three-year intensive
Become a Learning Support teacher
for school or private practice.
NEW CYCLE 4 STARTS NOV 7, 2025.
deepenings: custom faculty training
Deepen your work.
Learn to support your students in a classroom setting or deepen your understanding for your 1:1 support work.
Join us or we will come to you.
SAVE THE DATE: JULY 26-27, 2025
conferences & workshops
Attend or host a Waldorf Learning Support
conference or workshop near you.
what we offer
establish strong foundations
establish strong foundations
establish strong foundations
The Waldorf Learning Support curriculum is based on the work of Audrey McAllen, Rudolf Steiner and other leaders in educational support. Topics include:
- Early movement pattern integration
- Artistic & movement exercises for learning/behavioral challenges
- Development of human ability explored from anatomical/neurological and pedagogic
The Waldorf Learning Support curriculum is based on the work of Audrey McAllen, Rudolf Steiner and other leaders in educational support. Topics include:
- Early movement pattern integration
- Artistic & movement exercises for learning/behavioral challenges
- Development of human ability explored from anatomical/neurological and pedagogical perspectives
- Enhanced observation of physical movements, drawings & learning processes
- Origins of hindrances that block access to natural capacities.
creative hybrid programs
establish strong foundations
establish strong foundations
The Waldorf Learning Support rigorous & creative hybrid approach offers a practical & accessible learning experience to meet your busy schedule. We combine traditional face-to-face learning with synchronous & asynchronous distance learning online, plus mentoring in the field to put your new skills to use right away. Waldorf Learning Suppo
The Waldorf Learning Support rigorous & creative hybrid approach offers a practical & accessible learning experience to meet your busy schedule. We combine traditional face-to-face learning with synchronous & asynchronous distance learning online, plus mentoring in the field to put your new skills to use right away. Waldorf Learning Support graduates leave with the skills needed to support the healthy development of daily student performance including:
- assessment & screening
- integrative movement , drawing & painting exercises
- theoretical knowledge based in Anthroposophy
- creative tutoring
- pedagogical classroom strategies
- inner work & personal development for the teacher
earn your certificate
establish strong foundations
earn your certificate
Waldorf Learning Support (WLS) certificates are recognized by Steiner Waldorf Schools worldwide. We offer convenient programming in our part-time intensive hybrid programs:
- Three-Year Intensive--meets at regular intervals over the course of three years.
- Weekend "Deepenings" that can be customized for your school community to begin to b
Waldorf Learning Support (WLS) certificates are recognized by Steiner Waldorf Schools worldwide. We offer convenient programming in our part-time intensive hybrid programs:
- Three-Year Intensive--meets at regular intervals over the course of three years.
- Weekend "Deepenings" that can be customized for your school community to begin to build a comprehensive program of support services for your students, teachers and parents, and keep your work current and relevant.
WLS is sponsored by the Waldorf Teacher Institute of Chicago--an AWSNA approved training institute. Earn your WLS certificate as a Learning Support teacher & join WLS alumni supporting students of all ages around the world.
“Each child in every age brings something new into the world from divine regions, and it is our task as educators to remove the bodily and soul obstacles, so that the child's spirit may enter with full freedom into life." ~ Rudolf Steiner 1922
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