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Montessori Middle School Teacher Training

If you are interested in more detailed information about our course, please consult the WMSTEP Student Handbook by clicking on the following link: Handbook

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WMSTEP is a Montessori teacher education program designed for adults working with early adolescents. Our goal is to give participants a solid background in Montessori philosophy, adolescent psychology, and the best practices of Middle School curriculum. Participants will be provided with the information and support necessary to design programs that meet the developmental needs of early adolescents, as well as the high standards of Montessori education.

This Montessori Middle School training program takes place over two summers, with a practicum year in between. During the school year, participants will gain classroom experience, complete a variety of reading and writing assignments, and research a topic relevant to their work. Participants will also attend two three-day seminars during the school year, and a weekend field-study during the second summer. Attendance at all classes is required.

WMSTEP has been designed by a staff with long experience in Montessori adolescent education. The Washington Montessori School, located in scenic Litchfield County, has run a successful program for early adolescents for over twenty years.

WMSTEP classes will be held at:

WMSTEP’s Summer I includes four weeks of course work :

July 8, 2012 - August 2, 2013

Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. Summer I classes are followed by a sixteen-month teaching practicum in a Montessori adolescent classroom. Weekend retreats will be scheduled for two weekends during the 2013-2014 school year. WMSTEP staff will visit each participant in the course twice during the school year to provide support. A third and final visit will be scheduled after all requirements have been completed.

Seminar Retreats:
November 7-9, 2013
April 10-12, 2014

Summer II classes for participants who started the program the summer of 2013 will begin July 7, 2013 and end August 1, 2013.

The Montessori Middle School training includes the following courses:

Requirements outside of summer classes:

1) Sixteen month teaching practicum: 1080 hours in an early adolescent classroom.

2) Year long individual research project.

3) Journal and reading assignments during the practicum year.

4) Observation assignments.

5) Attendance at two three-day retreats

6) Erdkinder retreat during Summer II.

After completion of all course requirements, students will receive a third and final visit for certification.

For more information please email scoadbernard@washingtonmontessori.org