A Non-Profit Organization Dedicated to Excellence in Education

36605 Pacific Highway South ● Federal Way, WA 98003

(253) 927-2557 ● (253) 874-6003 ● FAX (253) 838-5193 ● www.springvalley.org ● E-mail: svmtep@springvalley.org

OUTLINE BROCHURE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE 2007-2008

Early Childhood Education
Program in the Montessori Method of Education

Spring Valley Montessori Teacher Education Program is licensed by the State of Washington, Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and accredited by MACTE Commission, (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education). Spring Valley Montessori School is also approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction as an in-service agency.

The purpose of the course is to acquaint and instruct teachers, parents and student teachers in the Montessori Method of early childhood education. The course will provide insight into the theory behind the method, teach the use of special materials that are uniquely Montessori, supply ideas and skills that can be translated into action immediately in both the home and the classroom, and demonstrate the technique for making one's own materials in the manner of Montessori. The course directs itself primarily to the teaching of children 2½ through 6 years of age, though the skills and philosophy can be applied to older children as well.

Schedule & Place:

Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 9:00 p.m., beginning in September and concluding in June at the Spring Valley Montessori School Campus.

Practicum:

Practicum of minimum 4 hrs/day, total 720 hrs/year, may start after the summer reading assignments, but may not precede the Early Childhood Education Course.

Instructors:

Madeleine J. Justus, Anne Johnson, Gulsevin Kayihan and Crystal Jones.

· Madeleine J. Justus, Founder of Spring Valley Montessori School & Teacher Education Program is a graduate of the University of Cluj, Romania. She studied the Montessori Method in Romania, Vienna, and London. With over 60 years of experience as a Montessori educator, she has been training teachers, giving lectures and conducting classes in the Montessori Method of Education.

· Gulsevin Kayihan is a graduate of the University of Bosphorus. She has both the ECE and the Elementary Montessori diplomas with 25 years of experience. She is the Academic Director at Spring Valley Montessori School and has been with the Montessori Teacher Education Program since 1984.

· Crystal Jones is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound, has both Early Childhood Education and Elementary diplomas. She is the language coordinator with 15 years of experience and has been with the Teacher Education Program since 1999.

· Laura Possinger is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. She has both the Early Childhood Education and the Elementary Diplomas. She has been with the Teacher Education Program since 2005.

The Course Includes the Following:

1. An introduction to the background, philosophy and psychology of the Montessori Method of Education, including the study of:

A. The principles of child development

B. The prepared environment

C. The role of the Montessori teacher

D. Class management and discipline

2. Demonstrations on the following:

A. Exercises of practical life which provide the foundation for later intellectual work.

B. The presentation and use of the Montessori sensorial teaching materials.

C. Use and preparation of materials in the Language, Math, Sciences, Cultural Studies.

3. Supervised individual practice in the proper use of materials.

4. Construction of notebooks to serve as future reference.

5. Classes to familiarize the students with the teaching of Language, Mathematics, Nature study, General science, History and Geography for the young child.

6. Construction of teaching materials for use in the classroom according to the Montessori principles in areas of Language, Grammar, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, General Science, History, Geography.

7. Classes in Music, Art and Handwork.

8. Critical appraisal of the Method.

Entrance Requirements:

1. High School Diploma + exceptional background (May earn a diploma to work with children 2 1/2 - 5 years).

2. A.A., B.A., B.S., or Junior standing in college with intention to finish studies. (May earn a diploma to teach children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years.)

Diplomas will be awarded to students upon satisfactory completion of the following:

1. Reports on books and other assigned reading.

2. Presentable and functional notebooks with class notes and illustrations to serve as future reference.

3. Well-prepared sample materials as indicated in the requirements.

4. Skill in use and understanding of teaching apparatus.

5. Quarterly written and practical examinations.

6. Individual research projects.

7. Minimum 90% class attendance and participation.

8. Practicum and student teaching at an accredited Montessori School, 4 hours a day for one school year or 720 hours.

Leaves and Absences:

Students are expected to attend all class sessions for the entire period scheduled. If a student is absent because of extenuating circumstances, it is the student's responsibility to arrange, with the instructor, to make up missed work or test. Absence from class for any reason does not excuse the student from completing all work assignments.

Payment Schedule:

Tuition for the course is $5,280 ($1,775 per quarter or $595 per month) for the Academic year. A registration fee of $250 must accompany the application. The tuition may be paid in three installments: September, December, and March to correspond with the academic sessions. It is understood that the installment payment plan is for the convenience of the student and that he or she is obligated to pay the full tuition even if he or she fails to complete the course except as stated in the Cancellation and Refund Policy. Inquire about different payment plans.

*Washington State Certified teachers may take any of the Fall, Winter, or Spring Terms of the Course separately for Continuing Education credit requirements. In that case, the tuition for each term is $1,775.

Spring Valley Montessori Teacher Education Program is nondiscriminatory in its admittance policy and welcomes students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities.

Employment Assistance - Spring Valley Montessori Teacher Education Program receives many inquiries about teaching, teaching assistant, and internship positions. These notices are posted in the classroom. Recommendations about the training students are offered, but Spring Valley Montessori Education Program does not guarantee employment or placement.

This School is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW; inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private vocational school may be made to the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, Building 17, Airdustrial Park, P.O. Box 43105, Olympia, Washington 98504-3105 (360/753-5673) and MACTE Montessori Accreditation Commission for Teacher Education (262) 898-1846, www.MACTE.org