Community Learning Centers

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Community Learning Centers (CLC) provide a new educational opportunity for people to study Anthroposophy with the Rudolf Steiner College faculty in their own communities. Our master teachers in Anthroposophical studies, Waldorf education, and the arts will travel to your community for two to three intense weekends over the course of three years to help enliven your community. We are interested in responding to requests from around the country to launch a CLC in any community where there is sufficient enrollment.

Students who attend the CLCs in their home communities do so for personal and family enrichment and for a deepening in the academic, artistic and practical experience of Anthroposophy.

With this program, we also make it possible for people who wish to enter our summer Waldorf Teacher Education for shortened periods each summer. Students will engage in the initial foundation studies in their own communities, and then travel to Fair Oaks for three weeks of summer courses over the course of three years. The CLC curriculum will provide the per-requisites necessary to enroll in: The Summer Teacher Education Program/ Early Childhood and Grades; The Summer High School Teacher Education Program; and the Subject Teacher Education Program. Upon successful completion of one of these three programs, students will receive a Diploma in Waldorf Education recognized by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.

Community Learning Center Curriculum

Courses offered in the Community Learning Centers focus on foundation studies in Anthroposophy and the arts. Courses likely to be given are included in the list that follows. No academic credit is given for these courses, but as detailed, they fulfill per-requisites for enrollment in the above Waldorf Teacher Education Programs. CLC courses may include:

Learn more about our 2012 program: Community Learning Centers (PDF).

Teacher Education Program Courses

The CLC curriculum offers to students the per-requisites necessary for admission into Rudolf Steiner College summer teacher education programs, extending over three years. The fall and spring sessions offered in the local community fulfill per-requisite requirements for the following summer. To receive an AWSNA-recognized diploma, students must qualify for, enroll in, and successfully complete one of the Summer Waldorf Teacher Education Programs at Rudolf Steiner College specified below:

The Summer Waldorf Teacher Education Program/Early Childhood and Grades: three-weeks per summer for three summers. (Three years of CLC courses)

The Summer High School Teacher Education Program: three-weeks per summer for three summers. (Three years of CLC course)

The Waldorf Special Subject Teacher Education Program/Grades Handwork: two weeks per for three summer summers, plus a long weekend in February for three years. (Three years of CLC courses)

Please see the Summer course catalog for details of course offerings. Each of the three programs addresses the educational theory and philosophy of Waldorf education, child development, and the application and curriculum specific to the program. In addition, students have observation and practice teaching requirements.

Fees

Fees The cost of 2011-12 CLC sessions is $2400. You may divide this amount into as many parts as there are sessions at your location. However, students intending to enroll in the above programs will need to complete all CLC sessions each year. Program Fees for 2012: Summer Teacher Education in Early Childhood, Grades, or High School, $4800; Special Subject Teachers, $2700. The cost for CLC sessions in 2012-13 may include a cost of living increase.

Financial Aid

Students may apply for financial aid for the Summer Teacher Education Program /Grades and High School; Summer High School Teacher Education Program; and Special Subject Teacher Education Program. No financial aid is available for the per-requisite CLC studies in local areas.

Community Learning Centers have already been established in: Anchorage, Alaska; Denver, Colorado; Prescott, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; Reno, NV; Montreal, Canada; Nevada City, California; Fair Oaks, CA; Los Altos, CA and Citrus Heights, California. Others are in process of being initiated. A minimum of ten students is required to establish a Community Learning Center in a particular area.

Enrollment

Please see Online Registration, send an email or call (916) 961-8727 ext. 0. You may also mail inquiries to Rudolf Steiner College, 9200 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.