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 2006-2007

Elementary Teacher-Education
Program in the Montessori Method of Education

Spring Valley Montessori 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 teachers with the materials, techniques and philosophy that comprise the Advanced Montessori Method. The course will teach the use of special materials, supply ideas and skills needed for elementary school teaching and demonstrate techniques for building a Montessori curriculum. The course directs itself to the teaching of children from 6 through 12 years of age, though the skills and philosophy may be applied to older age levels as well.

Schedule & Place:

Classes will be held Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. September - June and two weeks Summer Extension in June at Spring Valley Montessori School campus.

Practicum:

Practicum of 6 hrs/day total of minimum 1,000 hrs may start after the summer reading assignments, but may not precede Elementary I - II 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.

· Anne Johnson is a graduate of the University of Washington, holds a Standard General Certificate and two Montessori Diplomas. With 30 years of experience, she taught elementary classes at Spring Valley Montessori School for several years and now is the Middle School teacher/coordinator. She has been with the Teacher Education Program since 1975.

· 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.

The Subjects of the Course:

1. Intro to techniques, philosophy & psychology of the Advanced Montessori Method including the following:

A. The development and characteristics of the child from 6 to 12 years of age.

B. The preparation and function of the environment.

C. The role of the teacher and management of the classroom routine.

D. The psychology of discipline.

E. Age appropriate curriculum preparation.

F. Philosophers and educators in relation to the method.

2. Demonstration on the extended development and use of the Montessori materials including:

A. The advanced Math materials, Geometry, and Algebra.

B. The advanced Language and Grammar materials.

C. The advanced Geography, Pre-History, History and Timelines.

D. The development of Physical Sciences: Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, transportation.

E. The introduction of Life Sciences: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plants, Animals, and Anatomy.

F. The introduction to Ecology, Environmental Sciences and research.

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

4. Classes to familiarize students with the in-depth development & materials of Astronomy, Physical & Earth Sciences, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Biology, History, Economic Geography, Ecology.

5. Construction of:

A. Notebooks/Manuals to serve as future reference.

B. “Timelines: for teaching history, and Charts for classification of the 5 Kingdoms in biology.

6. Classes in Art, Handwork, and Music.

Prerequisites:

Undergraduate Degree from fully-accredited college (or special permission of instructor); or WA State Teacher Certification*; (Montessori ECE recommended but may be waived depending on experience).

Diplomas will be awarded upon completion of the following:

1. Reports on selected readings.

2. Presentable, well-prepared functional notebooks that will serve as future reference.

3. Training resulting in dexterity in handling and comprehension of materials presented.

4. Adequately prepared sample materials as indicated in the requirements.

5. Individually researched projects in Astronomy, Geology, Ecology, Physics/Chemistry, Five Kingdoms/Biology and History Timeline in the Montessori manner.

6. Quarterly written and practical finals exams.

7. Minimum 90% class attendance and participation; also, supervised practice and observation.

4. Practicum and student teaching at an accredited Montessori school 6 hours a day for one school year or minimum 1,000 hours total.

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 $5,265 ($1,760 per quarter or $590 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 $1,760.

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