The River, the Raft, and You
A Course for New Administrators and School Directors
January - April 2027
January - April 2027
Dear Friends,
We will be offering this course again in January 2027. This online professional development course is designed for new school administrators and administrative staff and limited to 10 participants. We'd love to have you join us! Please contact us with any questions.
Christine and Lisa
The River, the Raft, and You
January 16 (Saturday) 7:00 - 10:00 am PST, and
Feb 11, March 16 and April 15 (Thursdays) 4:00 - 5:30 pm PST
Course Fee: $500
Putting in the River
An overview of the many dimensions of Waldorf school structure and culture
Navigating the Current
Planning in the presence of turbulence
Leading and delegating with confidence - Who are your oars people?
Communicating effectively - How to achieve 'in sync' paddling
Staying Afloat and Supporting the Crew
Stratagies for self-preservation - Keep your life jacket on
Understanding the roles and interdependence of Faculty, Administrative Staff, Board and Parents
Developing community relationships
Human Resources: Healthy practices and common challenges
Taught by LWS Faculty, Lisa Mahar and Christine Laird-Scherding