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In AMS affiliated courses, a team teaching
approach is used in teacher education. The faculty have a
wide range of skills and keep up-to-date on the most recent
research in the fields of education, and human growth and
development. Experienced mentor teachers, instructors, and
field consultants guide the candidate through the academic
and practicum phases of the course. HMC pays all travel expenses
for supervision of practicum within 100 miles of HMC. Student
teachers or their schools pay for travel expenses over 100
miles.
Each course requires the following components to be completed
for certification by AMS:
• Attendance and participation in classes
• Practicum in a classroom
• Written assignments
• Performance assessment
• Portfolio
• Long-term Project
Secondary I Course Ages 12 through 15 years
Applicants must have at least an U.S. Bachelor's degree or
equivalent, submit three letters of recommendation, submit one
original transcript, have an interview with the director or
staff member, and complete an essay and survey. Credit may be
given for previous course work in another MACTE accredited
course.
New Legislation in Texas requires background checks and FBI
fingerprint checks for each person 14 years or older, other than
the clients of operation, who will regularly or frequently be
present at your operation while children are in care.
www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Information_for_Child_Care_Professionals/fingerprint.asp
This course is designed to be an interactive study on meeting
the needs of adolescents and in creating responsive learning
environments based on Montessori’s vision and the latest
research. Instructors will facilitate the learning process
and share their resources. Student teachers experience community
building with a ROPES course, participate in small group research,
and a land lab experience, make presentations, and develop
a resource manual. Student teachers integrate information
into their own classroom handbook and field test curriculum
themes and do active research in their classroom. Those who
are not Montessori elementary 6-12 credentialed are required
to take the elementary overview.
The academic phase occurs in two summers and mid- year seminars.
• Montessori Philosophy & Education Theory
• Adolescent Psychology
• History, Current Trends & Issues of Secondary
Education
• Teaching Strategies
• Communication and Counseling Skills
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Leadership
• Organization, Structure & Operation of Secondary
Schools
• Observation, Record keeping, & Assessment
• Early Childhood & Elementary Overview
• Research
Practicum phase during the school year
• 9 months
• Minimum of 6 hours a day
• Complete at least 60% of academic phase
• Practicum site must meet AMS and HMC standards
*Under certain conditions, students may
have a self directed practicum. Practicum sites must be an
AMS accredited, affiliate, or subscriber school unless special
arrangements are made
Secondary II Course Ages 15 through 18
Applicants must have completed Secondary I 12 through 15
academic work, hold at least an U.S. Bachelor's degree or
equivalent and must have at least 24 hours in a teaching field
or equivalent. “Houston Montessori Center has applied for
accreditation of its Secondary II level through the AMS Review
Committee of the Montessori Accreditation for Teacher Education
(MACTE Commission).”
New Legislation in Texas requires background checks and FBI
fingerprint checks for each person 14 years or older, other than
the clients of operation, who will regularly or frequently be
present at your operation while children are in care.
www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Information_for_Child_Care_Professionals/fingerprint.asp
Secondary II is a continuation of the course components in
Secondary I and is focused on the needs of the middle adolescent
ages 15 through 18. Teacher will explore current issues
effecting high school students, variations to the secondary
elements for this level, college preparation, and transition
into adulthood. Teachers will be given models to write
curriculum for their teaching field that follow the Montessori
philosophy of multi-disciplinary approach to learning and
interdisciplinary approach to program planning. Teachers must
complete a practicum in either a 12 through 15 or 15 through 18
environment for a Secondary I/II (12 through 18) credential.
The academic phase occurs in one to two summers and mid- year
seminars.
• Montessori Philosophy & Education Theory
• Adolescent Psychology
• History, Current Trends & Issues of Secondary
Education
• Teaching Strategies
• Communication and Counseling Skills
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Leadership
• Organization, Structure & Operation of Secondary
Schools
• Observation, Record keeping, & Assessment
For Secondary I/II credential, teachers must have a practicum
in either a Secondary I or II environment. Practicum sites
must be an AMS accredited, affiliate, or subscriber school
unless special arrangements are made.
“Houston Montessori Center has applied
for accreditation of its Secondary II level of through the
AMS Review Committee of the Montessori Accreditation for Teacher
Education (MACTE Commission).”
TUITION -
Secondary I: $5140
Secondary II:$1645
FEES
Books and Manuals SI: $400
Books and Manuals SII:$100
AMS & MACTE student fees SI: $260
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
Secondary I: $5800
Secondary II:$2005
ADMISSION/ENROLLMENT POLICIES
Secondary I 12 through 15 Course:
Applicants must have at least an U.S. Bachelor's degree or
equivalent, submit three letters of recommendation, submit
one original transcript, have an interview with the director
or staff member, and complete an essay and survey. Credit
may be given for previous course work in another MACTE accredited
course.
Secondary II 15 through 18 Course:
Applicants must have completed Secondary I 12 through 15
academic work, hold at least an U.S. Bachelor's degree or
equivalent and must have at least 24 hours in a teaching
field or equivalent. “Houston Montessori Center has applied
for accreditation of its Secondary II level through the AMS
Review Committee of the Montessori Accreditation for Teacher
Education (MACTE Commission).”
Secondary I & II Course:
Applicants who learned English as another language, will be required to take the computer based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A total score of 100 (25 in each area) or better on the computerized test will be required for acceptance.
New Legislation in Texas requires background checks and FBI
fingerprint checks for each person 14 years or older, other than
the clients of operation, who will regularly or frequently be
present at your operation while children are in care.
www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Information_for_Child_Care_Professionals/fingerprint.asp
SCHEDULE - SECONDARY I (12 through 15)
Summer I - 2010
Overview of EC/Elem June 7 - 11, 2010
June 14 - July 2
Break - July 5 - 9
July 12 - August 6
June 25 (7 - 9pm), June 26 (8 – 12am)
2 Seminars
November 3 - 6, 2010
February 2 - 5, 2011
Summer II
June 15 - 24, 2011
2011 – 2012
Summer I
June 6 - 10, 2011 – Early Childhood/Elementary Overview
June 13 - July 1, 2011
June 24 (7 - 9pm) and June 25 (8 - 12am)
Break July 2-10, 2011
July 11 - August 5, 2011
Seminars
November 2 - 5, 2011
February 1 - 4, 2012
Summer II
June 14 - 22, 2012
A schedule for ages 12 through 18 is offered for those doing Secondary I
and II consecutively.
Students enrolled in the HMC secondary program are eligible for Admission into the Endicott College-TIES Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Montessori Integrative Learning. Students must enroll in TIES the January following the beginning of the Houston Montessori Center classes in June. You will receive generous credit for all of the work you complete through HMC. The course is delivered online through a specially designed eCampus. It is facilitated by experienced Montessorians who are members of the Endicott College/TIES faculty. Your Endicott-TIES Application will satisfy HMC's application requirements as well. The Endicott tuition for the M.Ed. Endicott provides a substantial tuition discount for jointly enrolled HMC students. For more detailed information visit their web site: http://www.ties-edu.org or write to ties@endicott.edu
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