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OCTOBER 2015
NEWS & NOTES
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 4th Annual MACTE Symposium
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You are invited to join us for the
2015 MACTE Symposium
December 4-6th, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Alexandria, VA
The Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) will hold its 4th Annual Symposium for Montessori Teacher Educators on December 4-6, 2015 in Alexandria, VA. This event draws Montessori teacher educators from around the world and is an opportunity for program directors, faculty and national organizations to discuss topics relevant to Montessori teacher education. This year's Symposium will focus on the question:
Are We Preparing Our Teachers to Teach
Children with Special Needs?
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Fourth Annual Symposium for Montessori Teacher Educators
With the Purpose of ASSURING EXCELLENCE in MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION
Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 6, 2014
Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
We have again incorporated your valuable feedback from last year's Symposium and made revisions to the format incorporating your suggestions. We will again attempt to give participants an opportunity to interact with each other, sharing ideas and experiences from their work. The sessions will be whole group followed by an Open Space Format on Sunday morning.
The annual Symposium is set up as an intimate gathering of Montessori Teacher Educators who convene to learn from, and grow with each other. It is a chance for you to discuss ideas, issues, and topics around Montessori teacher education with colleagues.
This year's event will be centered around a variety of topics including learning disabilities and state testing for Montessori teacher licensure. Please bring your own topics that have been in the forefront of your mind this year. They will be the center for discussion on Sunday morning, where Michael Randel from Randel Consulting Associates will be facilitating once again an Open Space Format of topics that you have chosen. On Friday evening after the award presentation, Michael Randel will be explaining what is needed to prepare for our work on Sunday morning.
There are a few topics on our schedule that will already be in place. If you have other topics for engagement it will be important that you add them to the list that will be available Friday evening.
As always, the Symposium is set up for you as a professional development gathering. Your participation is that of an active contributor in the discussions. It is the only one of its kind that brings together Montessori teacher educators from all affiliations and associations. The hope is that we will celebrate our differences, rejoice in our similarities and leave knowing we have learned from each other. We look forward to your participation.
-The MACTE Staff
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Symposium Schedule of Events
A PDF of the schedule will also be available on the MACTE Website.
Pre-Symposium Closed Meetings:
Wednesday, December 2 - Thursday, December 3: MACTE Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, December 3: MACTE Board meets with leaders from all Affiliations (1pm - 4pm)
Friday, December 4: MACTE Committees (
10am - 12pm)
Friday, December 4: Montessori Leaders Collaborative (8am - 5pm)
Sunday, December 6: Montessori Public Policy Initiative Executive Meeting (1pm - 5pm)
Optional Workshop Session:
For those arriving early, Dr. Floyd Creech will be holding an optional pre-workshop session from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Discussion topics will include the
Observation of Adult Learners during the Academic Phase, Practicum Phase, and After Training and the Observation of Children by Adult Learners. Anyone registered for the Symposium is invited to attend.
Opening Reception and Registration
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration for MACTE Symposium Opens
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Welcoming Remarks & Introductions
5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Opening Reception Celebration and Award Presentation for the "
Dennis Schapiro Award for Innovation in Montessori Teacher Education
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015
Session I
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast (provided)
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks - Rebecca Pelton, Ed.D., President, MACTE -
Where We Are Now? - "Growth and Revisions to the Accreditation Process"
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Keynote Address:
"Supporting our Special Needs Children" -
Dr. David Gleason, Clinical Psychologist, Concord, MA
10:15 - 10:30 a.m
Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Keynote Address:
"How are We Supporting our Teachers and our Students with Special Needs in the Montessori Classroom?" -
Dr. Joyce Pickering, Executive Director Emerita of Shelton School, Dallas TX and Chair of AMS Board of Directors
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
Session II
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Panel Presentation by the Montessori Leaders Collaborative (MLC)
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Update on National Action Items - Where Are We Now? What Have We Accomplished?
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Update on Montessori Public Policy Initiative (MPPI) - Facilitated by Dr. Sharon Damore and Anna Lovejoy - Topics:
What are we doing within our individual states? How can we be informed advocates for the Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited teacher education program?
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recognition of the Montessori Teacher by State Policy Makers - Panel: Phil Doseman, Sarah Archibald, Floyd Creech and others -
How We Got It Done!
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Teach Montessori: A Status Report - Jacqueline Cossentino, Ed.D., Senior Associate & Director of Research, National Center of Montessori in the Public Sector (NCMPS)
After each presentation there will be time for discussion and questions.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Reception and Wisdom of the Elders: Recognition of distinguished Montessori Educators. Recipients will be announced soon.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015
Session III
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (provided)
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Montessori Teacher Certification: A New Perspective? - Diane Talley, Doctorate Candidate in Education at UNC - Chapel Hill and Psychometrician - Have you ever wondered what a Praxis-like Montessori teacher certification would look like?
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Your Open Format, topics include:
- The Impact of MACTE Accreditation Internationally
- Working With the States - What Matters...and What is Frustrating
- Running a Montessori School with Children with Special Needs
- Questions for MPPI
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Reporting Out and Sharing Topics with the Whole Group
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Continuation of Open Forum Topics
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks and Next Steps - Rebecca Pelton, Ed.D.
Extended Session:
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Self-Study Writing Workshop (Condensed Overview)
If your program is going through Initial or Renewal of Accreditation you are welcome to join the extended session
. This session will be an overview of the Self-Study Writing process. A minimum of 10 participants is required for this session to run. No extra cost. Please register here if interested.
If you are not able to stay for this session, MACTE will offer a Self-Study Writing Workshop Webinar on Thursday, January 14th 2016 f
rom 1 PM to 3 PM EST
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SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION
Early Bird prices have been extended until October 31st, 2015.
Prices will increase starting November 1st Register Today!
EARLY BIRD PRICES:
Individual Registration: $400.00
Multiple Participants: $375.00
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL REGISTRATION
Don't forget to book your room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Follow these instructions to get a
DISCOUNTED ROOM RATE:
Visit the
MACTE Hotel Registration Page
. Once you select the dates of your visit, click "BOOK". The next page should display the MACTE discounted room rates.
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Announcing the Winner of the
Dennis Schapiro Award for Innovation
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The
Dennis Schapiro Innovation in Montessori Teacher Education Award
is awarded annually to a member of the Montessori Teacher Education community that has brought about significant change.
Congratulations to Gina Lofquist!
We are proud to announce that
Gina Lofquist Director of the Montessori Teacher Education Program and Montessori Lab at Xavier University is this year's recipient of the Dennis Schapiro Innovation Award.
Gina will receive the award at the Opening Reception Ceremony of the MACTE Symposium on Friday December 4th.
Jeanne Andre (Denny's wife) and her two sons, Jeremiah and Tokumbo, will be attending the ceremony to present the award.
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Upcoming Webinars and Training
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Self-Study Writing Workshop Webinar
January 14th, 2016
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EST
The
Self
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Study
Writing
Workshop
is for Montessori teacher education programs that are ready to begin compiling their
Self
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Study
document. It is highly recommended that someone from the program participate in the MACTE Accreditation Overview Webinar prior to enrolling in the
Self
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Study
Writing
Webinar. This webinar will focus on Section C of the MACTE Guide to Accreditation. We will walk through each section of the
Self
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Study
and discuss specific compilation guidelines.
Cost: $40
"Tools for Writing a Self-Study" Workshop
March 9th, 2016
*1 Day Prior to the AMS 2016 Annual Conference
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. CT
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
The Self-Study Writing Workshop is for Montessori teacher education programs that are ready to begin compiling their Self-Study document. The four hour Writing Workshop provides an in depth review of the writing process. This workshop will focus on Section C of the MACTE Guide to Accreditation. We will walk through each section of the Self-Study and discuss specific compilation guidelines.
Cost: $50
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Recently Accredited Programs
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Board Decisions
Caspari Montessori Institute
Boise, ID, Director: Anita Wolberd
Initial Accreditation granted for a term of seven years (to September 14, 2022) for its Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education
Covington, KY, Director: Heather Gerker
Full Accreditation granted for a term of seven years (to May 4, 2022) for its Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Program
Montessori Institute for Advanced Studies
Casto Valley, CA, Director: Meher Van Groenou
Full Accreditation granted for a term of seven years (to November 4, 2022) for its Early Childhood Teacher Education Certification Program
Center for Guided Montessori Studies
Sarasota, FL, Director: Kitty Bravo
Full Accreditation granted for a term of seven years (to November 1, 2022) for its early Childhood Teacher Education Certification Program
Center for Guided Montessori Studies
Sarasota, FL, Director: Kitty Bravo
Full Accreditation granted for its Early Childhood (FA, November 1, 2022) and Elementary I-II (FA, October 17, 2017) Teacher Education Certification Programs to include the following Substantive Change 8: Additional Location at Bowman International School, 4000 Terman Drive, Palo Alto, CA
Center for Guided Montessori Studies
Sarasota, FL, Director: Kitty Bravo
Full Accreditation granted for its Early Childhood (FA, November 1, 2022) Teacher Education Certification Program to include the following Substantive Change 8: Additional Location at Creative Montessori Academy, 12701 McCann Street, Southgate, MI
Houston Montessori Center
Houston, TX, Director: Elisabeth Coe
Full Accreditation granted for a term of seven years (to November 4, 2022) for its Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary I, Elementary I-II, and Secondary I-II Montessori Teacher Education Certification Programs
Montessori Academy Training Institute
Pembroke Pines, FL, Director: Monica Benitez
Full Accreditation granted for a term of seven years (to November 6, 2020)
for its Early Childhood Teacher Education Certification Program
Buffalo Montessori Teacher Education Program
Buffalo, NY, Director: Eileen Buermann
Full Accreditation granted f
or its Early Childhood (FA, June 19, 2019) Teacher Education Certification
Program to include the following Substantive Change 8: Additional Location at 1431 West Perimeter Road, Steamburg, NY
Toronto Montessori Institute
Richmon
d Hill, Ontario, Canada, Director: Nancy Coyle
Full Accreditation granted for its Early Childhood (FA, June 23, 2021) Teacher Education Certification Program to include the following Substantive Change 8: Additional Location at Northstar Montessori Private School, 4900 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Center for Montessori Teacher Education/ North Carolina
Angier, NC, Director: Ceres York
Full Accreditation granted for its Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary I, Elementary I-II (FA, November 29, 2019) Teacher Education Certification Programs to include the following Substantive Change 7: Relocation of Permanent Site from Phoenix Montessori Academy, 412 Armour St. Davidson, NC to Lake Norman, 14101 Stumptown Rd. Huntersville, NC
St.
Mary's College Montessori Teacher Education Program
Berkeley, VA, Director: Patricia Chambers
Full Accreditation granted for its Early Childhood and Elementary I-II (FA, November 10, 2016) Teacher Education Certification Programs to include the following
Substantive Change 7: R
elocation of Permanent Site from
1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga, CA to 3339 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA
Montessori of Alameda Teacher Education Program
Portland, OR, Executive Administrator: Tammy Kennedy
Full Accreditation granted for its Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood (November 10, 2016) Teacher Education Certification Programs to include the following Substantive Change 3: Change in Director and Faculty from Tammy Kennedy to Padmini Alphonse
Administration Decisions
Instituto Nueva Escuela
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Director: Jennyffer Otero
Approval of Change in Length for its Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Approval of Revision of Syllabi for its Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Approval of Revision of Mission Statement for its Early Childhood and Elementary I-II Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Levels
Approval of Change in 50% Faculty for its Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
South Mountain Montessori Teacher Education Program
Phoenix, AZ, Director: Patricia Barton
Approval of Change in Director for its Elementary I Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level to Jane Lemon
South Mountain Montessori Teacher Education Program
Phoenix, AZ, Director: Patricia Barton
Approval of Voluntary Withdrawal of its Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Columbus Montessori Teacher Education Program
Columbus, OH, Director: Amy Williams
Approval of Change in Director for its Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Levels to Kristi Lethenstrom
Palm Harbor Montessori Teacher Education Center
Palm Harbor, FL, Director: Catherine Varkas
Approval of Voluntary Withdrawal of its Infant and Toddler Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
Cincinnati Montessori Secondary Teacher Education Program
Cincinnati, OH, Director: Marta Donahoe
Approval of Change in Director for its Secondary I-II Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level to include Katie Keller Wood
Maitland Montessori Teacher Education Program
Maitland, FL, Program Director: Adele Fondo
Approval of Change in Length for its Elementary I Montessori Teacher Education Certification Course Level
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LOVE, PEACE, and RESPECT: Montessori Conference in Shanghai 2015
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Dr. Rebecca Pelton presented at the Shanghai Montessori Conference in August, along with many of our Montessori colleagues, Martha Monahan, Betsy Coe, Patti Yonka, Sonnie McFarland, Patricia Chambers, Gina Lofquist, Nancy Chang and many others. More pictures can be found on the MACTE website.
Dr. Pelton's Keynote was titled:
Collectively Advancing Quality Montessori Teacher Education
"How Does Accreditation Influence and Impact Professionals, Faculty, Adult Learners, Teachers, and most Importantly the Children?"
As part of the trip Rebecca was honored to visit each of the MACTE accredited Montessori teacher education programs in Beijing and Shanghai, including Marlene Baron's Etonkids Montessori Teacher Training Academy, Debbie Gillespie's International Montessori Teaching Institute, and Nancy Chang's Shanghai Montessori Education Academy.
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MACTE is happy to announce two new additions to the MACTE family!
First, we'd like to congratulate Kate Early, our VP of Communications and Public Relations and her husband Matt Early for the birth of their daughter, Parker Marie, born October 8th!
In addition, our President, Rebecca Pelton is excited to introduce eight week old Ruby to the family.
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