Since 1994, a dedicated group of public and private school educators, the Waldorf-inspired Cadre, brought best practice teaching methodologies to their students in the form of a Waldorf-inspired pedagogy. Research on Waldorf education shows a correlation between methods used in Waldorf schools and brain-based research, as well as current best practices in teaching. Waldorf-inspired teaching exemplifies best teaching practices, including an arts-infused pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning, Place-based Education, Education for Sustainability, and Social and Emotional Learning. Recent quantitative studies show that 8th grade students attending Waldorf-inspired charter schools perform as well or better on standardized tests than institutions with the same or similar demographics.  These well-researched methods have aided in the growth and development of students and teachers alike.   Furthermore, Waldorf-inspired schools in the public sector are the fastest growing movement related to Waldorf education today.

 

The Kentahten Institute for Waldorf Instruction (KIWI)

 

Kentahten Institute for Waldorf Instruction was formed in the fall of 2005, first as a LLC, then gained its non-profit status in the summer of 2012. The Waldorf-inspired Summer Institute began in 2005 and summer institutes have taken place every year since that time.  Teachers take classes to deepen their understanding of Waldorf education and its implication for the public and private school setting. At that time the Waldorf-Inspired Cadre became known as the Kentahten Cadre.

Kentahten Cadre Becomes the Public Waldorf Cadre

 

Kentahten Institute for Waldorf Instruction intends to re-invigorate the teaching of Waldorf methods in the public school setting by incorporating the Waldorf-inspired Cadre into its mission and vision. In 2017 The Board of KIWI voted to change the name of the Cadre to The Public Waldorf Cadre, with the express intent of inviting all educators from the public to KIWI workshops and classes. 

 

Kentahten Teacher Training

 

KIWI is working on offering Kentahten Teacher Training Certificates. Based on the recommendations of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education, the teacher training would eventually be able to grant public Waldorf teaching certificates.

 

Our Partners

 

KIWI works closely with the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education. The Alliance is a professional development organization and membership is voluntary. All Alliance member organizations maintain independent financial and administrative structures. Kentahten also partners with the Waldorf School of Louisville in offering use of their campus, teacher spotlight opportunities, and co-sponsored family workshops called Windows on Waldorf.