Montessori Teacher
Training
MRC intends to address the training and assistance required to understand both a Montessori and an urban community classroom. MRC will offer training to foster a classroom that emphasizes: a comprehensive and authentic Montessori pedagogy; the construction of classrooms as developmentally prepared environments; Pedagogy of place–culturally responsive teaching; and Family and Community Engagement.
SUMMER 2024 DETAILS & INFORMATION:
Who: Anyone interested in pursuing Montessori Certification through a MACTE accredited training program
What: MRC offers a summer Montessori teacher training course (in-person) with a year-long residency component to support teachers through frequent Coaching & Group Meetings (hybrid). A 90% attendance is required for completion of the course.
When: June 17th - August 2nd (no classes June 19, July 4-5); Classes begin promptly at 8:30am and end at 3:45pm (with 45 minutes for lunch).
Where:
In partnership with the Intercultural Montessori Language School, summer classes will be held at their West Loop campus (114 S. Racine Ave., Chicago).
Primary
Early Childhood
(3-6)
Summer 2024 Schedule:
June 17-21 - Montessori Theory *(no class June 19)
June 24-28 - Practical Life
July 1-3 - Sensorial *(no class July 4 & 5)
July 8 -12 - Language
July 15-19 - Math
July 22-26 - Cultural Studies
July 29 - Aug. 2 - The Prepared Adult
For an overview of the above courses, please follow this link.
For the primary course, academic sessions will be held over two summers: six weeks the first and two the second. A practicum in a classroom follows each summer. The internship phase requires a practicum over two school years and four consultation visits over those two.
- Institutes:
- Seven weeks Summer I
- Three weeks Summer II
- Practicum: 6 hours a day in a classroom, 5 days a week for 9 months (2 academic years, in total).
- Consultant Visits: four total, two each year.
- Written Reports:
- Book Reports
- Observation Reports
- Theory Essays
- Exams (oral and written)
- Adult Learners take exams only after all academic hours, practicum hours and assignments have been completed.
Elementary I
Lower Elementary
(6-9)
Summer 2024 Schedule:
June 17-21 - History, Montessori Theory, Cosmic Education *(no class June 19)
June 24-28 - Geography
July 1-3 - Botany/Zoology *(no class July 4 & 5)
July 8-12 - Language
July 15-19 - Geometry
July 22-26 - Math
July 29 - Aug. 2 - The Prepared Adult
For an overview on the above courses, please follow this link.
For the elementary course, academic sessions will be held over two summers: six weeks the first summer and two weeks the second summer. A practicum in the classroom follows each summer. The internship phase requires a practicum over two school years and four consultation visits over those two.
- Institutes:
- Seven weeks Summer I
- Four weeks Summer II.
- Practicum: 6 hours a day in a classroom, 5 days a week for 9 months (2 academic years, in total).
- Consultant Visits: four total, two each year.
- Written Reports:
- Book Reports
- Theory Essays
- Case Studies
- Material Making
- Exams (oral and written)
- Adult Learners take exams only after all academic hours, practicum hours and assignments have been completed.
Elementary II
Upper Elementary (6-12 )
For those pursuing Elementary 2 (Upper Elementary) training, the prerequisite for the first summer is Elementary 1 (Lower Elementary) training. See above.
For the elementary I-II course, academic sessions will be held over three summers. Practicum hours in the classroom, span over two academic years.
- Institutes:
- Seven weeks Summer 1
- Seven weeks Summer 2
- Three weeks, Summer 3
- Practicum: 6 hours a day in a classroom, 5 days a week for 9 months (2 school years total).
- Consultant Visits: four total, two each year.
- Written Reports:
- Book Reports
- Theory Essays
- Case Studies
- Material Making
- Exams (oral and written)
Cost of the Primary Course is $3,000/summer ($6K total)
Cost of the Elementary 1 Course is $3,500/summer ($7K total)
Cost of the Elementary 1 & 2 Course is $3,500/summer ($10,500 total)
The above cost covers the In-Person Instructional Courses (both summers); Additional fees apply to obtain a complete set of Montessori Albums ($50/album for EC & $75/album for Elementary); Additional fees may apply towards the 4 Practicum Site visits to your school, depending on location.