High School Teacher Education Program Open House (WHiSTEP)

Deepen Your High School Pedagogical Practice Through Waldorf Education

Are you ready to expand your work with adolescents and bring deeper purpose and creativity to your teaching?

Join us for a special live online Open House introducing WHiSTEP – Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program, our long-standing transformative, low-residency training designed for current and aspiring Waldorf high school educators.

What to Expect

 Meet Program Director David Barham and learn about the purpose, structure, and unique benefits of WHiSTEP.

 Engage in a presentation and conversation about the art and practice of Waldorf high school teaching.

 Learn about scholarships and financial assistance opportunities

 Ask questions during a live Q&A session.

 Receive a special tuition discount code at the end of the session!

 Event Details

 Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

 Time: 7:00–7:30 P.M. ET

 Location: Online (link provided upon registration)

 About the WHiSTEP Program

The Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program (WHiSTEP) is a 25-month, low-residency certificate program for teachers who seek to deepen their understanding and application of the Waldorf approach to high school education.

Participants develop both practical skills and spiritual insight into adolescence, exploring how Waldorf pedagogy meets the evolving consciousness of today’s students.

 Program Highlights

• Three summer residencies (two weeks each) in Wilton, NH
• Hybrid format: online seminars throughout the year + in-person summer residencies
• Integrated with “Starlight Rays in Darkened Times” – 12 online sessions for high school teachers
• Graduate-level certificate recognized by AWSNA and Waldorf schools worldwide

 Curriculum Areas

• Adolescent development and psychology
• The threefold social organism and anthroposophical foundations
• Phenomenological lesson design and “living thinking”
• Artistic pedagogy across the humanities, sciences, and arts