School-Based Support

Extra Lesson Screening Packages

Waldorf schools consistently hold the utmost regard for their students, offering a beautiful education rooted in developmental integrity. Our schools also often confront challenges like faculty bandwidth, financial constraints, and siloed support. My intention is to bring Waldorf Extra Lesson insights paired with my knowledge of primitive reflex inhibition through Craniosacral Therapy into Waldorf schools seeking more conversation, depth of knowledge, targeted student support, and faculty training.

In addition to the packages, schools receive:

  • Ongoing communication throughout the year with me

  • Access to videos of Extra Lesson exercises for reminders

Primitive Reflex Package

Primitive reflexes are frequently linked to learning and behavioral challenges in classrooms from reading challenges to attention. This package targets the reflexes, providing both insight into individual students as well as training for faculty to learn how to spot them, understand them, and support their inhibition in the classroom.

  • 1 Full Day on campus

  • Check 8 common primitive reflexes for up to 40 children

  • Checklist and resource folder for each child given immediately

  • 2-hour teacher training on primitive reflexes, their anthroposophic connection, supportive Extra Lesson exercises, and more.

  • $600 for the day

Rising First Grade Screenings

The bridge from the Early Childhood to the grades marks a distinct turning point in a child’s education. These screenings offer insight into the child’s formative years as well as begin conversations for supportive services.

  • Screenings for up to 25 children

  • 3-4 children per day

  • Class teacher report

  • Individual write ups for each child with insights and suggestions

  • Classroom observation

  • Teacher meeting(s) during the week

  • $800 per day

Second Grade Screenings

Second grade is a unique time to both look back on the first seven years development before embarking on the 9 year change on the horizon. These screenings include body-based activities as well as emerging academics. When met early, learning and behavior interventions can promote a smoother educational journey.

  • Screenings for up to 25 children

  • 3-4 children per day

  • Class teacher report

  • Individual write ups for each child with insights and suggestions

  • Classroom observation

  • Teacher meeting(s) during the week

  • $900 per day

Learning Support Screenings

Waldorf schools are unique in their reliance on collaboration and shared holding of children. This package is designed to offer the Education Support team with further resources, insights, and input into conversations around the students in their care.

  • Screenings for up to 10 school identified students of any grade

  • Individual student write ups with insights and suggestions

  • Up to 3 children screened per day

  • Meeting(s) with the Educational Support group and/or class teachers

  • Extra Lesson exercises training for teachers and support team

  • $900 per day

  • Option to add on 1 day of CST and Extra Lesson for individual students at parent pay of $60/45 minute sessions

Parent - Tot Teacher Evaluations

Parent-Child classes provide an important platform for Waldorf schools to bring awareness to this beautiful childhood practice as well as invite families into our schools.

This unique program requires a unique teacher: someone who can hold both an adult body and the young child; someone who can straddle ego presence with steady etheric and physical body development. It can be a lonely job in a Waldorf school - one with tangent faculty but rarely fully understood guidance.

Evaluations include:

  • class observation

  • teacher discussion of strengths and areas of growth

  • suggestions for teachers in line with their unique approach and local culture

  • a report written in integrity and warmth

School Investment: $300

“We’ve loved working with Mrs. Emily in the past”
— previous family
“We and our kids have absolutely have loved our time learning from Emily! ”
— current family
“as a parent of young children, I often longed for grounding and connection. Emily’s classes offered exactly that. Her spaces brought steadiness and warmth, helping me feel supported in my parenting journey. Emily is an exceptionally gifted educator with a deep understanding of Waldorf pedagogy and early childhood development. Her intention and genuine care for families shine through in every class she leads. ”
— previous family
“Emily has a heart of gold and truly cares about children and their parents. I had the lovely opportunity to be in many of her classes with my son, I learned so much and really felt welcomed and listened to. She meets you wherever you are in your journey with compassion and zero judgment. She has a comprehensive understanding of how children develop and I always appreciated her wisdom.”
— previous family

Along with my Master’s in Family Education, I have led hundreds of families in various settings - public education, Waldorf, and forest programs, and in various conditions: tents, fully outdoors, classrooms, borrowed classrooms, nights and weekends. I have created highly successful programs with waitlists and prominent matriculation rates into schools while maintaining a majority retention rate session to session.

I welcome the opportunity to meet parent-child teachers for reflective dialogue, new ideas, trouble shooting, and pedagogical insight. I bring empathy, curiosity, respect, and lived experience of highly successful programs into conversation and evaluations that help the teacher feel empowered in their role and help schools retain and matriculate more students.

The Process

  • 01

    I offer school visits between mid-November through mid-February.

    You will begin by submitting an interest form located at the bottom of the page. I will be in touch upon receiving your form with your $100 deposit. This deposit is refundable up to 2 weeks before the agreed upon date, and the deposit rolls into your final invoice.

    Your deposit secures your date(s).

  • 02

    We will schedule an initial phone call or zoom meeting to discuss your school’s mission, goals, and unique characteristics and to ensure we are a good fit for one another.

  • 03

    After the initial conversation, you will receive an estimate for the total cost.

    Schools within 50 miles of the Twin Cities might include gas mileage reimbursements.

    Schools outside of 50 miles from the Twin Cities will be expected to pay for travel, lodging, and a small food stipend of $20/day. This will be included in the invoice.

    Once agreed upon, you will pay 50% of the invoice due 2 weeks before the screening date. The remaining 50% is due before the final reports are delivered.

  • 04

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    While onsite, I will need access to a space for individual student screenings.

    Primitive reflex checks are fast - around 5 minutes per student - and do not necessarily require a separate space.

    I do suggest the school’s teacher or Educational Support member observe the screenings. This not only provides continuing education and training, but provides a unique opportunity to collaborate in support of the children. This is not necessary, however.

  • 05

    Schools will receive their final reports via email once the remaining balance is paid.

    I am available via email or phone for ongoing support to teachers.

    Schools will be provided access to my video portal of Extra Lesson exercises to bring into their classrooms.

Let’s Work Together

If you're interested in working with me, complete the form with a few details about your hopes and school. I will get back to you in 3-5 business days.