Developing Capacities for Decolonizing

Reframing Waldorf Pedagogy, Reimagining Practice

Course Overview

This three-day, weekend intensive professional development workshop is designed for Waldorf school community members interested in a comprehensive exploration of Waldorf educational philosophy, pedagogy, and practice with an aim toward realizing meaningful opportunities for change and transformation. This in-person workshop will take place at the Detroit Waldorf School in Detroit, Michigan. Sessions will begin on the evening of Friday, October 9th, 2026 and will run through Sunday morning, October 11th.

Course Outline:

Session I: Friday, October 9th, 2026 - 6:00pm-8:30pm (EST)

Core Themes: Establishing connections, building a collective vision

Session II: Saturday, October 10th, 2026 - 9:30am-3pm* (EST)

Core Themes: Reframing, Reimagining, Reconstructing

*Lunch will be served at noon

Session III: Sunday, October 11th, 2026 - 9am-1pm (EST)

Core Themes: Cultivating Capacities for Decolonization & Innovative Imagination

Dates:

October 9 - October 11, 2026

Schedule:

Session I: Friday, October 9th - 6:00pm-8:30pm (EST)

Session II: Saturday, October 10th - 9:30am-3pm (EST)

Session III: Sunday, October 11th - 9am-1pm (EST)

Location (In Person):

Detroit Waldorf School, Detroit, MI

Single Registration:

$425

Discounts:

Volume: $25 off each registration for schools sending two or more participants ($400 each)
CAD: 25% off payments made with Canadian dollars
GLWI Teacher Education Program Participants and Alumni: $325

REGISTRATION

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