

GLWI Early Childhood and Grades 1-8 Teacher Certificate Program Format
Description
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3 year program
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Part-time (you can complete this program while working as a teacher or another job)
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Summer-Fall-Spring terms for coursework
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Each year has a fieldwork component
Summer - 3 years
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Three week intensive Monday through Friday, 8+ hours each day, beginning the first Monday in July and ending three weeks later on Friday.
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WEEK 1 and 2 VIRTUAL
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WEEK 3 IN PERSON* in MILWAUKEE
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Fall - 3 years
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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
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Weekend VIRTUAL retreat during first weekend of November
Spring - 3 years
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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.
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Weekend IN PERSON* in MILWAUKEE retreat during first weekend of March
Fieldwork - 3 years
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Year 1 - 15 hours of observation at 3-5 Waldorf schools
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Year 2 - 20-30 hours of observation and practice teaching at 2-4 Waldorf schools
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Year 3 - 3-4 week practicum (student teaching)
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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
See full Academic Calendar.