The Comox Valley Waldorf School’s curriculum was based on the educational philosophy of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner. The first ‘Waldorf’ school opened in Germany in 1919. Though many practices have evolved over time, the philosophy remains strong in Waldorf schools today. These principles are upheld through the relationship between the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) for the grades programs and the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) for the early childhood education programs. As these governing bodies are responsible for ensuring the highest standards for Waldorf Schools in North America, they require that schools who want to offer Waldorf Education go through a period of self-study, creating development plans and working with a representative who guides the school through the process. It’s not unlike becoming certified as ‘organic’ in the food production world!
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