Welcome families and friends of el Rio Charter School.
Our vision is to found a Kindergarten through 8th grade public charter school, opening in 2012, which brings the advantages of a Waldorf style education to Northeast Los Angeles.
We are calling for participants willing to strategize, collaborate and give skills and time to help us
make it happen.

el Rio Scholarship for Waldorf Education Professional Development for Public School Teachers in Southern California

Posted: June 23rd, 2010 | Author: Julia Posey | Filed under: Teacher Training | 1 Comment »

Boost your effectiveness as a teacher with a lively dose of Waldorf professional development this summer at Ocean Charter School!

In honor of the first introduction to Waldorf Education for Public School Teachers in Southern California, el Rio is offering a scholarship.  The scholarship is open to participants with a CA teaching credential who reside in northeast LA (zipcodes:  90041, 90042, 90065, 90031).

The Waldorf Education for Public School Teachers is a one-week immersion into the Waldorf teaching experience being held July 19-23, 2010, at Ocean Charter School.  Take the plunge!

You will learn:

* Singing and making music with children

*The art of teaching English language writing and reading skills

*Storytelling for effective response and comprehension

*Movement and math, beanbags, songs and more!

*Waldorf approaches in support of brain-based learning

*Meaning-making of subject-based content using painting, drawing, movement, sculpture, and more!

You will come away with:

*Ideas and materials to apply to your classroom

*Ideas and ways to create a professional learning community in your school

*Ways to support different learners through Waldorf-based differentiation practices

If you have enrolled or are plan to enroll, email elriocharter@gmail.com to enter your name in a lottery drawing.

Read Joan’s blog post for more information about the teacher training and how to enroll.


One Comment on “el Rio Scholarship for Waldorf Education Professional Development for Public School Teachers in Southern California”

  1. 1 Jennifer Patton said at 3:16 pm on July 15th, 2010:

    We have a winner!! Thanks to all who entered the lottery for the Waldorf Teacher Training scholarship. There are still spaces available at the teacher training if you want to attend. See you there!


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