Center for Montessori Teacher Education – Infant and Toddler Program
CENTER FOR
MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA
INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAM
2006-2007
AFFILIATED WITH:
THE AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY
ACCREDITED BY:
(MACTE)
MONTESSORI ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR
TEACHER EDUCATION
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Center for Montessori Teacher Education – Infant and Toddler Program
The Center For Montessori Teacher Education, Inc. offers the following accredited program, which upon successful completion, leads to an American Montessori Society (AMS) Infant and Toddler Credential.
This course presents the Montessori philosophy, theory, teaching and strategies in the light of modern child development and developmental psychology.
TIME SCHEDULE:
The Infant and Toddler program explores the physical and emotional evolution of the developing personality from the birth of a child to three years of age. Emphasis is placed upon the integration of the human and physical components of the prepared environment. Subject areas include: Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy; Preparation and Design of Responsive Environments; Infant and Toddler Development (physical, cognitive and emotional); Bonding; Symbiosis / Separation; Adult and Child Communication; Physical Health and Care of the Infant; Pregnancy and Child Birth; Legislation and Administration of Infant and Toddler programs; the Infant and Toddler in all day group settings; family needs this decade and beyond.
In the initial summer phase the student is introduced to Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy, Child Development, Observation Skills, Health and Safety Issues, Leading and meeting current Childcare regulations and Environmental Design. During the five weekend seminars that follow, the student is given additional Child Development, Philosophy and Pedagogy, Observation and Record Keeping and Environmental Design along with Sensory Integration, Music, Movement and Art classes.
Our curriculum presentations are sequenced to follow the growth and development of a teacher in a classroom. The 3-6 Overview course is given after the Montessori student has had the opportunity to absorb the strong focus on Montessori Philosophy and Infant and Toddler Child Development that is offered. In this time frame, the Overview also acts as a stepping-stone for a Toddler specialist to develop activities appropriate for the maturing child.
The result of our time schedule and the sequence of curriculum presentations is that the student is given an ample opportunity for assimilating all of the information given. The yearlong format allows an individual to implement and use their new knowledge in environment settings and to return frequently for encouragement and communication with faculty and fellow students. We have found this to be both a productive and cohesive experience.
Supervised practice sessions are included to enable the students to become comfortable in the use of materials.
LOCATION:
The program will be held at The New School, Inc. A Montessori Center for Children in Apex, North Carolina, which offers a peaceful atmosphere in a country setting. Students find this conducive to concentrated study and meditation.
ACADEMIC PHASE:
Phase 1 – Summer Intensive
July 5 – 22, 2006
These 104 hours consist of: Child Development, Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy, Environmental Design, Child, Family and Community, Observation, Record Keeping, Leading and meeting current Childcare regulations, Health and Safety, Baby & Toddler Demonstration Environments.
Phase II – Weekend Seminars
Friday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
September Seminar:
Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy
Limit Setting for Toddlers
Parent and Teacher Conferences
Spiritual Development of Adults
Toddler Art
October Seminar:
Philosophy
Brain Development
Administration of Programs
Sensory Integration
December Seminar:
Language Development
Language Material Making
Music
Toddler Home Environment
January Seminar:
Child, Family and Community
Personal Growth and Development
Nutrition
March Seminar:
Overview of Montessori Early Childhood
May Seminar:
Peace and Education
Outdoor Environment
Montessori Philosophy
Movement
Child Abuse
Phase III – Final Week
June 7 – 9, 2007
Practical and Written Exams
Nurturing the Nurturer
PRACTICUM PHASE: (INTERNSHIP)
“The function of the Practicum Phase is to provide for the student a supervised teaching learning experience and a period of observation, internalization, and further study, to bring together the theory and practice of Montessori education.” (AMS Practicum Booklet). There are three options available and the criteria for selection of a particular model are:
1. The area of specialization (birth-18 months or 18 months-3 years)
2. Extent of previous Montessori teacher education and teaching experience; and
3. Special professional purpose
We will be pleased to help determine an appropriate model for you according to these criteria. Students have the possibility of selecting a practicum that will provide them with a concentrated experience with children from birth to 18 months or 18 months to 3 years; or with children in institutional settings and services. A complete list of options is available upon request. During the year an area representative of the Center will serve as a supportive Consulting Teacher and classroom observer of the student. Our 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:
Infant and Toddler program
For Certification: $4,250.00
Academic Phase only: $3,150.00
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 Infant and Toddler 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 AMS and MACTE fees. These fees entitle the student to an AMS intern membership in the Society for two years and covers credential fee for one level.
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES:
Books and supplies are the responsibility of the student. A required reading list is sent as early as possible so readings 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) 557-2020 – 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.
PRESENTERS:
Presenters for each area are chosen for their expertise in that specialist area. The experienced staff includes Annamarie Edwards, Beverly Kovach, Susan Hoadley Smith, Victoria deLilla, Madeleine Piat-Landolt and Ceres Schroer York. These individuals bring a variety of backgrounds together from the work of Infant and Toddler care giving. Their backgrounds represent the classic preparations of American Montessori Society, and Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE). In addition these individuals are all working in the field of Child Advocacy.
Ceres Schroer York, Director of the North Carolina program has been involved with AMS since 1963; her experience includes the founding of three Montessori schools in Illinois, New York and North Carolina. In addition of being a longtime student of Infant and Toddler master teachers, Virginia Varga and Magda
Gerber, Ceres Schroer York holds an AMS Early Childhood and Elementary credential as well as Master Degrees 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 presenter. Ceres Schroer York is involved nationally with the AMS Teacher Education Committee. She is experienced with both school and teacher program consultation and accreditation and AMS teacher preparation for children from birth to 12 for both public and private schools. During the year, Ceres Schroer York is Program Director of the Center’s Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary Montessori Teacher Education programs as well as a consulting teacher for interns and Head of her own school in Apex, North Carolina.
CENTER FOR MONTESSORI
TEACHER EDUCATION
Business Office
179 D’Ango Circle
Angier, North Carolina
27501
Teaching Site
5617 Sunset Lake Road
Holly Springs, NC
27540
DIRECTOR
CERES SCHROER YORK
(919) 639-8688
(919) 303-3636
(919) 924-6336 -Mobile
(919) 639-3888 – Fax
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Center for Montessori Teacher Education – Infant and Toddler Program
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
INFANT and TODDLER SPECIALIST 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 5 - 22, 2006
(Summer Intensive)
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 December 1 - 3, 2006
January 26 - 28, 2007
March 2 – 4, 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.
CENTER FOR MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA
INFANT & TODDLER TRAINING COURSE
REQUIRED READINGS
Required readings will be taken from the following texts:
THE ABSORBENT MIND
By Maria Montessori*
THE SECRET OF CHILDHOOD
By Maria Montessori*
UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN BEING
By Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro, M.D.*
ONENESS AND SEPARATENESS
By Louise Kaplan
MARIA MONTESSORI
By Rita Kramer*
OBSERVING AND RECORDING THE BEHAVIOR
OF YOUNG CHILDREN
By Dorothy H. Cohen, Virginia Stern, and Nancy Balaban*
THE SIX STAGES OF PARENTHOOD
By Ellen Galinsky
YOUR SELF-CONFIDENT BABY
By Magda Gerber
THE RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) MANUAL
FOR PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS
Edited by Magda Gerber
ORGANIC BABY COOKBOOK
By Lizzie Vann
* Texts available through the Training Center.
Other texts are available in local bookstores and online.
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