academic year and open to anyone who has taken Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education. \n  \nInstructors \nLisa Miccio\, lead\, joined Acorn Waldorf School in September as the Neighboring Tree Project (NTP) Specialist\, overseeing a grant-funded AWS initiative that aims to create community partnerships with local early childhood educators\, schools\, and centers; at the School\, she also provides professional development training and mentoring of teachers new to nature-based early childhood education. A Sunbridge Board trustee\, Lisa taught kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City from 2017-2022\, where she chaired the DEIJ committee. Prior to joining the WSGC faculty\, she was on the faculty of Green Meadow Waldorf School for a dozen years\, where she taught kindergarten and parent and child classes\, served as a co-chair of the early childhood section\, director of early childhood admissions and family programs\, and was a member of the Collegium\, the Collegium Committee\, and the Board of Trustees. Lisa’s teaching experience also includes working at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, Dayspring Community School\, and\, during her 2016-17 sabbatical\, teaching and mentoring in the Kathmandu (Nepal) Waldorf Kindergarten. She holds a BA in English from the College of Charleston\, an MS in Elementary Education from CW Post\, Long Island University\, and an MS in Waldorf Education from Sunbridge College. \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School\, a full WECAN member in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. Prior to Founding AWS\, she spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. Motria also serves as a mentor and educator in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, Motria has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. She completed a three-year Advanced Therapeutic Course for Early Childhood Educators in Denver and her Waldorf Early Childhood training at Sunbridge College. \n \nMeggan Gill became Sunbridge’s director of education and organizational culture in 2021 and is also a member of the Sunbridge teacher education faculty. A specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, she is also a trained Waldorf early childhood educator and is active in WECAN and AWSNA. Meggan’s teaching experience includes most recently serving as lead toddler teacher at City of Lakes Waldorf School and\, from 2009 to 2020\, serving on the faculty of the Brooklyn Waldorf School where she led parent-and-child and kindergarten classes and was active on the Faculty Council. Prior to joining BWS\, Meggan taught kindergarten at the Olympia Waldorf School and parent-and-child and nursery classes at the New Amsterdam School. Meggan earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge. \nParticipants who took this course previously had this to say: \n\nThe Intro to EC course exceeded my expectations. \nAn amazing mix of hands-on experience\, interactive group work\, and lecture content.\nIt was well structured\, the faculty was exceptional and held each class with knowledge\, joy and humor. \nAmazing. This is one of the best courses I’ve taken in my life.\nI am beyond grateful.\nNot only am I walking away with tools in my pocket\, but with a growth and awareness in myself that I was not expecting.\nLisa is wonderful. I have never met a teacher who in five days would be able to change a group of strangers in such a profound way.\nI loved Rie’s art demos and her ability to bring you into the work. She is clearly passionate and I enjoyed her lessons.\nI really enjoyed Motria’s way of sharing information\, her patience and fluid way of moving through topics. It is clear that she is very passionate about her work and enjoys sharing that with others. \nThe class was a fun mix of lecture and experiential learning.\nI found the topics engaging\, loved the puppetry and am thankful for the library of music!\nI really enjoyed attending lectures and the articles that were provided for homework. It was great to dive right in and begin learning more about Waldorf EC. I found everyone to be very passionate and present in the program. I found that I got something out of every class.\nThe entire course was so nourishing and fulfilling. It gave me more than I ever expected. I would suggest this course to all teachers and parents interested in deepening their knowledge in Waldorf EC education. It was truly eye-opening.\nOverall it was an incredibly insightful and grounding experience that left me thirsty for more.\n\n  \nSchedule\nThis course takes place June 25-30 on the Sunbridge campus.\nSunday evening: 6-6:30 check-in; 6:30-7 optional campus tour; first session starts promptly at 7:15 and ends at 9\nMonday-Thursday: Classes begin by 8:30am and end by 6pm\nFriday morning: Classes begin by 8:30am and end between 12-1pm \n  \nCost\n$945 includes all materials and a $60 non-refundable registration fee.  \nAvailable Discounts \n\nVolume: $60 off each registration for schools sending 2 or more participants\nAlumni/CAD: 25% off for Sunbridge teacher education program graduates OR for payments made in Canadian dollars\nCurrent Students: 50% off for current Sunbridge teacher education students\n\nDiscounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.  \nPaid registrations must be received by Thursday\, June 22. \n  \n \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/introduction-to-waldorf-early-childhood-education-an-immersion-in-the-world-of-the-waldorf-nursery-kindergarten-9/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,Featured,In Process,Introductory,Professional Development,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Three: Inspiration and Guidance For Your Year
DESCRIPTION:Professional development for Waldorf teachers and home school parents. Read Summer Series 2023 details here.  \nThis course offers you an invaluable opportunity to focus entirely on your upcoming third grade school year in five days brimming with presentations\, discussions\, and practical activities. \nUnder the guidance of an experienced class teacher\, you’ll discover ways to enliven your teaching and how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the third grader in a deep and meaningful way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a look at child development focusing specifically on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the third grade child in depth as they as they experience the nine-year change. \nAlong with time and space to consider and hone your skills in such practical matters as main lesson books\, block planning\, projects and activities\, and classroom management\, your course will include such key topics for third graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nMulticultural approaches to the creation stories and the role of Old Testament stories in the third grade curriculum\nTopics in language arts\, reading groups\, and class plays\nTopics in math\nThird grade approach to science and gardening\nThird grade approach to social studies\, class trips and community service\nThird grade morning circle\nThird grade assessment\nParent work and colleagueship\n\nIn addition to inspiration and guidance which will support your teaching throughout the year\, you’ll gain many invaluable opportunities for building connections among a community of parallel colleagues from across the country\, to carry with you into your teaching. \nGrade-specific resource materials useful for your year\, including poems\, songs\, stories\, and main lesson book ideas\, will be provided to you electronically. \nNOTE: This course is taught with the expectation that you have a foundational background in Waldorf education. \n  \nLead Instructor \nJoshua Gartland is on the faculty of  The Waldorf School of Atlanta\, where he has been a class teacher since 2009. Before joining WSA\, he taught at The Waldorf School of Garden City. Prior to becoming a Waldorf teacher\, Josh was active in theatre productions\, studied and performed as a mime\, and was a senior manager of one of the largest yoga facilities in the country. He received a BFA in Theater Performance from Wright State University in Dayton\, Ohio\, and his diploma in Waldorf education from Sunbridge College.  Josh enjoys talking\, books\, playing games\, singing\, dancing\, drawing and\, of course\, learning. \nLast year’s Summer Series Grade Three participants had this to say: \n\nIt went above and beyond my expectations\, especially with regard to concrete tools\, the community created and resources shared.\nI love the Google Classroom and the ability to share resources\, as well as practical examples and ideas for my classroom. \nThe outline of the week hit on almost all the topics I was seeking information about.\nI thought the content was extremely helpful\, the Google classroom will be an tremendous help throughout the year.\nThis was so wonderful. The block plans\, games\, and main lesson structure were really helpful and inspiring.\nLoved the length of the blocks and the breaks in between truly supported my processing\,\nThere was plenty without too much.\nI feel much more prepared to teach 3rd grade than I was at the beginning of the week.\n\nYour course also includes sessions in art with Kelly Beekman\, music with Adam Petersen\, and movement and games with Charlie Orphanides. \n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place July 2-7 in a synchronous online classroom. \nALL TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE \nSunday evening: 6:15 pm-6:30 pm: Log in for technical check-in and attendance. First session starts promptly at 6:30 with “The Gesture of the Third Grade\,” and ends at 8:15. New teachers especially are encouraged to remain for a Q&A with your lead instructor from 8:30-9:00. \nMonday-Thursday: Instruction takes place between 10 am and 5 pm (excluding breaks). We also encourage you to attend our elective music studio (5:15-6:15 Wednesday) and roundtable discussion with faculty (7:15-8:15 Thursday). \nFriday: Instruction and wrap-up takes place from 10-2:30 (excluding breaks). We also encourage you to attend our elective art studio from 2:45-3:45. \nParticipants should be prepared to work on course-related assignments outside of their regularly scheduled instructional sessions (including some that may be assigned in advance). \n  \nCost\n$635 includes all resource materials\, pre-recorded music and movement lessons\, yearlong access to your Grade Three Google Classroom and Kelly Beekman’s art portal\, and a $60 non-refundable registration fee. \nNOTE: Participants will be expected to procure some materials to use during their course. A materials list will be sent three weeks in advance of your course start date. \nAvailable Discounts \n\nVolume: $60 off each registration for schools sending 2 or more participants\nAlumni/CAD: 25% off for Sunbridge teacher education program graduates OR for payments made in Canadian dollars\nCurrent Students: 50% off for current Sunbridge teacher education students\n\nDiscounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.  \nPaid registrations must be received by Thursday\, June 29. \n  \n \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/approaching-grade-three-inspiration-and-guidance-for-your-year-4/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,Grades,In Process,Professional Development,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Four: Inspiration and Guidance for Your Year
DESCRIPTION:Professional development for Waldorf teachers and home school parents. Read Summer Series 2023 details here.  \nThis course offers you an invaluable opportunity to focus entirely on your upcoming fourth grade school year in five days brimming with presentations\, discussions\, and practical activities. \nUnder the guidance of an experienced class teacher\, you’ll discover ways to enliven your teaching and how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the fourth grader in a deep and meaningful way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a look at child development focusing specifically on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the fourth grade child in depth as they step into a more objective relationship to learning. \nAlong with time and space to consider and hone your skills in such practical matters as main lesson books\, block planning\, projects and activities\, and classroom management\, your course will include such key topics for fourth graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nTopics in language arts\, reading groups\, and class plays\nMulticultural approaches to mapmaking/geography and the role of Norse mythology in the fourth grade curriculum\nTopics in math\nFourth grade approach to zoology and gardening\nFourth grade approach to geography and local/state history\nFourth grade morning circle\nFourth grade assessment\nParent work and colleagueship\n\nThese subjects will be supported by explorations in art\, music\, and movement\, giving you practical tools to take into your school year. \nIn addition to inspiration and guidance which will support your teaching throughout the year\, you’ll gain many invaluable opportunities for building connections among a community of parallel colleagues from across the country\, to carry with you into your teaching. \nGrade-specific resource materials useful for your year\, including poems\, songs\, stories\, and main lesson book ideas\, will be provided to you electronically. \nNOTE: This course is taught with the expectation that you have a foundational background in Waldorf education. \n  \nLead Instructor \nMelissa McIntyre currently teaches grade four at Susquehanna Waldorf School where she has been on the faculty since 2003. Melissa has served her school as grades department chair\, pedagogical chair\, Leadership Council member and Council rep to the Board of Trustees\, and as an AWSNA delegate. In addition to her 20 years on the SWS faculty\, Melissa’s extensive teaching experience also includes serving as an elementary and middle school teacher for public schools in Florida and Idaho\, and teaching at Department of Defense schools in Germany and at Sylvan Learning Centers in Florida and Pennsylvania. Melissa earned her BA in elementary education and art history from Rollins College and her MEd degree from the University of Central Florida. We are happy to welcome her to Sunbridge. \nLast year’s Summer Series Grade Four participants had this to say: \n\nAs a rank beginner\, I found all of the information practical and helpful. Such an abundance!\nI was extremely satisfied with the course material and instruction. All the instructors were very thorough and engaging. \nThe highlights were the class discussions and the time each instructor took to answer and address each question or comment made by each student. It felt enriching and full of wisdom.\nReally appreciate amount of content available in the online classroom. Art portion and the music content exceeded my expectations.\nThe instructors had many wonderful insights and great warmth.\nWith the amount of time and material covered this price is excellent. The ability to return to the material until May of next year is wonderful and greatly appreciated.\nI (had) heard extraordinary things about Sunbridge and how clear and thorough each instructor is when teaching the course. I saw this to be true taking the course this week. Wonderful pace and material review has left me feeling even more confident taking on 4th grade.\n\nYour course also includes sessions in art with Kelly Beekman\, music with Adam Petersen\, and movement and games with Charlie Orphanides. \n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place July 2-7 in a synchronous online classroom. \nALL TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE \nSunday evening: 6:15 pm-6:30 pm: Log in for technical check-in and attendance. First session starts promptly at 6:30 with “The Gesture of the Fourth Grade\,” and ends at 8:15. New teachers especially are encouraged to remain for a Q&A with your lead instructor from 8:30-9:00. \nMonday-Thursday: Instruction takes place between 10 am and 5 pm (excluding breaks). We also encourage you to attend our elective music studio (5:15-6:15 Wednesday) and roundtable discussion with faculty (7:15-8:15 Thursday). \nFriday: Instruction and wrap-up takes place from 10-2:30 (excluding breaks). We also encourage you to attend our elective art studio from 2:45-3:45. \nParticipants should be prepared to work on course-related assignments outside of their regularly scheduled instructional sessions (including some that may be assigned in advance). \n  \nCost\n$635 includes all resource materials\, pre-recorded music and movement lessons\, yearlong access to your Grade Four Google Classroom and Kelly Beekman’s art portal\, and a $60 non-refundable registration fee. \nNOTE: Participants will be expected to procure some materials to use during their course. A materials list will be sent three weeks in advance of your course start date. \nAvailable Discounts \n\nVolume: $60 off each registration for schools sending 2 or more participants\nAlumni/CAD: 25% off for Sunbridge teacher education program graduates OR for payments made in Canadian dollars\nCurrent Students: 50% off for current Sunbridge teacher education students\n\nDiscounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.  \nPaid registrations must be received by Thursday\, June 29. \n  \n \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/approaching-grade-four-inspiration-and-guidance-for-your-year-4/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,Grades,In Process,Professional Development,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery / Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.\nThis week’s course will be taught remotely in real-time. Details here.  \nOpen to everyone\, including current and prospective early childhood educators\, parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers. \nJoin us for a wondrous journey! In this comprehensive course\, you’ll explore the essential elements of Waldorf early childhood education. Through the guidance of highly experienced Waldorf early childhood educators you’ll delve into child development; learn about rhythms\, transitions\, and the cycle of the year; explore the importance of play; examine the inner development of the teacher; experience circle time activities\, lessons in handwork\, art\, and movement\, and the essentials of a morning in a Waldorf early childhood setting; and develop a true practical understanding of Waldorf early childhood education. A perennial Sunbridge summer favorite\, this rich and extensive course has launched many early childhood careers. \nYou may also be interested in EC Insights\, our new online companion course taking place over the ‘23-24 academic year and open to anyone who has taken Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education. \n  \nInstructors \nLisa Miccio\, lead\, joined Acorn Waldorf School in September 2022 as the Neighboring Tree Project (NTP) Specialist\, overseeing a grant-funded AWS initiative that aims to create community partnerships with local early childhood educators\, schools\, and centers; at the School\, she also provides professional development training and mentoring of teachers new to nature-based early childhood education. A Sunbridge Board trustee\, Lisa taught kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City from 2017-2022\, where she chaired the DEIJ committee. Prior to joining the WSGC faculty\, she was on the faculty of Green Meadow Waldorf School for a dozen years\, where she taught kindergarten and parent and child classes\, served as a co-chair of the early childhood section\, director of early childhood admissions and family programs\, and was a member of the Collegium\, the Collegium Committee\, and the Board of Trustees. Lisa’s teaching experience also includes working at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, Dayspring Community School\, and\, during her 2016-17 sabbatical\, teaching and mentoring in the Kathmandu (Nepal) Waldorf Kindergarten. She holds a BA in English from the College of Charleston\, an MS in Elementary Education from CW Post\, Long Island University\, and an MS in Waldorf Education from Sunbridge College. \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School\, a full WECAN member in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. Prior to Founding AWS\, she spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. Motria also serves as a mentor and educator in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, Motria has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. She completed a three-year Advanced Therapeutic Course for Early Childhood Educators in Denver and her Waldorf Early Childhood training at Sunbridge College. \n \nMeggan Gill became Sunbridge’s director of education and organizational culture in 2021 and is also a member of the Sunbridge teacher education faculty. A specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, she is also a trained Waldorf early childhood educator and is active in WECAN and AWSNA. Meggan’s teaching experience includes most recently serving as lead toddler teacher at City of Lakes Waldorf School and\, from 2009 to 2020\, serving on the faculty of the Brooklyn Waldorf School where she led parent-and-child and kindergarten classes and was active on the Faculty Council. Prior to joining BWS\, Meggan taught kindergarten at the Olympia Waldorf School and parent-and-child and nursery classes at the New Amsterdam School. Meggan earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge. \nRie Seo teaches kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City. Before joining the WSGC faculty\, Rie served as the aftercare lead teacher at New Amsterdam School. She also led nursery and parent/child programs at a Waldorf-inspired Japanese Saturday Program in Brooklyn and was the founder and lead teacher for outdoor Waldorf-inspired parent/child classes in Queens. A graduate of Sunbridge’s Early Childhood teacher training\, Rie also earned her BA in drama from Tamagawa University in Tokyo\, Japan\, her MFA in theater design from NYU Tisch School of the Arts\, and a certificate in early childhood education from LifeWays. \n  \nParticipants who took this course previously had this to say: \n\nThe Intro to EC course exceeded my expectations. \nAn amazing mix of hands-on experience\, interactive group work\, and lecture content.\nIt was well structured\, the faculty was exceptional and held each class with knowledge\, joy and humor. I appreciated the opportunity we were given to be broken into groups\, discuss topics and get to know more about the participants.\nAmazing. This is one of the best courses I’ve taken in my life.\nI am beyond grateful.\nNot only am I walking away with tools in my pocket\, but with a growth and awareness in myself that I was not expecting.\nLisa is wonderful. I have never met a teacher who in five days would be able to change a group of strangers in such a profound way.\nI really enjoyed Motria’s way of sharing information\, her patience and fluid way of moving through topics. It is clear that she is very passionate about her work and enjoys sharing that with others. \nI loved Rie’s art demos and her ability to bring you into the work (regardless of it being on zoom.) She is clearly passionate and I enjoyed her lessons.\nMeggan’s class was so helpful and insightful. There were so many things about circle time that I didn’t fully understand and this course really helped me learn. I really appreciate the openness\, humor and warmth that she brings to the class.\nThe class was a fun mix of lecture\, break-out groups and experiential learning.\nI found the topics engaging\, loved the puppetry and am thankful for the library of music!\nI really enjoyed attending lectures and the articles that were provided for homework. It was great to dive right in and begin learning more about Waldorf EC. I found everyone to be very passionate and present in the program. I found that I got something out of every class.\nThe entire course was so nourishing and fulfilling. It gave me more than I ever expected. I would suggest this course to all teachers and parents interested in deepening their knowledge in Waldorf EC education. It was truly eye-opening.\nOverall it was an incredibly insightful and grounding experience that left me thirsty for more.\n\n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place July 2-7 in a synchronous online classroom \nSunday evening: 7:15-7:30 pm technical check-in; first session starts promptly at 7:30 and ends at 9\nMonday-Thursday: Instruction takes place between 10 am and 4:30 pm (excluding breaks)\nFriday morning: Final session takes place from 10 am to 12 pm \nALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE \nNOTE: Classes WILL be held on the July 4th holiday.  \nAdditional (optional) sessions may take place late afternoons/evenings\, so we encourage you to leave your week open. \n  \nCost\n$635 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to your Sunbridge Google Classroom\, and a $60 non-refundable registration fee.  You will also need to procure these materials for class. \nAvailable Discounts \n\nVolume: $60 off each registration for schools sending 2 or more participants\nAlumni/CAD: 25% off for Sunbridge teacher education program graduates OR for payments made in Canadian dollars\nCurrent Students: 50% off for current Sunbridge teacher education students\n\nDiscounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.  \nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/introduction-to-waldorf-early-childhood-education-an-immersion-in-the-world-of-the-waldorf-nursery-kindergarten-10/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Featured,In Process,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Seven: Inspiration and Guidance For Your Year
DESCRIPTION:Professional development for Waldorf teachers and home school parents. Read Summer Series 2023 details here. \nTaught remotely in real-time\, this course offers you an invaluable opportunity to focus entirely on your upcoming seventh grade school year in five days brimming with presentations\, discussions\, and practical activities. \nUnder the guidance of an experienced class teacher\, you’ll discover ways to enliven your teaching and learn how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the seventh grader in a meaningful and lively way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a child development study focusing on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the seventh grader as they explore new horizons both within and without. \nAlong with time and space to consider and hone your skills in such practical matters as main lesson books\, block planning\, projects and activities\, and classroom management\, your course will include such key topics for seventh graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nTopics in language arts\, including Wish\, Wonder\, and Surprise\, and journal- and essay-writing\nTopics in math\, including prospective geometry and intro to algebra\nTopics in history\, including the Middle Ages through the Renaissance in Africa and Europe\, and the Enlightenment through the American Civil War\nTopics in geography\, including biomes and explorers of the world\nTopics in science\, including mechanics\, intro to chemistry\, and human physiology\nPlays\, projects\, community service\, and trips\nBlock quizzes and assessments\nNext steps in seventh grade pedagogy\nParent work and colleagueship\n\nNEW This Year: \nThis summer\, in addition to the topics listed above\, which all Approaching Grade Seven participants will be engaging in together\, we are also offering elective classes designed to help you meet the needs of your particular set of students as some look ahead to stepping into their school’s high school\, while others need appropriate preparation for moving on to a public or other non-Waldorf setting for their high school years. Elective topics (some of which will be repeated\, so you’ll be able to get in all that you need) include: \n\nPhysics lab\nChemistry lab\nMath skills\nPerspective geometry drawings\nMain lesson music\nMain lesson art\nChalkboard art\nRoundtable discussion for experienced teachers: Adapting Curriculum for High School Readiness\nRoundtable discussion for experienced teachers: Adapting Curriculum for BIPOC and Gender Inclusion\nRoundtable discussions for all teachers: Developing ELA Skills and Choosing Class Readers\n\nIn addition to all the inspiration and guidance which will support your teaching throughout the year\, you’ll gain many invaluable opportunities for building connections among a community of parallel colleagues from across the country to carry with you into your teaching. \nGrade-specific resource materials useful for your year\, including poems\, songs\, stories\, and main lesson book ideas\, will be provided to you electronically. \nNOTE: This course is taught with the expectation that you have a foundational background in Waldorf education. \n  \nLead Instructor  \nRebecca Nelson is a middle school specialist at Waldorf School of New Orleans\, where she has taught since 2014. Previously\, she took a class from sixth-eighth grade at Green Meadow Waldorf School. A graduate of the College of William and Mary\, Rebecca discovered Waldorf education while studying Mayan archaeology at Tulane University\, from which she earned an MA in Anthropology. She also holds an MSEd in Waldorf elementary education from Sunbridge College. \nSummer Series 2022 participants had this to say about their experience with Rebecca: \n\nRebecca’s passion for teaching is the most inspiring thing… and that’s saying a lot! because content was great\nRebecca was wonderful! So experienced\, insightful and left time for comments and questions.\nRebecca’s recommendations were modern and deep. I really appreciated her book recommendations and how many resources she shared in the google drive. I will be using them throughout the year and they will help shape my year and make it easier.\nRebecca was open\, honest\, organized\, professional. She was able to cover a wide range of topics and stayed on track and on time. I appreciated her willingness to discuss any question or topic. She balanced the time well\, gave resources\, gave ideas\, but left space for us to figure things out on our own.\nRebecca offered wonderful insights and shared her experiences in an honest and authentic way \nThe guided discussions that allowed the expertise from so many educators to be available was broader and more insightful than any one person could be. The instructor’s passion for her areas of expertise\, and also for the task of teaching were inspiring. I’m super enthused to get to putting together my curriculum content and class for the year.\n\nIn addition to Rebecca\, your instructors/facilitators are Kelly Beekman (art)\, Katey Dolezal (music)\, Rob Welcher (math and science)\, Amy Stemkowski (chemistry)\, Lesley Rubinstein and Meggan Gill (roundtable discussions)\, and Charlie Orphanides (pre-recorded movement & games). \n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place July 9-14 in a synchronous online classroom. \nALL TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE \nSunday evening: 4:30 pm-5:00 pm: Log in for technical check-in and attendance. Your first session starts promptly at 5:00 with “The Gesture of the Seventh Grade.” There’ll be a half hour break from 6:00-6:30 and your next session runs from 6:30-8:15\, followed by a Q&A from 8:30-9:00. \nMonday-Thursday: Instruction takes place between 10 am and 4:30 pm (excluding breaks). We also encourage you to attend our elective music studio (5:15-6:15 Wednesday) and roundtable discussion with faculty (7:15-8:15 Thursday). \nFriday: Instruction and wrap-up takes place from 10-3:00 (excluding breaks). We also encourage you to attend our elective art studio from 3:15-4:15. \nParticipants should be prepared to work on course-related assignments outside of their regularly scheduled instructional sessions (including some that may be assigned in advance). \n  \nCost\n$635 includes all resource materials\, pre-recorded music and movement lessons\, yearlong access to your Grade Seven Google Classroom and Kelly Beekman’s art portal\, and a $60 non-refundable registration fee. \nNOTE: Participants will be expected to procure some materials to use during their course. A materials list will be sent three weeks in advance of your course start date. \nAvailable Discounts \n\nVolume: $60 off each registration for schools sending 2 or more participants\nAlumni/CAD: 25% off for Sunbridge teacher education program graduates OR for payments made in Canadian dollars\nCurrent Students: 50% off for current Sunbridge teacher education students\n\nDiscounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.  \nPaid registrations must be received by Thursday\, July 6. \n  \n \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/approaching-grade-seven-inspiration-and-guidance-for-your-year-4/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,Grades,In Process,Professional Development,Summer Series
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