The Association of Waldorf Schools (AWSNA) supports the growth and development of Steiner/Waldorf Education schools and teacher training institutes throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. AWSNA provides leadership to schools by facilitating resources, networks and research as they strive towards excellence and build healthy school communities. The Association performs functions that its member schools and institutes could not do alone, including: · Outreach and advocacy · Accreditation and school support services · Professional development activities · Research and publications Please contact us if you have any questions about AWSNA. WALDORF EDUCATION: ~ Is based on a profound understanding of human development ~ Provides a detailed, richly artistic curriculum that responds to and enhances the child's developmental phases, from early childhood through high school ~ Cultivates social and emotional intelligence ~ Connects children to nature ~ Ignites passion for lifelong learning ~ Is the fastest growing educational movement in the world