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Montessori Infant and Toddler Teacher Education Program2017-2018 COURSE CATALOG

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Cambridge Montessori Institute

” THE MOST IMPORTANT PERIOD OF LIFE IS NOT THE AGE OF UNIVERSITY STUDIES, BUT THE FIRST ONE, THE PERIOD FROM BIRTH TO THE AGE OF SIX.”

~ DR. MARIA MONTESSORI

Welcome to Cambridge Montessori Institute Cambridge Montessori Institute (CMI) was founded in 2016 by the Leadership Team of Cambridge Montessori School (CMS). CMS is the oldest accredited Montessori school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, proudly serving students aged 21 months through eighth grade for over 50 years.

Now more than ever, there is an increased interest in the benefits of Montessori education throughout the country, and as such, a high demand for excellent teachers. Cambridge Montessori Institute aims to meet this growing interest by providing the highest quality professional development and teacher training in the field of Montessori education, to strengthen relationships within the local community of Montessori educators and organizations and to foster opportunities to promote Montessori education in the greater Boston area and beyond. CMI’s teacher education program carries the work of highly respected Infant and Toddler Montessori experts from around the country.

Montessori Infant and Toddler Teacher Education ProgramThe first three years of life serve as a critical foundation for development. Our program provides comprehensive learning in Montessori philosophy and practice, child development, pedagogy, environmental design, program leadership, personal growth and development and observation to give teachers the knowledge, skills and confidence they will need to support infants, toddlers, and their families in a prepared classroom environment.

• 2017-2018 Program Duration: 13 months

• Total classroom instructional hours: 240

• Total practicum hours: 540 +

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2017 – 2018 Course Schedule and Dates

Student Teacher Practicum

SEPT 2017 – JUNE 2018 (MINIMUM 4 HOURS PER DAY, 5 DAYS A WEEK, FOR 9 MONTHS)

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Summer I and II Schedule SUMMER I JUNE 19 – JULY 14, 2017

SUMMER II JUNE 18 – 23, 2018

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

THURSDAY Practice Lab and Material Making Lab 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Seminar I and II Schedule SEMINAR I OCTOBER 13 – 15, 2017

SEMINAR II MARCH 9 – 11, 2018

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Early Childhood Overview JUNE 14 – 16 2017 PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENT FOR ADULT LEARNERS WHO DO NOT ALREADY HOLD AN AMS, AMI, OR MACTE RECOGNIZED EARLY CHILDHOOD MONTESSORI CREDENTIAL


2017 – 2018 Infant and Toddler Courses

100 | Early Childhood Overview Prerequisite requirement for adult learners who do not already hold an AMS, AMI, or MACTE recognized Early Childhood Montessori credential. A three-hour observation of children in a 2 1⁄2 - 6 Montessori classroom is required. This comprehensive course includes: Montessori philosophy of the 3 through 6+ age range, Montessori rationale and basic methodology for the materials in the curriculum areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language and Culture.Instructor: Charles Terranova Course Dates: June 14-16, 2017 24 Hours + 3 hour Observation

101 | Montessori PhilosophyThis course examines the work of Dr. Maria Montessori with a focus on her insights into the nature of the child from birth to three years old. Adult learners will participate in class lectures and group discussions, read Montessori texts and articles, as well as discuss Montessori’s views of the child and the learning process, the fundamental goals of education, understand her planes of development theory, analyze the first plane of development, the absorbent mind, sensitive periods, the spiritual embryo, the role of adults, independence, concentration and the concept of Montessori Infant and Toddler classrooms as nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environments based on theory.Instructors: Michelle Battistone, Nancy Rose, and Munir Shivji Course Dates: June 19 – 22, 201726 Hours

102 | PedagogyThis course is designed to help CMI adult learners thoroughly understand the defining principles of Montessori Infant and Toddler programs. The course introduces strategies to nurture and assist the unfolding of the human personality, explained in terms of its implementation in the following areas: care of physical and psychological needs, daily routines as curriculum, strategies for assisting children, respectful interactions with children, and positive communication. The design of nurturing environments for Infants and Toddlers is addressed with reference to space, aesthetics, furnishings, manipulative materials, age groupings, human interactions, adult-child ratios, and safety. Emphasis is placed on development assessment, awareness of special needs and delays, and the use of observation and record keeping to enhance the understanding of each individual child. The course concludes with a Parent and Infant facilitator training, which provides the content and process for establishing Parent and Infant communities.Instructors: Darla Ferris Miller, Nancy Rose, and Munir Shivji Course Dates: June 22, June 23 & July 6, 201721 Hours

103 | Environmental Design I (Infants) Environmental Design II (Toddlers)

CMI Adult Learners will study the fundamental characteristics of the prepared Montessori environment. Montessori educators devote great attention to the preparation of the environments that will facilitate the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive development of Infants and Toddlers. The specific environments are designed to meet the essential needs of the child’s “Sensitive Periods” for learning (language, movement, order, development of the senses and independence) as outlined by Dr. Montessori. The design of nurturing learning environments for Infants and Toddlers is addressed with reference to space, aesthetics, furnishings, materials, age groupings, human interactions, adult and child rations and safety. Students practice classroom lessons, as they would be presented to children, using the materials in the practice environment.Instructors: Michelle Battistone (Infants) 10 Hours Susan Tracy McDaniel, M.Ed. (Toddlers) 35 HoursCourse Dates: June 26-30, 2017

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2017 – 2018 Infant and Toddler Courses

104 | Observation IThis course focuses on the power of observation and understanding the nature of observation. Specifics include why we observe, how we observe and what to observe, which is a critical component of lesson planning and classroom leadership. This course introduces informal and formal observation techniques in natural settings using a range of tools. Conducting formal observations and assessments that will guide development of curriculum, child portfolio development and preparation for teacher-parent conferences, recording strategies, rating systems, and multiple assessment methods are explored. In Observation II (Course 202), students practice observing, recording and interpreting the behavior of infants and toddlers in various settings. A minimum of 20 observation hours during the practicum year of children from birth to age 3 is required (please see course 202: Observation II description).Instructor: Charles Terranova Course Dates: July 3-5, 2017 (Closed July 4) 10 Hours

105 | Child Development: Prenatal to Three Years

This class examines human growth and development from birth to three years within the context of a young child’s family, culture and community; examination of developmental theory within the three distinct ages of infancy, integration of physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains emphasizing the importance of relationships. This introductory course investigates the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through early childhood. Emphasis is on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages.Instructor: Nicole Coman Course Dates: July 7-14, 201745 Hours

106 | Curriculum and Material Production

CMI Infant and Toddler adult learners create developmentally appropriate language cards (8 sets of nomenclature objects, objects with cards and nomenclature cards), practical life (20 lessons and presentation write-ups), gluing box, posting box, and 3 movement lessons and activities. Adult learners are also required to make a mobile, and a soft baby rattle for use in the home environments or Infant classroom.Instructor: Munir Shivji Course Dates: March 10-11, 2018 15 Hours

201 | Program Leadership CMI Infant and Toddler adult learners are provided with strategies to manage an effective Montessori program. The course covers classroom management techniques, daily schedules for children and staff and concerns of program leadership including human needs and requirements. An overview is given on effective program management including financial, personnel, state and federal rules and regulations.Instructor: Michelle Battistone Course Dates: October 14-15, 2017 20 Hours 202 | Observation IIObservation is at the core of the Montessori teacher’s work. During the practicum year and through 20 hours of observation of children, from birth to age three, adult learners take detailed notes about what they see and interpret these observations through the lens of Montessori theory and practice. Two observations must be at the Infant level (8 hours) and two at the Toddler level (8 hours). The other 4 hours are at the adult learners’ choice. These observations may be through community programs, Montessori programs, clinical settings and in-home settings. Observation documents are provided by CMI.Instructor: Charles Terranova Course Dates: October 13, 2017 & March 9, 201820 Hours

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301 | Child, Family, and CommunityThis course is designed to promote a knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity to improve relationships and communication with families. Topics include parenthood, child rearing, parent involvement and education, parent conferences, health and nutrition and community resources. Lectures will focus on an examination of the developing child in a societal context with an emphasis on interrelationship of family, school, and community as affected by historical and sociocultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. Adult learners will be introduced to local and national laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health, safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals and the integration of these concepts into everyday planning and program development.Instructor: Susan Tracy McDanielCourse Dates: June 18-19, 2018 16 Hours

302 | Personal Growth & DevelopmentThis course is designed to support the personal growth and professional development of the adult learner. Montessori qualities found in Montessori educators are explored and discussed, as are standards of professionalism and ethical behavior and practice. Topics include: ongoing spiritual growth of the adult, reflective teaching practice, stress management, personal time management, professional and practical goal setting, and professional development. CMI adult learners begin a meaningful path toward their own process of an education for life.Instructor: Susan Tracy McDaniel Course Dates: June 20-21, 2018 16 Hours

200 | PracticumA demonstration of developmentally appropriate Infant and Toddler teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children.540 Hours

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Faculty Bios

MICHELLE BATTISTONE Michelle Battistone is a nationally recognized expert in Montessori education for infants and toddlers. A field consultant for Montessori Education Center of the Rockies (a Montessori Infant/Toddler teacher training

school in Colorado), Michelle is also part of the site inspection and evaluation team for Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (an autonomous accrediting association for teacher education). Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and an AMS Infant and Toddler credential from North Harris Montgomery College. She has been a classroom Montessori teacher, teacher educator, administrator, and speaker. Co-Founder of Montessori Mentors, and the Infant and Toddler Program Coordinator for The Institute of Montessori Education, Michelle has spent over twenty years teaching infants, toddlers and the adults who work with them.

NICOLE COMAN, ED.S. Nicole Coman, Ed.S. received her Education Specialist degree in school psychology from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Additionally, she also holds a Masters Degree (M.S.Ed.) in School Psychology from

Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Before serving as school psychologist, she was the clinical research coordinator at Boston Children’s Hospital, working primarily with individuals with developmental disabilities. Nicole is a native Floridian. Before moving to Boston, she worked at the University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) for 7 years. At CARD, Nicole consulted with schools across 3 counties in South Florida assisting teachers, students and parents. Currently, Nicole serves as Director of Learning Support Services and School Psychologist at Cambridge Montessori School.

DARLA FERRIS MILLER, ED.D.Darla is the author of Positive Child Guidance. She holds a doctorate in Early Childhood Education, Texas and Mississippi teaching credentials, and the American Montessori Society (AMS) Infant and Toddler and Early

Childhood Certifications. She was a vice president, a division chair, and an associate professor at North Harris College. Dr. Miller has also served in a wide range of roles within the field of child care and development. She has been an early childhood teacher, center director, teacher trainer, and consultant, and she has worked with children from infancy to middle school. She currently is a faculty member at the Houston Montessori Center in Texas and a member of the AMS Board of Directors.

SUSAN TRACY MCDANIEL, M.ED. Susan is a lecturer in the Infant and Toddler Education Program at Seton Montessori Institute in Chicago, Illinois as well as at Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, Colorado. Her expertise spans Montessori philosophy and

application, child development, and parent education. She has served infant and toddlers as a teacher for over 20 years and is a frequent national speaker and consultant. Susan is the Director of the Learning Together Parent Education Center in Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Northwestern University and a Masters degree in Education from Loyola College. She is a certified EFT practitioner and holds both AMS and AMI credentials in infant and toddler education.

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MUNIR SHIVJI, MAEDMunir is a second-generation Montessori educator with a decade-long record of service to the national Montessori community. He is the Director of Cambridge Montessori Institute and the Director of Toddler and Primary Programs

at Cambridge Montessori School. Before Cambridge Montessori, Munir was the Executive Director of The Institute of Montessori Education and the Head of the Innovative School, both in Houston, Texas. Munir holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Houston, a Master of Arts in Education degree from St. Catherine University and AMS Early Childhood and Administrator credentials. He has served as a field consultant, supervising teacher, and course instructor at CMTE/NY, and is a current member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, currently serving as Secretary. He has presented numerous times at the AMS Annual Conferences and serves on many national committees. Munir joined Cambridge Montessori in 2014.

CHARLES TERRANOVA Charles currently serves as the Curriculum Coordinator at Cambridge Montessori School. He has been active nationally and internationally as a classroom teacher, teacher educator, administrator, and speaker. Charles has worked in

both independent and public Montessori schools, and has consulted with a number of Boards of Trustees, Heads of Schools and teachers. He presents regularly at local and national Montessori conferences. Charles presents curriculum development workshops monthly at schools and Montessori teacher education programs. Charles holds AMI Early Childhood and AMS Elementary I-II Certification. Charles is the founder of The Montessori Community School (now Inly School) and has headed three other Montessori schools in New England. For the past 25 years, Charles has served as a field consultant, supervising teacher, and course instructor at Seacoast Center Montessori Teacher Education Program. He also founded the Montessori Schools of Massachusetts (MSM) and has served on the AISNE board, the MACTE Board and the Principals’ Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Guest Lecturers NANCY ROSE, M.ED. Nancy Rose, M.Ed. is the Executive Director of New England Early Childhood Associates (NEECA), an organization providing a variety of outreach services to individuals and organizations serving young children and their families in the New England area. In addition to a BA in Distributed Studies, Nancy Rose holds a Masters degree in Special Education and teaching certificates from both the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). She has served as a faculty member and has been a guest lecturer at several colleges, universities and teacher training programs and has been involved in all facets of early childhood education for more than 40 years. She was a co-founder and academic director of the Montessori Teacher Training Program of the Rockies and a co-founder of the AMS Peace Committee.

P. DONOHUE SHORTRIDGE, M.ED. Donohue is a Montessori consultant and writer on Montessori matters, and also conducts staff development workshops, in-class observations, teacher mentoring, and parent night talks at Montessori schools worldwide. She frequently speaks at local, regional and national conferences and is published in Montessori magazines and sits on the editorial board of Infants and Toddlers magazine. She works with families on parenting issues, conducts parent education sessions and is the creator of Aidan’s Muddy Adventure, a DVD showcasing the importance of nature for children. Donohue holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Science from Metropolitan State College of Denver and a Masters in Humanities from the University of Colorado. She has AMS credentials in both Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood education. She is also a guest lecturer at Montessori Teacher Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, Colorado.

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Tuition Application Fee $100.00 if before May 1, 2017 $200.00 on May 1, 2017 or later

Registration $500.00 Due 15 days after acceptance and applied to the full tuition.

Tuition $6,250.00 ($5,750.00 due after registration deposit) Tuition includes nine course textbooks, course handouts, seminars, three field consultant visits, and various accreditation fees.

Self-Directed Fee* $450.00 Self-directed adult learners receive an additional two field consultant visits during the practicum year (five visits total). Prerequisite Overview $250.00 Course The overview is required for Infant and Toddler adult learners who do not hold a MACTE recognized Early Childhood Montessori Credential.

* Applies to adult learners who are not assigned to a mentor teacher from their school. Mentor teachers hold a MACTE accredited credential for a minimum of three years.

How to ApplyApplications for admission to CMI are considered active upon receipt of the application fee and are processed throughout the year. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting materials as far in advance of the course date as possible, as prospective students are considered in the order received on a space-available basis. When a course is filled, candidates may request placement on a waiting list and/or defer registration to the next consecutive course.

The application process from submission of the application packet to a decision as to the candidate’s status can take a minimum of 3-6 weeks. Upon acceptance, a candidate reserves a place in the course with a non-refundable tuition deposit fee of $500.00. Each cohort is limited to a maximum of 25 students.

Contact Information:

Munir Shivji, Director617-492-3410 ext. [email protected]

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Cambridge Montessori Institute

Application checklist:

Completed application form with signature and date

Non-refundable application fee payable to Cambridge Montessori. The application will be

considered “active” upon receipt of the fee. The application fee of $100 received prior to

May 1, 2017 increases to $200 thereafter.

Two recent photographs

Curriculum vitae / Resume

Three signed reference letters - letters of reference must be written within three years of

application date. Letters should include at least one professional reference; others may be

personal or academic

Official transcripts from all post high school institutions attended

Signed practicum site agreement

1-2 paragraph answers to each of the following questions:

a. Why do you want to take this training course?

b. What are your interests and skills? What specific qualifications do you bring to this work?

c. Describe your experience with children. If you have any experience with children

in the age range you wish to study, please explain.

d. How do you intend to use your Montessori training? How will your training further

your professional goals?

Non-Native Speakers of English: TOEFL Scores – minimum score of 550

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MONTESSORI INFANT AND TODDLER TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

To The Applicant:

Complete the following section and forward this form to the individual who will be providing your reference. To expedite the processing of your application, you may wish to include an envelope that is already stamped and addressed to CMI and ask that the reference be sent directly to the school. We also accept signed reference letters via email at [email protected].

Full Name: First Middle Last

Mailing Address: I hereby release the Cambridge Montessori Institute and its employees from liability in connection with investigating and evaluating my application. I further release from liability all parties providing information in good faith concerning my qualifications in connection with my application.

Signnature: Date:

To The Individual Providing The Reference:

The person named above is applying for admission to Cambridge Montessori Institute’s Teacher Training Education Program. The admissions committee finds candid evaluations helpful in choosing the most highly qualified candidates. Please provide your opinion of the applicant. Describe how long and in what capacity you have known her or him. We appreciate your estimation of the applicant’s aptitude for graduate study. Please include remarks about scholastic achievement, character and promise of professional suc-cess. Any comments on the applicant’s ability to work independently in a challenging environment or under stressful conditions would be helpful. If you have knowledge of the applicant’s work with young children, please comment. You are invited to attach your letter of recommendation to this form. Please print clearly if writing your recommendation by hand.

Notice about confidentiality: Under public law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, applicants for admission do

not have access to their records unless and until they enroll at the Cambridge Montessori Institute. To ensure confidentiality of

information within the spirit of the law, the school will use this form for the purpose of admission only. Your comments are valu-

able. The appraisal of the applicant will greatly assist the Admissions Committee in reaching a decision in her/his best interest.

Contact Information For Reference:

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Application for Admission

MONTESSORI INFANT AND TODDLER TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Contact Information:

Full Name: First Middle Last

Mailing Address:

Best Phone: Phone 2 (optional):

E-mail Address: Date of Birth:

Month / Day / Year

Education:

High School: Year of Completion:

College/University: Year of Graduation: Degree:



Montessori Credential: Training Center: (Please also submit a copy of your credential)

Other:

Application is not complete without the following:

1. Curriculum vitae / Resume

2. Two recent passport-sized photographs

3. Application fee payable to Cambridge Montessori School. The application fee of $100 received prior to May 1, 2017 increases to $200 thereafter.

4. Three signed reference letters (mail or email)

5. Official transcripts from all post-high school institutions attended.

6. Signed practicum site agreement (on CMI website)

7. 1-2 paragraph answers to each of the following questions:

a) Why do you want to take this training course?

b) What are your interests and skills? What specific qualifications do you bring to this work?

c) Describe your experience with children. Do you have any experience with children in the age range you wish to study? If so, explain.

d) How do you intend to use your Montessori training? How will your training further

your professional goals?

8. Non-Native Speakers of English: TOEFL Scores w/ minimum score of 550

Signature: Date:


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