Join the LifeWays Network

Friends of LifeWays

We know we have many friends who tell people about LifeWays and are encouraged by the work we are doing to support early childhood professionals and families.  We encourage your further support through an annual contribution to LifeWays North America.  We would also like to send you our bi-annual newsletter to read and share with others. Suggested Annual Contribution:  $35

Download a Friend of LifeWays Membership Form

Self-Affiliate to LifeWays

For individuals or organizations who consider their work or parenting to be in close alignment with LifeWays principles and practices, we welcome your affiliation and support.  Your name and contact information can be listed on the LifeWays website as a self-affiliating member.  We will also send you the bi-annual LifeWays newsletter and encourage your attendance at LifeWays gatherings. Suggested Annual Contribution:  $100

Download an Application for Self-Affiliate

LifeWays-Trained Affiliate

For affiliated members who have completed the LifeWays training and support and align their work with the LifeWays organization, we offer special LifeWays Graduate recognition.  You will be featured on the LifeWays website, and we will include a link to your own website if you have one.  We will also send you the bi-annual LifeWays newsletter and welcome your attendance at LifeWays-sponsored workshops and conferences at a fifty percent reduced fee. Suggested Annual Contribution:  $175

Download an Application for LifeWays-Trained Affiliate

LifeWays Representative

To consistently increase awareness of LifeWays’ health-restoring principles and practices, we seek individuals and organizations whose work is in alignment with these principles and basic practices and who will represent LifeWays to the world. 

• The process to become a LifeWays Representative is as follows:
  • Applicant contacts LifeWays North America to request a copy of the LifeWays’ Self-Assessment form.
  • Applicant completes the LifeWays Representative Membership Application and a Self-Assessment regarding LifeWays principles and practices.
  • LifeWays consultant establishes a date for a site visit.
  • After consultation visit, LifeWays membership committee reviews the consultation report and makes a recommendation regarding Representative status.
  • Report and recommendation is sent to applicant.
  • If membership committee determines that Representative criteria are in place, applicant is granted Representative status.
  • If consultation report requires changes before granting Representative status, a timeline is established to support the applicant in implementing necessary changes.  A determination is made as to whether there needs to be a follow-up visit before granting Representative status.
  • When applicant is granted Representative status, use of the name LifeWays is permitted.

   

  LifeWays Representative Membership is based on the following criteria:
  • Representative’s work is in alignment with LifeWays’ principles and practices.
  • Representative’s approach to working with children and families is based on concepts taught in the LifeWays training with particular emphasis on Rudolf Steiner’s research on human development. 
  • All primary caregivers at the site have completed the LifeWays training or its equivalent or are currently enrolled in LifeWays training. 
  • When applicable, the director of the site shall have completed the LifeWays training or its equivalent and is responsible for insuring that the staff is trained in the principles and practices of LifeWays. 
  • A site visit by a LifeWays North America consultant has determined that the Representative can stand as a model of LifeWays.  The Representative status will be reviewed every three years through a self-assessment and a consultant evaluation process. 
  • Students from LifeWays trainings will be welcomed to observe at Representative’s site whenever feasible. 
  • Representative will have the option to participate in the ongoing development and articulation of LifeWays through sharing ideas and suggestions with the Board, writing articles for the newsletter, organizing events and helping with the selection of future Board members.
  • Representative center or home is fiscally sound and meets all licensing requirements.
  • Representative’s  caregivers and teachers are committed to ongoing self-development.  Attendance at a LifeWays or Waldorf conference, workshop or seminar is required every two years (more often is recommended) and attendance at a traditional early childhood conference, workshop or seminar is recommended every two or three years (more often if possible) in order to remain aware of current trends in early childhood and family care.
  • Representative will support LifeWays North America through an annual contribution of 1% of gross earnings or agreed-upon amount.
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Representative Members will receive the following services: 

LifeWays Representatives will be featured on the LifeWays website with an individual web-page created specifically for you with photos and information about your early childhood center or home site.  We will also set up a link to your website if you have one.   LifeWays Representatives are eligible for on-going consultation as well as LifeWaystraining tuition reduction for your staff.  We welcome your attendance at LifeWays workshops and conferences free of charge and encourage you to be presenters.  You will receive the bi-annual LifeWays newsletter and will be encouraged to submit articles to the newsletter.   

Suggested Annual Contribution:   1% of gross income (or negotiated fee) Download an Application for LifeWays Representative