GLWI Early Childhood and Grades 1-8 Teacher Certificate Program Format

Description

• 3 year program

• Part-time (you can complete this program while working as a teacher or another job)

• Summer-Fall-Spring terms for coursework

• Each year has a fieldwork component

Summer - 3 years

• Three week intensive Monday through Friday, 8+ hours each day, beginning the first Monday in July and ending three weeks later on Friday.

  • WEEK 1 and 2 VIRTUAL

  • WEEK 3 IN PERSON* in MILWAUKEE

Fall - 3 years

• Weekly VIRTUAL sessions on Monday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 Central Time, beginning the first Monday after Labor Day and ending the second Monday of December

• Weekend VIRTUAL retreat during first weekend of November

Spring - 3 years

• Weekly VIRTUAL sessions on Monday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 Central Time, beginning the first Monday of April and ending the last Monday of April.

• Weekend IN PERSON* in MILWAUKEE retreat during first weekend of March

Fieldwork - 3 years

• Year 1 - 15 hours of observation at 3-5 Waldorf schools

• Year 2 - 20-30 hours of observation and practice teaching at 2-4 Waldorf schools

• Year 3 - 3-4 week practicum (student teaching)

• Year 3 - Final Project

*We strive to cultivate an inclusive experience for all, if you need to participate differently or need accommodations during periods of in-person instruction, please let us know as soon as possible and we will do our best to work through different options.

2023-24 Dates
Summer - July 3 - 21, 2023

Fall Course - Sept 11 - Dec 11, 2023 (Monday evenings)

Fall Retreat - Nov 4 - 5, 2023 

Spring Course - Feb 5 - April 29, 2024 (Monday evenings)

Spring Retreat -  March 1-3, 2024 

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See full Academic Calendar.