Fall Courses 2026
Fall Courses 2026
Waldorf Enrichment Psychology
The Inner Work of the Teacher, Heart Thinking.
Waldorf Enrichment offers an opportunity to explore with new perspectives emotional intelligence for teachers, parent work, working with colleagues and school administration. The focus this Fall is the inner work of the teacher, ‘Heart Thinking.’
Location: Online
Dates: 4 Tuesdays: Sep 8. Oct 6 Nov 3 . Dec 1
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Total credit hours: 6 hours
Teachers: Laurie Clack
Cost: $240
Location: Online
Dates: Tuesdays: Sep 15 + 29 . Oct 13 + 27 Nov 10 + 24 . Dec 8 + Saturday 12, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Total credit hours: 7 hours
Teachers: Anjum Mir, Dana Williams
Cost: $300
Philosophy/Anthroposophy
Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path
In this course we will take a deeper dive into the philosophical background of Anthroposophy in the context of Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path, one of Rudolf Steiner’s essential books. We will explore each chapter in through presentations, artistic activities, and collaborative group work. This class spans over the course of seven 1.5-hour online sessions throughout the Fall semester and ends with group project presentation in December. We will approach the content of this book through thinking, feeling and willing.
Location: Waldorf School of San Diego
Date: Saturday Sept 19, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Total credit hours: 7.5 hours
Teachers: Prof. Dr. Jost Schieren, Philip Guest
Cost: $300
Elementary Grades Intensive I
Introducing the magic of Algebra
This intensive focuses on Mathematics in Grades 7 and 8.
Waldorf Essentials
Psychology/Anthropology
Location: Online
Dates: 4 Tuesdays: Sept 22 - Oct 20 - Nov 17 - Dec 15, 2026
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Total credit hours: 6 hours
Teachers: Elyse Sussi, Shivani Burrows-Goodwilll, Blair Manzke, Phaedra Cheydleur
Cost: $640
One of the most sought after WISC courses, great for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of child psychology from an Anthroposophical perspective.
In this online psychology and anthropology course will focus on
Supporting Child's Well-being in the Elementary Years
Crossing the Rubicon: Exploring the 9-year-old Change
Exploring the 12-year-old Change
Relationship Between Student and Teacher Over the Elementary Years
Early Childhood Intensive I
Location: Waldorf School of San Diego
Date: Saturday September 26, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Total credit hours: 7 1/2 hours
Teachers: Patricia Rubano, Ludmila Rockett
Cost: $300
Working with the Younger Child. Mood of the Fifth Lyre and Singing.
Threefold Community Event
Location: Waldorf School of San Diego
Date: Saturday Oct 10, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Total credit hours: 6 1/2 hours
Teachers: Patrice Maynard, Mashobane Moruthane
Cost: Free
WISC offers this Threefold Event, free of charge as an. opportunity for our Southern California community to come together, connect, and share in the spirit of Waldorf education. Participants will engage in song and story with Baba the Storyteller, take part in role-play exercises that address real-life scenarios facing schools today, and hear an inspiring presentation on Threefolding.
Elementary Grades Intensive II
Location: Highland Hall Waldorf School, Los Angeles
Date: Saturday October 24, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Total credit hours: 7 hours
Teachers: Prof. Dr. Jost Schieren, Philip Guest
Cost: $300
This intensive focuses on children ages 4–6, exploring the power of healthy rhythms in supporting the growth and well-being of nursery and kindergarten children. Through practical insights and experiential activities, we will deepen our understanding of how rhythm nurtures balance, fosters imagination, and creates a secure foundation for learning.
Early Childhood Intensive II
Location: Highland Hall Waldorf School, Los Angeles
Date: Saturday Nov. 7, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Total credit hours: 7 1/2 hours
Teachers: Rosa Balderraman, Dana Williams, Aileen Leijten
Cost: $300
Involving and Meeting Parents in our EC Work.
- Teaching staff and teacher’s conferences
- Parent involvement, family sociology
Celebrating Festivals and Birthdays in the EC Classroom.
Elementary Grades Intensive III
Location: San Diego Waldorf School
Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2025
Date: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Total credit hours: 7 1/2 hours
Teachers: Prof. Dr. Jost Schieren, Mary Carmichael, Johanna Laurelin
Cost: $300
This intensive starts with Child and Human Development with focus on the age phase of 7-14 years. The main focus of the intensive is History, cultural studies & Geography in Grades 5-6. We will also expereince Eurythmy and Self Development for the teacher.
Elementary Grades Intensive IV
Location: Highland Hall Waldorf School, Los Angeles
Date: Saturday Dec 5, 2025
Date: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Total credit hours: 7 1/2 hours
Teachers: Prof. Dr. Jost Schieren, Blair Manzke, Aileen Leijten & Cathy O’Neill
Cost: $300
This intensive starts with Child and Human Development continuing with the age phase of 7-14. The main focus of the intensive is History, cultural studies & Geography in Grades 7-8. We will also experience Eurythmy and Biography work for the teacher.