Center for Montessori Teacher Education Early Childhood Program

Center for Montessori Teacher Education – Early Childhood Program

CENTER FOR MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION NORTH CAROLINA

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM Ages 2 ½ through 6

2006 – 2007

AFFILIATED WITH: THE AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY

ACCREDITED BY: (MACTE) MONTESSORI ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION

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The Center for Montessori Teacher Education Students find this conducive to concentrated offers the following accredited program which, study and meditation. upon successful completion leads to an ACADEMIC PHASE: American Montessori Society (AMS) Early Phase I – Summer Intensive Childhood or Associate Early Childhood July 10 – 28, 2006 (127 hours) Credential. Non-AMS accredited Montessori teachers with a college degree may obtain an Curriculum Areas Presented: AMS credential by working with the Center through a special certification program. Everyday Living Sensorial This course presents the Montessori philosophy, Language theory, teaching and strategies in the light of Math modern child development and developmental Montessori Philosophy psychology. Child Development Observation (guided by staff) TIME SCHEDULE: Classroom Management In the initial summer phase, the student is introduced to Montessori philosophy and child Phase II – Weekend Seminars development, observation skills and classroom Friday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM management: Pivotal knowledge for this Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM program. The didactic materials and exercises Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM for Everyday Living are taught in this phase. The lessons in Sensorial, Language and Math are September Seminar: started at this time. In the 10 monthly weekend Everyday Living seminars that follow, the student is given the Language basic lessons in a sequence timed to the development of a usual Montessori class. The October Seminar: didactic materials and exercises for sensorial Language activities, language development, growth of Child Development analytical and mathematical thinking, geography, Parent Teacher Conferences art, music and the natural sciences are presented in full sequence with the rationale behind these November Seminar: materials explained. Sensorial Math There is a strong emphasis on supervised practice sessions to enable the students to December Seminar: become proficient in the use of materials and for Language them to experience different teaching styles of Philosophy various Montessori teachers. January Seminar: The result of our time schedule and the sequence of Geography curriculum presentations is that the student is given Practical Life Exam and Practicum an ample opportunity for assimilating all of the Math information given. The year-long format allows an individual to implement and use their new knowledge in environment settings and to return February Seminar: frequently for encouragement and communication Sensorial Exam and Practicum with faculty and fellow students. We have found Movement this to be both a productive and cohesive experience. Science

LOCATION: March Seminar: The program will be held at The New School, Child Development Inc., a Montessori Center for Children located Music near Raleigh, North Carolina. The Center offers a peaceful atmosphere in a country setting. April Seminar: Math

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Infant and Toddler Overview Art

May Seminar: Language Exam and Practicum Math Extended Day

Phase III – Final Week June 7 – 9, 2007

Math Exam and Practicum Year Long Projects Nurturing the Spirit

PRACTICUM PHASE: (INTERNSHIP) “ The function of the Practicum Phase is to provide for the student a supervised teaching and learning experience and a period of observation, internalization, and further study, to bring together the theory and practice of Montessori education.” (AMS Practicum Booklet)

The well defined practicum is a school year of student teaching in a classroom of 3, 4 and 5 year olds, where the student can experience the healthy growth and development of the children and the class. Internship sites are available throughout the United States. The student works with guidance of an AMS certified teacher in an approved Montessori school. The student negotiates the stipend for the year with the practicum site. During this time the student takes an active role as an evolving professional in a half-day class as an observer, participant and implementer.

During the year an area representative of the Center will serve as a supportive Consulting Teacher and classroom observer of the student. Our monthly seminars offer frequent contact with program staff and the opportunity for discussion and feedback with fellow interns and other Montessorians. The Center works closely with each student, the school, Supervising Teacher and Consulting Teacher so as to provide a complete and through educational experience.

TUITION: Early Childhood Program For Certification: $4,550.00

Academic Phase only: $3,350.00

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In order to attend the program, all fees and tuition must be paid before the program begins.

The Center offers a Deferred Payment Plan, which allows students to make monthly payments. The Deferred Payment Plan for the Early Childhood course requires students to put a down payment of $2,000.00 before the course begins and the balance of the tuition is carried with a 6% interest.

FEES: AMS & CERTIFICATION The student is responsible for $200.00 toward the AMS and MACTE fees. These fees entitle the student to an intern membership in the Society for two years and cover credential fees for one level.

BOOK AND SUPPLIES: Books and supplies are the responsibility of the student. A required reading list is sent as early as possible so required reading can be completed and assimilated.

TO APPLY: The following should be sent to:

Ceres Schroer York 179 D’Ango Circle Angier, NC 27501

1. Application 2. Prepaid tuition check in the amount of $200.00 made payable to CMTE 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation 4. A 350 word personal statement 5. Two (2) sets of official college transcripts from your most recent educational institution

For more information call:

Ceres Schroer York, Director (919) 639-8688 – home (919) 924-6336 – mobile (919) 303-3636 – Sunset Lake Campus

The Center’s admission policy is non- discriminatory. We welcome students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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PRESENTERS: Presenters for each area are chosen for their expertise in the curriculum area. The experienced staff includes Cathy Beemer, Kitty Bravo, Diane Hamburg, Warren McPherson, Madeleine Piat-Landolt, Beth Rice, Susan Hoadley Smith, Lisa Wallace and Ceres Schroer York. CENTER FOR MONTESSORI Cathy Beemer, summer phase On-Site Coordinator, has worked with the Center for the TEACHER EDUCATION last fourteen years and enjoys a national NORTH CAROLINA reputation as a Montessori curriculum presenter. She has a broad expansive view of both the Business Office Montessori Early Childhood and Elementary curriculums and is known for her dynamic and comprehensive workshops, and in addition to her 179 D’Ango Circle teacher education work, she spends her daytime Angier, North Carolina hours as a Consulting and classroom teacher. 27501

Ceres Schroer York, Director of the North Carolina program has been involved with AMS since 1963; her experience includes the founding Teaching Site of three Montessori schools in Illinois, New York and North Carolina. Ceres Schroer York 5617 Sunset Lake Road holds both an AMS Early Childhood and Holly Springs, NC Elementary credential as well as Master Degrees 27540 in Mathematics and Liberal Studies and has been a Montessori Classroom teacher since 1969. As a Mathematics specialist, Ceres Schroer York is known as a Montessori Teacher educator and AMS seminar workshop presenter. Ceres DIRECTOR Schroer York is involved nationally with the AMS Teacher Education Committee. She is experienced with both school and teacher CERES SCHROER YORK program consultation and accreditation and AMS teacher preparation for children from birth to 12 (919) 639-8688 for both public and private schools. During the (919) 303-3636 year, Ceres Schroer York is Program Director of (919) 924-6336 -Mobile the Center’s Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary Montessori Teacher Education (919) 639-3888 – Fax programs as well as a consulting teacher for interns and Head of her own school in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

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CENTER FOR MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING SITE

5617 Sunset Lake Road Holly Springs, NC 27540

(919) 639-8688 – Phone (919) 639-3888 – Fax (919) 303-3636 – Sunset Lake Campus

Director: Ceres Schroer York

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM 2006 – 2007 The dates listed below are TENTATIVE dates only and students are encouraged to frequently refer to their schedules for possible changes.

Phase I: Beginning of the Academic Program July 10 – 28, 2006

Phase II: Weekend Seminars Fridays 4:00 – 9:00 p September 8 – 10, 2006 Saturdays 8:00 a – 5:30 p October 6 – 8, 2006 Sundays 8:00 a – 1:00 p November 3 – 5, 2006 December 1 – 3, 2006 January 19 – 21, 2007 February 2 – 4, 2007 March 2 – 4, 2007 April 6 – 8, 2007 April 27 – 29, 2007

Phase III: Second Summer and Final Phase of Program June 7 – 9, 2007

The student teaching or Practicum Phase of the program can be done concurrently during the academic school year from September 2006 – June 2007 or at a later time.

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REQUIRED READINGS:

Montessori – A Modern Approach By Paula Polk Lillard

Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work By E.M. Standing

Maria Montessori: A Biography By Rita Kramer

The Magic Years By Selma Fraiberg

The Absorbent Mind The Secret of Childhood The Discovery of The Child The Montessori Method By Maria Montessori