Governance
Governance Structure
The Chicago Waldorf School is a self-administered, collaboratively led institution. This means that it is free to be administered as its key leadership bodies decide. The three key leadership bodies are the College of Teachers, the Board of Trustees and the Administrative Director.
The College of Teachers is responsible for the Cultural Realm of the school. It deepens the pedagogy and actualizes the mission of the school through curriculum development, teaching, teacher selection, teacher evaluation and mentoring, student selection, strategic planning and mission renewal.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the Rights Realm of the school. It keeps the mission of the school in focus and holds the College of Teachers and the Administrative Director responsible for accomplishing the Mission. The Board is responsible for the legal, strategic planning, budget approval, fundraising leadership and risk management oversight affairs of the school.
The Administrative Director is responsible for the Economic Realm of the school. The Administrator manages and develops resources in service of the mission of the school. He implements policies approved by the College and Board, plans and budgets, manages human resources implements strategic plans, facilitates and ensures the smooth 
day-to-day operations of the school.